This was taken at Gibson Woods, a local forest preserve that has a few trails and small nature center. It's about 5 minutes from work and when I have time and weather permits I run there, eat lunch quickly, and then head back to work. That way when I get home after work after being gone for 11+ hours (long commute) I have more time to spend with the family.
They have wildflowers planted in front of the nature center and I took some quick shots. OK, maybe not so quick since I took an extra long lunch... Anyway it was this or a butterfly and I liked the colors in this one. Processing was similar to my Day 6 picture. I created a duplicate layer and applied a blur of 25 pixels, in multiply mode. I then sharpened background layer. Besides applying a slight darkening of edges and slight hue/sat adjustment, it was just getting levels how I wanted.
This is so beautiful and dreamlike, I can't stop looking at it! You outdid yourself -- this is superb. Thanks for sharing your processing steps as well :-)
Does the word "bokeh" apply here? Just love the spots of color in the background. I want to call this "the sad drooping flower" lol. The softness is a nice touch here.
This is one of my favorites of the sid echallenge to date..the colors, the soft focus, and the composition are wonderfully pleasing and very enchanting!
~Anni
What a gorgeous image. It is just wonderful. Thanks for your processing tips. Now I need to try this one. You have created just a dreamy and moody feel. Love it.
This is so spring in color and composition, and only wish it were spring here, as it is still very cold, and the middle of our winter.....
I love the freshness that you have captured with this one.....
Such wonderful colors and awesome DOF.....
OMG this is absolutely stunning .. this it totally WOW .. i love the colours, i love your fantastic processing .. this is EXTREME !!!!!! .. i am speechless & in awe ... !!!!!!!!:):)
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