Textured Succulants

© Melissa G. Meiselman

Textured Succulants

Uploaded: February 21, 2010

Description

The added textured effects were done to give this image a feel of visual depth.

The shot was taken with a wide open aperture for maximum shallow DOF and those parts are covered by the textures to enhance the sharp parts of the photograph.

Entered into Digital Darkroom.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Melissa G. Meiselman February 21, 2010

This is the original photo. #1241238

Judy A. Lawhon February 21, 2010

Hi Melissa....fantastic work on this cactus...the effects really do add to the beauty of this image!! #8403832

Kathleen Brennan February 21, 2010

Beautiful work and makes the main subject really pop! #8403892

Hal Bambrick February 21, 2010

Excellent Work Melissa!!!!. #8404075

Amy M. Wilson February 21, 2010

Beautiful colors, texture and dd work, Melissa! #8404210

Melissa Olsen February 21, 2010

Melissa, your editing made this a standout! #8404349

Robert R. Goodman February 21, 2010

Hi Melissa,Absolutely stunning great capture!!! #8404846

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 22, 2010

wonderful capture and PS work!!! #8405768

Gina Cormier February 23, 2010

Fabulous work on this image!!! #8410847

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