Bob Legg
November 2024 - Dahlia Softie 7033
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About the Image(s)
Unfortunately, I did not keep records of my edits. Ps and or Topaz Studio using Zoom and Blur filters. I also used Lightroom point colors to lighten up the colors in the center and Opacity @ 70%. ISO 800, 300mm, F9, 1/800sec,HandHeld,
7 comments posted
Hi Bob, I do like the composition cropping you did on this and the colors are gorgeous. I think it's a bit underexposed and, more importantly, I know the borders are suppose to be out of focus but on my monitor the center is also quite soft. Perhaps using a structure or detail tool would help? As a viewer I want something to focus on and then let it melt to the sides. Posted: 11/10/2024 22:12:08
Thank you Rich for your comments. I am trying to show everyone that I can do muted colors and soft images. But No, Your first comments destroy my Artistic Softie approach. Maybe others will have a different comment. Posted: 11/10/2024 23:59:55
I rather like the original. However, for a "softie" approach I like what you've done. I feel it could use a stroke around the edges to contain the image and I agree with Rich that perhaps the center could use a little more detail. Overall it's a nice softie. Posted: 11/11/2024 03:16:15
Thank you Marti.
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Posted: 11/11/2024 03:20:11
Hi Bob. What a beautiful dahlia. The original is in perfect focus and a just a square crop of the original would also be a beautiful image. Your use of blur definitely brings the viewers attention to the center, and creates a beautiful effect. For my personal taste, I would probably lessen the blur in the very center, though. Posted: 11/19/2024 18:37:20
Thank you Ingrid, your opinion is appreciated. Posted: 11/19/2024 23:23:27
Hi Bob,
Greetings my friend.
An amazing capture and creative post processing. Nicely created and presented. Like rich mentioned, the center part could be little more sharp to get a better perception. Its a bit more soft I believe. Overall a nice job and different type of creative perception. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 11/21/2024 06:21:55
Greetings my friend.
An amazing capture and creative post processing. Nicely created and presented. Like rich mentioned, the center part could be little more sharp to get a better perception. Its a bit more soft I believe. Overall a nice job and different type of creative perception. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 11/21/2024 06:21:55