The joys of spring and summer are many.
Jun 4, 2019 08:12:09 #
Flowers are just one of the warm weather benefits but they are certainly a beautiful treat and they give me great pleasure.
I use Affinity and have been working to improve my pp. These are all close to accurate shots but the subtle enhancements using layers and masks makes a difference.
I use Affinity and have been working to improve my pp. These are all close to accurate shots but the subtle enhancements using layers and masks makes a difference.
With a kiss of morning dew
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Orchid at Lowes.
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Another Orchid at Lowes.
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Background texture added.
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Amaryllis from my garden.
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Pearly petals.
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Roadside find.
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White ginger from last year's garden.
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Another beauty from Lowes.
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Love the color of this one.
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Jun 4, 2019 08:17:43 #
Of course you know I'm drawn immediately to your texturized background image 
Great job with keeping details in all the white flowers, especially the contrasts in #3.
Great job with keeping details in all the white flowers, especially the contrasts in #3.Jun 4, 2019 08:30:10 #
Yup summer has finally arrived. Very nice series. I particularly like your first shot.
Jun 4, 2019 08:36:24 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Of course you know I'm drawn immediately to your texturized background image Great job with keeping details in all the white flowers, especially the contrasts in #3.
Great job with keeping details in all the white flowers, especially the contrasts in #3.Thank you, Linda! I'm finally making progress with masking and using textures. It can do wonders for a so,so background.
Jun 4, 2019 08:37:39 #
NJFrank wrote:
Yup summer has finally arrived. Very nice series. I particularly like your first shot.
Thank you, Frank. Since it is so miserably hot it is good that we get at least some rewards! The natural back light in the first shot is what drew me to that particular flower.
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Jun 4, 2019 09:09:15 #
Kaib795
Loc: Maryland, USA
I do like that red flower. You captured it perfectly and I like the darker lines in the peddles leading you into it's center. Looks like you found this one at it's peak. They are all good but that's what I tend to do ... look for that one shot that stands out, that catches the eye, this is it. Cheers
Jun 4, 2019 09:20:12 #
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Jun 4, 2019 10:20:04 #
Kaib795 wrote:
I do like that red flower. You captured it perfectly and I like the darker lines in the peddles leading you into it's center. Looks like you found this one at it's peak. They are all good but that's what I tend to do ... look for that one shot that stands out, that catches the eye, this is it. Cheers
Thank you! The amaryllis was from my own garden and I caught this one early on the morning it first opened. I'm really glad you enjoyed it's beauty.
Jun 4, 2019 10:20:59 #
SueScott wrote:
Lovely set of flowers - the amaryllis is simply stunning!
Thank you, Sue. I have several amaryllis but the reds are the most impressive.
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Jun 4, 2019 12:47:05 #
Fabulous set, Carol! You and the Old Hippy (Ed Brown) are my floral inspiration.
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