Flower Petals

[OneArmedScissor125]

The original photo was out of focus and really grainy so I decided to mess with levels. Ended up with this. I'm happy with it though there are small problems with it. Interested in hearing others impressions of the photo rather than technical problems such as focus.

[peeperita]

nice recovery....i am always drawn to the darker image....

peeper

[WooD]

I like it a lot, but I think I wood have cropped it more square. The dead space on the left doesn't really do anything for it.

[rein]

unless u decide to put some text on the left side to make like a great car or calendar

[FocalFrenzy]

I love the way this image turned out. Did you shoot with a black background, or is that an effect you achieved in post processing? If so, would you mind sharing how? Thanks.

[Marmalade]

I like it alot. I do agree with the others, the empty space on the left does nothing for the shot.

[Thunderpup]

Originally Posted by WooD

I like it a lot, but I think I wood have cropped it more square. The dead space on the left doesn't really do anything for it.

Actually, I love the crop.....I think it gives the image something extra.

Good photo.

[Miss Red]

Originally Posted by Thunderpup

Actually, I love the crop.....I think it gives the image something extra.

Good photo.

I agree. I kinda like the space too.

[OneArmedScissor125]

Focal Frenzy,
I messed with levels under color options. I think that I darkened shadows and midtones, while brightening the highlights. I then cloned out most of the visible colors around the flower so everything surrounding the flower was black. Hope that helps you.