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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Floral Impressions
Floral Impressions
Digital Darkroom - April 2007

Susan Fox

 
 
 

Peter R. Hammer
 

This is gorgeous Susan. Beautifully composed and the effects you used are excellent. I like the way you highlighted just the one flower. Excellent work. Care to share the details of how it was done?


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April 02, 2007

 

Susan Fox
 
 
 
Thanks so much Peter :-)

I did lots and lots of just fiddling around in photoshop. To the point that I can't remember what I did exactly.

I did use the Impressionist filter, which is a free download filter. Along with overlaying the image a few times. Then adjusting color to get the sepia look.

Then duplicating the main layer and converting to B&W and overlaying.

If I do this correctly, the orginial photo should show up so you can see what I started with.


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April 02, 2007

 

Brinn MacDougall
  What a difference, just terrific work, Susan.


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April 02, 2007

 

Peter R. Hammer
  Thanks for the information Susan. The change is amazing and you changed a pretty ordinary shot into something wonderful.


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April 02, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Very beautiful photo art! This is inspiring....Lynn


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April 02, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Thank you Brinn, Peter and Lynn!


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April 02, 2007

 

Margie Hurwich
  Just beautiful, Susan! Something I could see hanging in my home!


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April 02, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  A stunning piece of art, Susan!


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April 02, 2007

 

Irene M. Biery
  How about Floral Impressions.... Just a thought on a title that came to me when I first saw your photo... great shot!


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April 03, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Thank you Margie, Jessica and Irene!

Perfect title Irene!!! Thanks :-)


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April 03, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  It's simply a work of art with a real earthy feel. Very creative. I bet you had fun with this one.


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April 03, 2007

 

Irene M. Biery
  Glad I could help susan it is a really beautiful photo.. I love impresionistic paintings and this just looks like one...
irene


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April 03, 2007

 

Remi Trepanier
  Wow! a winner for me!!! the original is awesome too:)


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April 03, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Thank you Les and Remi :-)


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April 03, 2007

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Fantastic editing Susan....


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April 04, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Thank you Kara!


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April 04, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Beautiful creation Susan!! LOVE it :0)


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April 05, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Thanks so much Datha :-)


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April 05, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Just noticed this in Editor's Picks among so many interesting, beautiful and fun images. This is lovely--I could easily find a place for a print in my home :)


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April 08, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  You are so nice Nikki! Thank you!


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April 08, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thought I'd come look at your favorites more closely--think I had commented the cat and of course this one before. This is still my favorite though I have to say the pov and dof on the bouquet are wonderful. Best of luck with all your entries.


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May 18, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Susan on this beautiful finalist image!


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May 23, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Susan. Good luck in the next round.


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May 23, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Congrats on your excellent finalist photo! Lynn


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May 23, 2007

 

anonymous
  Congratulations on your Beautiful Finalist Susan!!


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May 23, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Susan, Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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May 23, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  I *love* this! The composition, the way the flowers seem to gracefully move in the frame, the effects, colors--everything. Big congratulations on this finalist, Susan!


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May 23, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Thank you Jessica, Nikki, Lynn, Barbara, Kay and Colleen!!!

This one was a lot of work so I am very happy it made finalist ~ Thank you Judges!


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May 24, 2007

 

Michelle Lea Guinn
  This is STUNNING!!! I LOVE IT!!! Congratulations!!! mlg~


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May 24, 2007

 
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