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Pencil Plumage

© Teri Soares

Pencil Plumage

Uploaded: December 19, 2007

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Dedicated to my friends at BP Group 101 who helped me with this and other images - You all are awesome - Les, Susie, Diane, Michelle, Corinne, John, Doc, Datha and Nikki

br>Original image is of some colored pencils.

ISO 100, 1/80 @ f/16

The original is one of the first images I took when I got my first ever set of studio lights a couple of months ago. I had no idea what I was doing (still don't have much idea, but I am learning!), though I had fun anyway.

I used Photoshop polar coordinates and Flaming Pears Flexify along with some smudging and liquifying here and there. What absolute FUN!



Comments

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe December 19, 2007

Conveys emotion and vibrancy! Love it! #811508

December 19, 2007

Very, Very, Cool..."Oh what fun we both have using Flaming Pear" Great job!!! #5230316

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Theresa and Paul, thank you both so much for your kind comments! Paul, maybe we can compare notes!

Teri #5230790

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 19, 2007

Super colors and creative. #5231093

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Thank you, Shelly! I'm glad you liked it!

Teri #5232466

Joy Rector December 20, 2007

beautiful, colorful #5233767

Corinne M. Thompson December 20, 2007

Thanks for the dedication Teri, you know I love this one! I'll be back here next month ;) #5234162

Anna Laska level-deluxe December 20, 2007

I would call this photo "geometry of colours" :) like it very much! #5235534

Teri Soares December 20, 2007

Joy, Corinne and Anna, thank you all for your kind comments. I like the title you suggested, Anna. When I looked at this one I thought of a peacock's feathers. I have some others in this series and I will use your title for one of those! Thank you all!

Teri #5235575

Erika Haight December 20, 2007

Amazing work Teri! On your way to another Finalist I see! :0) Merry Christmas & Happy Theme Day! erika #5235646

Teri Soares December 20, 2007

Erika, you are very kind. Thank you for your kind words!

Teri #5236259

Joan Powell December 20, 2007

This is FANTABULOUS !!!!!! Excellent work , so beautiful . Blow it up poster size and hang it on your wall !!! #5236776

Teri Soares December 20, 2007

Joan, thank you bunches! You have made my evening! The original file is HUGE so I could make a very big poster indeed! That would be fun!

Teri #5237226

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 23, 2007

Stunning, Teri. Keep 'em coming (but hold some back for January--you don't want to compete with yourself!!) #5247815

Teri Soares December 23, 2007

I appreciate the tip, Nikki! I never thought of it that way.

Teri #5247889

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe December 25, 2007

Super image, Teri! Very nice job with the effects. I, too, love the flexify filter. Have you worked any with the Liquify filter? I see some real possibilities with it also. This could turn into a whole series for you. #5253470

Carol Teal December 25, 2007

Absolutely gorgeous abstract Teri! I love the brilliant colors! #5253496

Teri Soares December 25, 2007

Sherry and Carol, thank you both so much for your thoughtful comments! I had lots of fun making this image. The original image is some colored pencils. I'll attempt to post it here. #5253589

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 29, 2007

BEAUTIFUL creation, Teri..gorgous colors!!! Very creative. #5265524

Sharon Day December 29, 2007

Very creative and pretty, Teri!!! Gorgeous colors and design! #5265693

Teri Soares December 29, 2007

Marilyn and Sharon, thank you both for your wonderfully kind comments! I really appreciate them!

Teri #5266147

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic January 01, 2008

Very cool....great effects and colors! #5278700

Teri Soares January 01, 2008

Thanks again, Shelly. I'm glad you were able to visit my gallery!

Teri #5278792

Paul Goodman January 06, 2008

awesome work Teri, this is out standing I am just now realy getting to know cs and the wonderful things you can do with it.. Great Job!! #5302401

Teri Soares January 06, 2008

Thank you, Paul. I had a lot of fun with this silly image of my colored pencils. I was really surprised by the things I was able to do with it!

Thanks again,

Teri #5302461


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