Glowing Dahlia

Gallery: FloraPosted January 14, 2014704 views10 comments

For this image, I wanted to emphasize the center of the Dahlia flower, so through editing, I highlighted the center and darkened the rest of the flower. I also applied vignette and glow filters in Nik Color Pro. As this is more of an artistic interpretation than reality, if the editors wish to move this to Photo Art, feel free.

Canon 60D. 180mm macro lens. F/5.6 for 1/200 sec. ISO 320. Tripod mounted.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on January 14, 2014 at 4:11 PM

Really nice crafting of your image. Your choice of highlighting the central portion and vignetting the outer areas works well here. You have processed and crafted your image exactly the way you invisioned it, AND it looks great. Your skills are definitely improving.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on January 15, 2014 at 11:24 AM

Carolyn, this is like an exploded color bomb. The detail and presentation are fabulous.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 15, 2014 at 11:50 AM

Pow! Immediate high impact with this bright and glorious image. The vignette works perfectly. Superb.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 15, 2014 at 3:05 PM

Carolyn: Spiked my

-meter with this one! Fantastic rendition from capture to processing.

>=))>

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on January 15, 2014 at 8:18 PM

I love the wonderful glow you created in the center of the Dahlia! Very beautiful image, Carolyn!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 15, 2014 at 8:23 PM

Well done, Carolyn. The lighting/shading actually looks pretty natural, and the image really pops. Terrific result.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 16, 2014 at 8:51 PM

An effective presentation; very nice color.

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on January 17, 2014 at 9:50 AM

This one just explodes off the screen with your choice of comp.....very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 19, 2014 at 7:20 AM

Very beautiful floral Carolyn!
Centered comp works well, when you pull it up large it jumps off the screen

I especially like the well lit center and darker 'fall-off' at the edges.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 19, 2014 at 12:34 PM

My first reaction is "BOOM". You've definitely emphasized the center and really grabbed my eyes and forced them to the center, with the vignette. Well done.

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