Emerging
Uploaded: September 16, 2007
Finalist
I shot these cone flowers with a relatively shallow depth of field and then used various filters (radial blur, liquify, Gaussian blur) to increase and change the quality of the background blur.
Originally uploaded the first week in September, I decided the photo needed a boost so I pulled it, increased the saturation and intensity of the color, and am resubmitting it in the Monthly Theme.
Original settings: 1/100 sec - f 3.60 - ISO 100
Nikki McDonald
September 16, 2007
Jennifer L. Alder
Really neat MT entry, Nikki!
Nice color, comp and effects :)
9/6/2007 4:00:33 AM
Jessica Jenney
Beautiful soft color, lighting and effects, Nikki!
9/6/2007 4:05:06 AM
Carolyn Fletcher
This is a beauty!!
9/6/2007 4:07:38 AM
Dominick M. Dimacale
Awesome image and wonderful use of effects Nikki, right on for the MT...Dominick
9/6/2007 4:11:04 AM
Sheri L. Lefty
Great shot and edit Nikki!
9/6/2007 5:17:24 AM
Ken Smith
This turned out super, Nikki. Great effects and composition!
9/6/2007 5:29:15 AM
Bill Wyatt
Very beautiful I really love these effects and colors!
9/6/2007 6:45:32 AM
Stefania Barbier
What a beauty Nikki!!!!!!! I love how the center is tack sharp, and the rest is soft and diffused... you did an amazing PS work! WTG girl!
9/6/2007 8:32:03 AM
Shawn Jennings
Excellent work, Nikki! Looks great!
9/6/2007 8:35:25 AM
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Nikki McDonald
September 16, 2007
Christopher J. Budny
I really like the extra touch the Liquefy adds to this, especially in the lower left. Nice work!
9/6/2007 10:57:36 AM
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
WHOA!!!!! It's simply GORGEOUS, Nikki!!!!! Awesome image and fantastic effects!!!!!!! ? k
9/6/2007 12:42:39 PM
Shirley L. Carpenter
WOW!! A winner Nikki!! Excellent composition and effects!!
9/6/2007 2:09:20 PM
Tamara K. Walker
Beautiful, wonderful work, great results.
9/6/2007 2:35:40 PM
MELODIE C. ROBERTS
I am in agreement with all of the above....Great Work Nikki....MeL
9/6/2007 4:06:08 PM
Lynn Haack
Nikki...great work with lighting, color and effects! I really like this...a lot! Lynn
9/6/2007 4:11:56 PM
David Pratt
Terrific use of effects Nikki! Wonderful composition with this flower.
9/6/2007 6:03:26 PM
Cheryl E. Molennor
Well done
9/6/2007 6:16:30 PM
Barbara A. Dawson
Wonderful effects Nikki! Well done! B-
9/6/2007 6:24:59 PM
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Nikki McDonald
September 16, 2007
Colleen Farrell
Outstanding PS work, Nikki! (Of course, an outstanding floral to begin with, too) I love how it looks like the flower is pulling away from the blur, rising up. Perfect title!
9/6/2007 11:05:35 PM
Sandra R. Alvey
Wow Wow Wow Nikki this is just BEAUTIFUL!! Gorgous!! Awesome effects and color!
9/7/2007 3:22:44 PM
Carol Teal
Beautifully done Nikki! Great effects and such a wonderful, lovely flower! Just perfect!
9/9/2007 12:15:28 AM
Dianna L. Keeler
GREAT and fitting title! Emerging at warp speed! LOVE the clarity of the center and then the soft blurred downward movements of the rest of the flower, Nikki!! A wonderful MT entry! Lovely soft colors as well! VERY eye pleasing!
9/9/2007 8:59:53 AM
Susan M. Campbell
Love this! Wonderful work.
9/9/2007 6:30:54 PM
JEANA CLARK
Beautiful Nikki!!!
Gorgeous color and EXCELENT effects!!
WELL DONE!!
~Jeana~
9/9/2007 6:40:18 PM
Sharon D
Beautiful image, Nikki!!! I love the colors and effects!
9/11/2007 5:43:44 PM
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September 17, 2007
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September 17, 2007
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September 17, 2007
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October 24, 2007
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October 24, 2007
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October 25, 2007
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October 25, 2007
Shelly A. Van Camp
October 25, 2007
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October 25, 2007
Stefania Barbier
October 25, 2007
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October 25, 2007
Linda D. Lester
October 26, 2007
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