Argentine Giant Cactus - Edits welcome - Myrna (Page 2): Darkened the lower half outside the flower to give it that hanging look - sharpened and added some contrast to center of flower...

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Argentine Giant Cactus - Edits welcome - Myrna

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Apr 2, 2014 07:39:42 #

kubota king Loc: NW , Pa.

Darkened the lower half outside the flower to give it that hanging look - sharpened and added some contrast to center of flower - added a slight amount of red to leaves and to whiteness of the flower - and a couple more minor adjustments - Slightly sharpened main flower only , to keep the more natural look . Thanks for letting us show different looks of your beautiful photo ....Tommy

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Apr 2, 2014 09:21:43 #

Pixelpixie88 Loc: Northern Minnesota

Hi Bob...what program did you use for this work? By the way, it is done beautifully!

Bob Yankle wrote:

Added some luminosity to petals (they almost look translucent now), and a bit of structure.

Apr 2, 2014 10:15:58 #

MtnMan Loc: ID

kubota king wrote:

Darkening the background around the lower and right is what I was thinking of. You did a nice job on that. I don't like the darkening in the center of the flower, though.

Kinda like...but selection needed smoothing

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Apr 2, 2014 11:44:19 #

SoHillGuy Loc: Washington

Object was to keep the colors close to the original and give it some pop, and increased detail, and add depth by darkening the background a tad.

Opened in Raw converted to smart object to enhance the detail in the flower. Used Topaz Adjust Recovery Highlights. Sharpened the image for additional detail.

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Apr 2, 2014 15:42:39 #

kubota king Loc: NW , Pa.

MtnMan wrote:

Darkening the background around the lower and right is what I was thinking of. You did a nice job on that. I don't like the darkening in the center of the flower, though.

isn't it great that we live in a world where we all can make our own choices , thanks for the kind words on the parts you did like .

Apr 2, 2014 17:28:14 #

rborud Loc: Minnesota

Bob Yankle wrote:

Myrna has graciously granted permission for folks to work on her excellent photograph of a beautiful, colorful, and well textured cactus bloom. She has stated she doesn't care what kinds of edits may be offered, as long as they are tasteful, and she is curious to see what other people may come up with.

The original post with comments may be viewed at: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-197648-1.html

And Now for a fit of maddness!!!
RBorud

Apr 2, 2014 18:45:44 #

Bob Yankle Loc: Burlington, NC

rborud wrote:

And Now for a fit of maddness!!!
RBorud

I like your silk petals version much better than this one.

Apr 2, 2014 18:50:25 #

Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon

Bob Yankle wrote:

I like your silk petals version much better than this one.

Me too.

Apr 2, 2014 19:48:11 #

rborud Loc: Minnesota

Bob Yankle wrote:

I like your silk petals version much better than this one.

I was so hoping you would say that, having a bit of fun. But I also have some very serious work using that odd technique that has sold well.
RBorud

Apr 2, 2014 20:06:57 #

Myrna

I took some of the pointers that were given on this forum and applied it to my version. I added some lunimosity and toned down the white just a little. I took it to Walmart today and had it printed on canvas in a 11X14 and I am so pleased with the way it came out. It is interesting to see all the variations that have been done with this flower...

Apr 2, 2014 21:05:41 #