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Apricot Beauty


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Apricot Beauty
Apricot Beauty
From my yard, unfortunately I've lost track of this rose and can't remember which one it is!
Here's what I did:
Crop
Levels
unsharp mask 20,50,0
Topaz
Lots of layers using grunge brushes of different colors and different blend modes at various opacities. I erased most of it from the flower with a soft brush.
Textured and then erased from the flower
darkened edges to give a bit of a 3D look
Curves

Dianna Murphy

 
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Original image

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Dianna Murphy
 

I'll upload the original


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April 26, 2010

 

Mary E. Lake
  very pretty Dianna. I like the treatment you used too, well done, :)


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April 26, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Beautiful work, Dianna, what a lovely rose!


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April 26, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Well, you KNOW I'm takin' notes...thanks so much for all the different step info...and Diana, this is just gorgeous...the perfect textured b/g for this wonderful apricot colored rose...marvelous! One of these days...I swear! :)


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April 27, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Ah, love what you did to the background, Dianna. You started with a beautiful flower photo, then improved on the presentation. It often takes darkroom talent to make a better photo. Well done!


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April 27, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  It stands out beautiful!!! Awesome work!


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April 27, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  Just gorgeous, Dianna!! Love the effects!!


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April 27, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is a beautiful work of art, Dianna! Love the treatment...it's so vintage!! Absolutely GORGEOUS! Deb


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April 27, 2010

 
- John Rivera

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  Beautiful work Dianna!


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April 27, 2010

 

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  Very Good Work you did with this vivid Rose Image Dianna. Love the water effects on it that really make this image come alive.

Brian


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April 28, 2010

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  BEAUTIFUL!!


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April 28, 2010

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Beautiful rose shot and wonderful pp treatment. Great job!


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April 28, 2010

 

Kerry Hill
  Beautiful work Dianna, gorgeous rose!


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April 29, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Absolutely beautiful Dianna! Thanks for your comments on my dogwood. Your gorgeous rose image also makes me sentimental.


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May 02, 2010

 

Jean Lechleiter
  What a gorgeous rose and great treatment too. Congrats. on the EP! WTG!


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May 14, 2010

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  WOW!! Gorgeous Dianna!!! Congrats on your Finalist!!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWSOME finalist best of luck in the next round!!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on an awesome finalist!! :)


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May 24, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

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  Another beauty and another Finalist...sooo happy for you!!! Congratulations, my friend, and all the best in the upcoming round! ~Val


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May 24, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Dianna!


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May 24, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  All your work paid off, Dianna! It's just spectacular - wonderful treatment! Thanks for posting the original, too. CONGRATULATIONS on this superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round!


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May 24, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Warm congratulations your gorgeous finalist, Dianna!


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May 24, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Dianna!


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May 24, 2010

 
Mikeperezimages.com - Mike D. Perez

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  Beautiful effects, Dianna. Congratulations.


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May 24, 2010

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Congratulations Dianna on one fabulous floral image! When a rose is done to perfection it should have a gold badge!


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May 24, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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May 24, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist, Dianna!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! Simply beautiful!!


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May 24, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Simply stunning, Congrats!


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May 24, 2010

 

Jean Lechleiter
  Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist!


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May 24, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Beautiful- Congrats!


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May 24, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations on your wonderful finalist!


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May 24, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Beautiful post processing on this lovely rose, Dianna!! Congrats to you on your Finalist!!


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May 25, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Dianna!

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May 25, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautiful work Dianna!! Congratulations!!


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May 25, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this finalist, Dianna!


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May 25, 2010

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Congratulations on this exquisite finalist...so sorry about Lucy Lu! Breaks the heart! LOVE this gorgeous floral!

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May 26, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Gorgeous! Congratulations, Dianna

Best, Lydia


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May 26, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Perfection in every way, Dianna! The treatment, lighting and colors are soooooooo beautiful. Huge congratulations on another gorgeous finalist! Deb


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May 31, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  How very beautiful this is Dianna - congrats on all your finalists!


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June 04, 2010

 

Shirley A. Kinney
  Beautiful, Dianna.


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July 13, 2010

 
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