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Sep 16, 2021 08:09:23   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Really nice processing, Carol--congratulations!

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Sep 16, 2021 08:58:51   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
This not something wildly creative. To me it is just using digital processing to give an otherwise unusable photo and artistic touch. This is from another year. The flowers had several badly damaged leaves that made it impossible to shoot a clean photo. I processed this in Affinity. The two flowers and a couple of good leaves were selected as a new layer. Then the stem was cut out and used to add the stem between the two blossoms. This composition was then placed on a new background. The background color and luminositiy were adjusted and a slight vignette was added. The final step was to use NIK Color Efex to fine tune the look.

This is the sort of processing I find very rewarding. These wildflowers are currently blooming in my area and that inspired me to go back an work on this shot. That way I didn't have to go out in the heat and shoot again.
This not something wildly creative. To me it is j... (show quote)


beautiful wildflower...love the color, carol. great editing job too!

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Sep 16, 2021 09:56:38   #
Guyserman Loc: Benton, AR
 
An excellent example of reconstructive surgery. You should append your name with the suffix PD - Doctor of Photography.

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Sep 16, 2021 11:26:15   #
rockdog Loc: Berkeley, Ca.
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
This not something wildly creative. To me it is just using digital processing to give an otherwise unusable photo and artistic touch. This is from another year. The flowers had several badly damaged leaves that made it impossible to shoot a clean photo. I processed this in Affinity. The two flowers and a couple of good leaves were selected as a new layer. Then the stem was cut out and used to add the stem between the two blossoms. This composition was then placed on a new background. The background color and luminositiy were adjusted and a slight vignette was added. The final step was to use NIK Color Efex to fine tune the look.

This is the sort of processing I find very rewarding. These wildflowers are currently blooming in my area and that inspired me to go back an work on this shot. That way I didn't have to go out in the heat and shoot again.
This not something wildly creative. To me it is j... (show quote)


These are a beautiful success! Thanks for breaking down your steps. What I always hope to learn from you is the power of a light touch. I can't remember the name of the actor who said "the secret to acting is to not get caught at it" but I think the same applies to digital processing. There is no better reason for saving old files than fun of going back and reworking them.

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Sep 16, 2021 11:43:02   #
Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan
 
A dark bkg. with a hint of detail is much superior to a pure black one though it does take more work to do. Kudos for your efforts.

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Sep 16, 2021 11:47:33   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
A gorgeous result, Carol. The added stem adds a lot to the composition IMO.

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Sep 16, 2021 11:59:53   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
NJFrank wrote:
Your final results are very appealing. Nice PP work.


Thank you, Frank! It was fun.

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Sep 16, 2021 12:05:16   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
dpullum wrote:
Yes, all the positives said... I agree. I find the background dances a bit on the rods and cones of my eyes as I stare at the main image.

The black and splotchy gray in the background causes the illusion as the eye moves a little bit..."Rods are located throughout the retina and operate best under dim light conditions." Interesting effect! Thank you for the image prompting me to learn more details about the eyes.
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-fmcc-intropsychmaster-2/chapter/vision/
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Thank you, very much!😊 Interesting about the function of our eyes! 👁

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Sep 16, 2021 12:06:20   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
jaymatt wrote:
Really nice processing, Carol--congratulations!


Thank you, John! I need to go back and find more shots I can transform!

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Sep 16, 2021 12:07:11   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
merrytexan wrote:
beautiful wildflower...love the color, carol. great editing job too!


Thank you, Merry. They are pretty little flowers.

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Sep 16, 2021 12:16:57   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Guyserman wrote:
An excellent example of reconstructive surgery. You should append your name with the suffix PD - Doctor of Photography.


Thank you! I enjoy doing a bit of cosmetic surgery now and then.😁

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Sep 16, 2021 12:21:49   #
dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
Thank you, very much!😊 Interesting about the function of our eyes! 👁


Yes, well, if not for your made for psychology/Physiology classes photo I would not have been prompted to look up the info. You made me curious and curiosity is an ich that must be scratched.

New word " Kinesiology addresses physiological, biomechanical, and psychological principles and mechanisms of movement. In this case, the Kinesiology of the eye and the resulting brain perceived image.

When you pushed the shutter button on the camera you did not realize how complex the image would be!!

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Sep 16, 2021 12:47:25   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
rockdog wrote:
These are a beautiful success! Thanks for breaking down your steps. What I always hope to learn from you is the power of a light touch. I can't remember the name of the actor who said "the secret to acting is to not get caught at it" but I think the same applies to digital processing. There is no better reason for saving old files than fun of going back and reworking them.


What a nice compliment, Phil! I guess I listed the steps so everyone would know that it didn’t just happen😁. I have always felt that photography is art when it is well done. It doesn’t have to be anything wild. However, the “wild” stuff that gets posted here is so much fun and so creative!

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Sep 16, 2021 12:51:43   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Fotoartist wrote:
A dark bkg. with a hint of detail is much superior to a pure black one though it does take more work to do. Kudos for your efforts.


Thank you and I agree. I could just as easily have added a solid black layer but I really like taking a texture and adjusting the color as needed and then playing with the luminosity. You really can’t see much in the way of details but this background may have started out as sky and clouds!

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Sep 16, 2021 13:00:02   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
A gorgeous result, Carol. The added stem adds a lot to the composition IMO.


Thank you, Linda. I agree that the stem is a critical part. It looked strange without it!😊

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