After the rain
by whiteroom

Comment by DrAchoo:
What an exquisite shot. I've sat here, however, for at least 60 seconds pondering the impact of the colors. I can't say there is a ton. This would still be almost as good in B&W, and that doesn't bode well. I'm gonna have to drop it to a 6. :( Just know that a) I think it's a great shot and b) I put a deal of thought into it. The voter has spoken.

2390
by whiteroom

Comment by whiteroom:
thanks eugene, here are the steps in ps7


image,adjust,levels,lighten
dodge & burn, approx 5%dodge, 3%burn
image,adjust,col balance, approx -37 yellow, +37 red
curves.
hope that helps

Breadwinner, mother of five
by whiteroom

Comment by Sonifo:
Congrats!

2390
by whiteroom

Comment by snackwells:
Wonderful editing! Can you post the steps?

After the rain
by whiteroom

Comment by ericpi:
Amazing lighting.

Breadwinner, mother of five
by whiteroom

Comment by GIS_boy:
Stunning photograph, Congratulations on your ribbon. :)

After the rain
by whiteroom

Comment by ArpeggioAngel:
This is a beautiful shot. Will have to add to my faves. But I don't really see a "burst" of color that stands out from the rest of the photo for the challenge.

Kaleidoscope
by whiteroom

Comment by ChasSourek:
Fabulous textured photo

Breadwinner, mother of five
by whiteroom

Comment by TOY:
too much contrast on this one. But the face expression is really good!

Breadwinner, mother of five
by whiteroom

Comment by CEJ:
Very nice image. Congrats on the ribbon. Glad you changed the title - at first look I did think it was a man.