White Roses with Butterfly [September 2002 ]
Uploaded: September 02, 2002 00:51:27
I converted the roses to B&W and darkened the background. I then added the butterfly and tinted it. I also applied selective blur and shading to the butterfly.
Robert Jensen September 03, 2002
Shirley,Great job on this image. This is absolutely beautiful. Your choice of using a "Rice Paper" butterfly (Idea sp.) is perfect. I don't think this could have been done any better.
Bob J. #8582
Darren K. Fisher September 03, 2002
Just beautiful you done a great job here!!!! #13272Shirley D. Cross-Taylor September 03, 2002
Thank you very much, Bob and Darren!Shirley #13309
Jeff Galbraith May 26, 2019
Hi Shirley,Shirley D. Cross-Taylor May 26, 2019
Thank you, Jeff!Shirley #17899
Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Congratulations Shirley! This is beautiful!Cathy :) #17924
Shirley D. Cross-Taylor May 26, 2019
Thank you, Cathy!Also, I want to clarify for Bob and everyone that this is a photograph of a real butterfly, not a fake one.
Shirley #18067
Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019
Hi Shirley. Just to clarify - "Rice Paper" is a breed of butterfly, usually black and white or off white. This one is a perfect compliment to the roses.Cathy :) #18068
Shirley D. Cross-Taylor May 26, 2019
Thank you for the info, Cathy...pardon my ignorance.:)Shirley #18085
Mette Vendelboe Allison May 26, 2019
Impressive work. I love all the thought that goes into your work! #101814Shirley D. Cross-Taylor May 26, 2019
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