Swirl of Autumn Leaves

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted October 24, 20082,626 views26 comments

This really DID start out as a photograph-- a surprisingly nondescript macro abstract of leaves in shallow focus emphasizing color and a very few sharp leaf edges. After applying Flaming Pear's Flexify, I added a couple of PSCS3 filters and worked with the blending modes. Several hours later… Perhaps I should try painting with paint and brushes...

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26 comments

Comment posted by J. Lee Reynolds on October 25, 2008 at 8:47 AM

Don't worry about paint and brushes your doing fine with your digital art set. I realy like this. I have some images I shot last week for the same purpose I hope mine come ut this well. I will have to buy flexify my trial ran out. Very nice work here Catherine you don't need paint.

J. Lee

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Comment posted by David Cobb on October 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM

Beautiful creation Catherine, I love the mosaic tinted color in this image.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on October 25, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Catherine this is very creative and artistic. A well crafted image.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 25, 2008 at 3:20 PM

No doubt in my mind that you would do wonderfully with some oils and canvas. In the meantime, this is creativity at its best. Playful, colorful and just plain beautiful.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 25, 2008 at 7:06 PM

Nicely done. Very artistic.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 26, 2008 at 1:04 PM

Catherine,

I like this very much. The color palette and tiling makes me think of Japanese vases I've seen and admired. This is exceptionally well done IMO.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on October 26, 2008 at 3:01 PM

Computer painting is sooo much less messy! Fantastic abstract, Catherine!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 27, 2008 at 12:07 PM

Very pretty Catherine. Congratulations on the EP.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 27, 2008 at 12:50 PM

Congratulations on the EP, Catherine. This would make a great candidate for an oil painting. So-o-o translucent.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 27, 2008 at 3:36 PM

Knew the minute I saw this it was a sure "winner." Congratulations on the EP.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Reeves on October 27, 2008 at 3:47 PM

Oooh, really nice, Catherine! I've only tried some CS3 filters, and of course the ever popular swirl brush. Flexify, eh? Whatever you used and did, the result is extremely pleasing.

Registered on May 30, 2007, 28 Posts, 261 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 27, 2008 at 6:19 PM

Beautifully done Catherine, and congratulations on EP.
John & Patty

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 27, 2008 at 8:34 PM

Catherine,
I don't know how to paint the glow we see here, but whether you paint it on a canvas or your monitor, it is beautiful and imaginative. Congrats on the EP.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 28, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Catherine: Hats off to you lassie for the concept and the execution. Thoroughly cool shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on October 28, 2008 at 8:39 AM

Congrats on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 28, 2008 at 10:42 AM

Catherine,

Congrats on the WP. It's a beautiful image and very well deserved.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 28, 2008 at 11:03 AM

Just spotted this, Catherine. Really beautiful abstract - I love the watercolour effect and the scaly textures in the centre. Many congrats on the EP !!

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Darwin Wiggett on October 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM

Works for me and really worth 2 hours of fiddling. I like it even better as a square with the right 25% of the image cropped away. Darwin

Registered on November 1, 2003, 100 Posts, 1327 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on October 31, 2008 at 10:13 PM

This is beautiful Catherine, congrats

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 3, 2009 at 5:25 PM

Congratulations on First Honorable Mention in the Photo Art Gallery, Catherine. Way to go

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by William Brozy on January 4, 2009 at 7:22 PM

It looks as if all the time spent was certainly worth the efforts. Excellent Catherine and a well deserved honor!!!

Congrats

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM

Congratulations on a well deserved award. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 4, 2009 at 11:14 PM

Coingratulations Catherine! Lovely picture and well deserved honor. Look forward to your 2009 entries.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 5, 2009 at 12:41 AM

I really like how your PS play yielded something so pleasing, Catherine. Congratulations on the 2008 EPA.

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on January 6, 2009 at 9:55 AM

Wonderful abstract, Catherine! Congratulations on the EPA!

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM

Very abstract and very beautiful, Catherine! I love the warm colors.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments