dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

I pulled off the road and was lying in a ditch, a Policewoman stopped saying she was concerned, and I reassured her, no just a camera nut who saw an opportunity. No, I did not photograph her, should have she was attractive.

The beautiful thistles caught my eye. While as-is beautiful imagination took over. The simple first step was to deNoise and Sharpen both AI Topaz within Paintshop Pro Ultimate 2023.

Next, I did a Negative image and was WOW-ed by the colors, but too much white area so had to do some filling with flood color change, choice of color was the hard part. Changed the white light to purple, the settled on black for the second fill. I adjusted the color tone, saturation, and luminosity using Topaz Clarity which can change so many things, contrast, black and white intensity, and then all the colors.

I hope you enjoy the simple experience. Comments, suggestions, and even playing with the image are welcomed.

SIMPLE THISTLE MADE SURREAL

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NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

It certainly looks surreal to me. And all your steps started from first spotting the lowly thistle on the side of the road.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Thank you NJ, playing with color is an interesting adventure utilizing simple basic tools.

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

There is a 3D feel, which along with the glow, colors and textures, makes a very eye-catching work!

UncleBuck Loc: Malvern, Arkansas

Colorful and interesting 👍

veralisa296 Loc: New Jersey

Wonderful image!!! The colors sparkle!

NikonGal Loc: Central Oregon

Interesting complimentary color effect, it's very eye catching.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Thank you all for your comments and for viewing this simple fun change. Easy to forget about our older simple pre AI tools. The original image is shown here:

NATURE DID WELL

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