Clematis

Uploaded: February 16, 2010

Description

DD Entry
Lots of layers
sharpening/coloring center
softening outer
light painted in highlight areas
Buzz - lots in some areas, less in others
grunge painting - several layers and blend modes with colors sampled from flower
G. Blurr
Done in PSCS3

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Dianna Murphy February 16, 2010

Original below #1239479

Carol L. Fowler February 16, 2010

Beautiful BG choice- compliments the white flower beautifully. #8386999

Leslie McLain level-classic February 18, 2010

Wonderful details, colors, and digital darkroom work, Dianna. #8391230

Val Feldman level-classic February 19, 2010

BIG sigh! Soooo beautiful, Dianna - love your examples of before and after - fantastic treatment...I have a feeling I will always be at a loss when it comes to the "how to" (another BIG sigh!) but sure can admire the expertise it takes to pull off the beautiful work you've accomplished here. WTG!! #8398057

Susan D. Royce level-classic March 15, 2010

Really beautiful, Dianna. Ditto the other comments . . . this photo inspires me to try to develop better digital darkroom skills! Thanks for including the original. #8456682

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