Application of Orton effect

[rackingsaint]

A Southeastern Lubber.
I practiced learning the Orton effect on it and I was happy with the result!Before

After effect has been applied

[ressalg]

To be totally honest, I prefer the original. The after picture loses so much of the detail. And that is one seriously cool looking grasshopper. Around my parts you get two varieties... green and brown.

Perhaps applying a little less of the Orton effect would produce something that still has the same impact as the original?

[Quo Fan]

Doesn't look like a before and after of the same picture. The grasshopper is in a different position, the flowers are moved and the perspective is different.

[rackingsaint]

Originally Posted by Quo Fan

Doesn't look like a before and after of the same picture. The grasshopper is in a different position, the flowers are moved and the perspective is different.

You know? You are absolutely right. I wasn't paying attention.
I believe this is the correct one: