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used the same texture (can't remember from where, sorry!) in a layer three times - one in multiply 92%, second in overlay 55%, third in luminosity 3%
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curves (medium contrast preset)
solid color fill layer, color 210/150/7, overlay 13%
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The tones and colors are rich and full of depth, and the unique composition is perfect. The flowers somehow balance the bee wonderfully. This is one of those classic images that really stand out in one's mind. It's a "one of a kind" type image, the sort where you see the thumbnail and think "oh yes, that photo... wonderful!!" :D
You have entered a lot more challenges than I have; I don't need to tell you that this is not the kind of image that does well on DPC. Yet, as the positive comments you got on "Dream" indicate, there are a number of us here who appreciate this kind of work.
My reaction to this is very much like my reaction to "Dream": I really like the image but I don't get any deeper meaning that would take it to a higher level. What I see is a bee on the left and flowers on the right. At first glance, the bee is not connected with the flowers, but the arc of darkness at the top brings the bee back around to the flowers. The effect is very powerful.
But is this all there is to this photo?
In looking a just this image, I don't see anything that would bring me back for a repeated look. But now I have seen three of your images that I think of as a series: the sirens, dream, and fade. The whole effect of these is much greater than the sum of the parts. I'm looking forward to seeing more.
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