Picture Transformations- You're thoughts? I had a nice picture of some azaleas. I wanted to do something different, more monochrome. It's a gift to be put in a grey room. .So, this is...

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

I had a nice picture of some azaleas. I wanted to do something different, more monochrome. It's a gift to be put in a grey room. .So, this is what I acme up with. Do you think I should adjust the shadows/highlights for greater contrast between the two. Thanks for looking
Fran

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Burtzy Loc: Bronx N.Y. & Simi Valley, CA

Both shots are very nice. But my eye is distracted and drawn away from the flowers by the artistic borders. If it were me, I'd let the actual shot bleed to the edges of the paper or frame it with a simple matte.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Nice work, Fran! I am drawn to #2

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

I'm not a big fan - Probably would have preferred the original --
But just the same -- good work on your part !! --

NMGal Loc: NE NM

I think the background is way too busy for these flowers. Maybe you could put them against a more solid background?

krashdragon

How about a light blue or green or even pink tint? Just because a room is grey doesnt mean no colors are allowed.
As is, just looks too fussy and washed out, but thats just my opinion. I do like the composition.

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

Burtzy wrote:

Both shots are very nice. But my eye is distracted and drawn away from the flowers by the artistic borders. If it were me, I'd let the actual shot bleed to the edges of the paper or frame it with a simple matte.

Thanks for your input Burtzy
Fran

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

UTMike wrote:

Nice work, Fran! I am drawn to #2

Thanks Mike.
Fran

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Ben's nana wrote:

I had a nice picture of some azaleas. I wanted to do something different, more monochrome. It's a gift to be put in a grey room. .So, this is what I acme up with. Do you think I should adjust the shadows/highlights for greater contrast between the two. Thanks for looking
Fran

Fran, I love them as they are and since you are putting them on a wall you realize what I am also thinking.

Greg

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

ken_stern wrote:

I'm not a big fan - Probably would have preferred the original --
But just the same -- good work on your part !! --

Thanks for your input. The person receiving this really liked the composition, however, she wanted monochrome... the original is bright pink and green.
Fran

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

NMGal wrote:

I think the background is way too busy for these flowers. Maybe you could put them against a more solid background?

Thanks for the suggestion.
Fran

Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio

krashdragon wrote:

How about a light blue or green or even pink tint? Just because a room is grey doesnt mean no colors are allowed.
As is, just looks too fussy and washed out, but thats just my opinion. I do like the composition.

Krashdrgon,
Thanks fr the suggestion.

Fran

mamaqueue Loc: Michigan

I think they're lovely. I prefer the top one. Nice job.

DaveC1 Loc: South East US

FWIW, I think #2 is the better image. I would consider deepening the sepia tone a bit.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Nicely processed. I like the first one although the shade of the room's wall would determine my final choice.