Wood Anemone Kent's Orton Style

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted May 14, 20061,492 views10 comments

This was a handheld Macro shot of a Wood Anemone that i wasn't completely happy enough with for the Flora or Macro forum, so I thought it would work nicely with Kent's modified Orton. This is my first Orton attempt too. I hope it works for you!
Sigma SD9
Sigma 105 Macro
Handheld
Kent Newton's Modified Orton effect on PSCS2

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10 comments

Comment posted by LG Price on May 14, 2006 at 7:37 PM

Very romantic! Looks almost Bridal.

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Comment posted by Kent Newton on May 14, 2006 at 10:11 PM

Very nice, Michelle. (What else could I say?

) Seriously, it has a nice glow, but more importantly, I like the way the oof bg mirrors the shapes of the white petals. Almost phychedlic.

By the way, I think it was Guy Tal who dubbed this technique "Newtonize."

Registered on May 22, 2005, 308 Posts, 761 Comments

Comment posted by renae sandberg on May 15, 2006 at 10:51 AM

Michelle, I really like this, beautiful, soft, and your comp was outstanding to begin with which IMO is what really makes orton work. I love the way the leaves mirror the petals. Great eye to see and capture it. Whoops, I guess I could have just agree with Kent about the BG. Maybe I should read comments first.

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 15, 2006 at 12:13 PM

Works for me Michelle

The whites are perfect

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Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on May 16, 2006 at 5:22 AM

Thanks so much everyone!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 18, 2006 at 5:01 PM

Very nicely done Michelle.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on May 19, 2006 at 8:42 PM

Thanks, Nathan.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on May 22, 2006 at 3:31 PM

delicate and beautiful - congratulations

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Comment posted by Mark Hudon on May 22, 2006 at 4:26 PM

Dreamy, Michelle, I really like the center of the flower.

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Comment posted by Michelle C. Parent on May 24, 2006 at 8:28 AM

Thank you!

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