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When Beetles Dream...

© Cary Rogers

When Beetles Dream...

Uploaded: July 26, 2007 09:50:45

Description


Artistic rendering of a beetle on a stalk of wild grass.

After cropping the original macro image, I adjusted contrast levels, and drastically shifted the hue. For a more dreamy effect, I then added the feathered edges.

Comments

Susan Weisensel July 26, 2007

Cary, I really love the hue changes. Just a wonderful image. #699594

Cary Rogers July 26, 2007

Hi Susan...and thank you for your feedback! In the original image, the stalks and BG were mostly tan...and for fun, I went a little nuts shifting the hue. When I arrived at these colors, I thought it gave the image a cool, surrealistic look. Thanks again, Susan! #4562736

Wendy Stevenson July 26, 2007

What a wonderfully creative and original presentation! I really like the colour and dreamy quality this has - I wonder if they do dream like this:-) Nice work Cary! #4562969

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 26, 2007

Beautifully done Cary. Love the hue change, be my favorite color of course. Really stands out. #4564261

Cary Rogers July 26, 2007

Thank you Wendy! Maybe "we" are just elements of some beetle's extremely elaborate dream. ;-)
Hi Peaches.... thanks for your nice comment! I find that I am drawn to shades and hues in the purple family, myself. #4564294

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 26, 2007

Beautiful. Love the colors. #4564549

Cary Rogers July 26, 2007

Hi, Kay. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! :-) #4564810

Brinn MacDougall July 27, 2007

Really is beautiful work, Cary! #4568155

Cary Rogers July 27, 2007

Thank you, Brinn! I appreciate your encouraging comments. :-) #4570224

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007

WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO, BIG Congrat's on your finalists Cary, you know one of my favorites with the hue change! PURPLE ROCK'S LOL!!! #4706821

Cary Rogers August 27, 2007

Thanks again, (and congrats to YOU)Peaches! This is one of MY favorite images, and I'm happy it speaks to others as well.
Congrats to ALL this month's Finalists! #4707277

Tarun Bose August 28, 2007

Congrats on your excellent finalist, Cary. Namaste. #4712848

Cary Rogers August 28, 2007

Thank you, Tarun. Namaste! #4713036

Dianna Hauf August 28, 2007

Super color selection, effects usage, clarity and great focus on the beetle! I like your title too, :)
Super congrats on this Cary! #4714843

Cary Rogers August 28, 2007

Thank you for your gracious comments, Dianna! :-) I was feeling very "connected" to my surroundings when I took this shot, so I'm glad I have something to remind me of the experience. #4715453

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 29, 2007

WOW...I am loving this one Cary. A huge congrats, again, to you! #4716492

Cary Rogers August 29, 2007

Thank you again, Laurie! :-) #4717763

Cheryl E. Molennor August 29, 2007

Cary I Love this. The contrast is awrsome! Congratulations #4720473

Cary Rogers August 29, 2007

Thank you Cheryl~! :-) I appreciate all your supportive comments! I think these beetles enjoy climbing a tall stalk and drowsing in the afternoon sun. #4721956

Kevin Nugent level-classic September 02, 2007

Outstanding image!!! A real eye-catcher!
#4738365

Cary Rogers September 02, 2007

Hi, Kevin. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your comment. I appreciate it! #4738442

Jennie Marie Schell May 15, 2008

Eye catching treatment! You do wonderful work with your photos! #5925993

Cary Rogers May 15, 2008

Thank you for your kind words, Jennie~! :-) #5926339

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