Sunset's Hibiscus [Contest Finalists October 2005]
Uploaded: October 06, 2005 01:17:06
I took this right after the sunset and experimented with Photoshop's levels and curves to adjust the lighting
Desiree M. Bento October 06, 2005
Here is the original #321912Richard Lynch October 06, 2005
Anazing what you can drag out of an apparently mis-exposed image, no? I might adjust some of the greenish color at the edges so it comes off a little differently than green...But it is hard to say what is the right thing to do without experimenting. The center of the flower is great, though. #1923450Desiree M. Bento October 06, 2005
Thank you Richard. I really appreciate the feedback and will use your suggestion. I saw your gallery and I love the way you use your colors in all your images. Mahal Nui Loa! #1923701Richard Lynch October 06, 2005
I guess to some extent I see what I struggle with! Color enhancement is a favorite area of mine... #1923852Terry L. Ellis November 23, 2005
Congratulations, Desiree, on your wonderful finalist! #2113423Nobu Nagase November 23, 2005
Great work Desiree,Chris Macer November 23, 2005
Congrats on the finalist, Desiree! :) #2114933Stanley J. Contrades November 23, 2005
Guess that green around the edges didn't seem to matter to the judges, Desiree :-)!! Well done, and CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist!! Best of luck to you in the next round!!Cora Miller November 25, 2005
It almost has a radioactive look to it. :) Congratulations, Desiree! #2120757Kristian L. Stricklin November 26, 2005
Great work in Photoshop!Congrats on your finalist! #2122081
Pat Gamwell November 29, 2005
CONGRATS, my friend! Haven't seen you for awhile...welcome back. #2133041Chris Budny December 10, 2005
What a transformation from the original file! Congratulations on the win! These flowers are really spectacular, when you get up this close. #2172966James E. Coleman March 18, 2006
Desiree,Sorry about your split personality (your photo) hope you get better...:)
Jim #2547709
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