Bunny Laden
April 2021 - The Eye of the Plant
Original
About the Image(s)
I visited Carmel Valley recently and stayed at a hotel that had these plants all over their extensive grounds.
Camera
Panasonic DMC-FZ200
ISO 400 1/160 at F/5.6
Post Processing
Photoshop: removed a few specks
Artisan Pro: BW conversion fine art setting
Photoshop: high pass filter set at 5.0
Lightroom: radial filter to brighten the center
Topaz Studio: edged sketch filter set at 32
This round’s discussion is now closed!
13 comments posted
I love the monochrome version. Your post-processing was excellent! The tonal quality of this image is amazing. And, I really like how the radial leaves pull my attention to the center. Sadly(?), I can't think of any way to improve this photograph!
BTW, Sedums are quite common (and easy to grow) and there are hundreds of types. Posted: 04/05/2021 09:53:14
BTW, Sedums are quite common (and easy to grow) and there are hundreds of types. Posted: 04/05/2021 09:53:14
(Group 43)
Thank you so much for identifying the plant. There were so many, and they were so big. Perhaps I should try to grow some. Posted: 04/06/2021 17:52:54
These plants are wonderful to grow and require very minimal attention. Pretty purple cluster of flowers in the fall makes them a nice compliment to fading summer blooms.
LuAnn Posted: 04/10/2021 14:30:24
LuAnn Posted: 04/10/2021 14:30:24
Bunny
The "Eyes have it" - Yours and this plant's
Well done, There is a place for your eye to rest and to explore the texture laden petals radiating outward
Regards
Emil
Posted: 04/06/2021 12:19:14
The "Eyes have it" - Yours and this plant's
Well done, There is a place for your eye to rest and to explore the texture laden petals radiating outward
Regards
Emil
Posted: 04/06/2021 12:19:14
(Group 43)
Thank you Emil. Posted: 04/06/2021 17:53:13
Bunny,
very nice capture, and the editing works for me as well. Not much else to add. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 04/10/2021 09:38:45
very nice capture, and the editing works for me as well. Not much else to add. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 04/10/2021 09:38:45
Hello Bunny,
I find this to be a lovely image of one of my favorite plants. I am captivated by the unfolding of the leaves exposing the center of the flower. The petals grab my attention and draw me into the center of the flower.
I do not have any suggestions to correct your original image. My edit is a sample of the options availing this pretty succulent plant using Silver Efex and the fine art high-key framed selection. I like this option as it opened the shadow a bit.
Best regards,
LuAnn Posted: 04/10/2021 14:28:06
I find this to be a lovely image of one of my favorite plants. I am captivated by the unfolding of the leaves exposing the center of the flower. The petals grab my attention and draw me into the center of the flower.
I do not have any suggestions to correct your original image. My edit is a sample of the options availing this pretty succulent plant using Silver Efex and the fine art high-key framed selection. I like this option as it opened the shadow a bit.
Best regards,
LuAnn Posted: 04/10/2021 14:28:06
(Group 43)
LuAnn,
Thank you for your comments. I would love to see what you did with the image, but it isn't appearing. Could you upload it again?
Posted: 04/10/2021 16:13:57
Thank you for your comments. I would love to see what you did with the image, but it isn't appearing. Could you upload it again?
Posted: 04/10/2021 16:13:57
Hi Bunny,
That's weird, I can see the image on my screen just above your comment. Here, I will upload it again. Hope you can see this one.
LT Posted: 04/10/2021 16:47:49
That's weird, I can see the image on my screen just above your comment. Here, I will upload it again. Hope you can see this one.
LT Posted: 04/10/2021 16:47:49
(Group 43)
I think something must be wrong on my end, because I can no longer see my own image! I've tried two different browsers. Perhaps later the Internet will straighten out itself. Posted: 04/10/2021 16:55:19
Did you try to reboot your computer? That often times works.
LuAnn Posted: 04/10/2021 16:56:37
LuAnn Posted: 04/10/2021 16:56:37
(Group 43)
It is working now. Three browsers and even my husband can't get the PSA images to show. But I rebooting. If all else fails! In any case, I do like what you did. Your version is the light side while I'm on the dark side! Definitely gives a different feeling. Thanks for the suggestion.
BTW, I recently downloaded a trial of Silver Efex. I have a few more weeks to evaluate before deciding whether or not to buy. Posted: 04/10/2021 20:35:41
BTW, I recently downloaded a trial of Silver Efex. I have a few more weeks to evaluate before deciding whether or not to buy. Posted: 04/10/2021 20:35:41
(Groups 29 & 80)
Bunny, This is a beautiful image. Excellent composition and I like your tonal ranges as they bring out the sawtooth details of the petals. Can't think of any changes I could suggest. Posted: 04/19/2021 21:26:35