Snow Drops

Gallery: FloraPosted December 30, 201289 views11 comments

Thought I'd post another out-of-border floral. As with my last one, this was created entirely in PS, using separate layers for each oob section, plus the pinstripes. This time I've also posted the "original" image directly below it, so you can see the transformation.

Fuji S2 Pro
Nikkor 200/4 micro lens
Old Gitzo tripod

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on December 30, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Here's the original.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on December 30, 2012 at 11:40 AM

It's amazing how this style really makes the flowers look 3D! I actually like this one a lot better than the Tiger Lily...I think because the main subject is sharp & stands out clearly from the oof background.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 30, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Very neat Michael. Love the sense of depth and the mood. I think I preferred the colors in the first but this still catches my eye and holds my attention.

pat

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 30, 2012 at 5:26 PM

Michael: Another very cool presentation. I'll make the same suggestion as Gary on the first image about "tucking in" the stem so to speak. As I look at this more critically I do like the 3D effect but it looks like the flowers are laying on the frame. I think it would be interesting to see them busting out of the frame. This does work for me as is and is a delightful change from convention. >=))>

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on December 30, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Thanks to all for your comments.
Bill & Gary - I understand exactly what you are saying about "tucking in" the stem. It is a wonderful suggestion, as I can see where that way the flower would appear to be coming out of the frame rather than lying on top of it. Thanks.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 30, 2012 at 7:16 PM

I agree with the tucking in at the bottom. For example, the shadow at the base of the stem is quite obviously not carried into the frame—a departure from believability. By tucking the stem in, it omits the need for that shadow, thus cementing the perception in "reality".

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 30, 2012 at 7:27 PM

Michael - Another good one !. Considering the out of frame effect that is intended here, I think I am OK with the original version without the stem getting tucked in

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Comment posted by John Clulow on December 31, 2012 at 9:55 AM

Amazing framing concept, as others have said; very 3D.

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Comment posted by Holly Morris on December 31, 2012 at 11:54 PM

Do I need to say more than has already been said? Not sure I have much to add except Well Done and Happy New Year!!!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM

A very creative presentation. I like the idea of tucking in the stem. Well done.

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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on January 7, 2013 at 3:00 AM

Very beautiful. I like your outside the box thinking and creativity.

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