Bob a creative solution as always. The resulting image looks like sugar crystals on the flower which seems to have morphed into an interesting insect. The green offset the colourful flower well. Fun - keep it up.   Posted: 09/06/2023 17:04:21

Or a really ticked off bird. You took very little and turned it into something. Of course it's the symmetry that makes it, but the colors are gorgeous in the background nicely subdued. Post processing at its best.   Posted: 09/12/2023 18:02:49

Thanks Rich, Yes, I tend to push the limits.   Posted: 09/12/2023 21:07:31

This is an interesting photo. I think the mirroring transforms the image in an interesting way. It is very engaging. Very well done.   Posted: 09/13/2023 22:47:26

Hi Bob,
Greetings.
What an amazing image you have created. It's really looks like
Sea beast Red from an animation movie.
Excellent work. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal.   Posted: 09/14/2023 04:19:24

Bob, this is a very nice and balanced abstract image of a bearded iris. I especially like how the dew has been transformed into icicles and has shaped the image. Nicely cropped.   Posted: 09/15/2023 05:25:53

While very creative, and well done, for me there is a kind of dissonance. It's not a flower, nor is it an insect. Kind of a flower monster. Which leaves me (if only me!) uncomfortable.   Posted: 09/17/2023 17:52:14

Thanks Doug for your kind words and disagreement on whether my creation is a flower. IT IS! We both are using similar subjects (flowers) and software but our end results come out differently. Not an issue for me and I doubt it's a real issue for you. I realize that not everyone will enjoy my images and that's perfectly fine, and hopefully you realize not everyone loves all of your images. I learn from all images presented.   Posted: 09/17/2023 20:38:01