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Still pretty warm here, so flowers still in bloom attracting the bees, and butterflies.

Just a few different shots and one artsy spin on the red dahlia.

Your comments, nits, crits and suggestions are most appreciate.

Thank you for looking and hope you enjoy.

Birdie




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The Red Dahlia - My artsy take




Nov 03, 2015 at 12:51 AM
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Great set Birdie, I always enjoy your colors and comps.

-Tim



Nov 03, 2015 at 01:12 AM
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Wonderful stuff Birdie- esp like the arty one at the end. You will have to give us some hints on how you do those.

Brian v.



Nov 03, 2015 at 01:56 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Variety from the Garden


Oh, my goodness! Number 4 is breathtaking!!! But then, you do this close stuff so well all the time.

Sue



Nov 03, 2015 at 09:34 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Variety from the Garden


Beautiful images! The first image is outstanding!!!
Keith W.



Nov 03, 2015 at 01:50 PM
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The IF shots are great birdie, but the last two are super ~ Ron


Nov 03, 2015 at 03:30 PM
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Love that bee IF Birdie and #4 is an eye catching image.


Nov 03, 2015 at 04:26 PM
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The last image is fabulous!


Nov 03, 2015 at 05:04 PM
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LordV wrote:
Wonderful stuff Birdie- esp like the arty one at the end. You will have to give us some hints on how you do those.

Brian v.


I absolutely agree. I note the signature, a nice touch. Reminds me of Victorian book illustrations, such as people now detach, frame and place on their walls.

Harold



Nov 04, 2015 at 02:57 AM
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Roberta,
awesome work.... as always.. loved the last one



Nov 04, 2015 at 05:36 AM
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Don't know how you do it, Birdie, but these are just great.--Paul


Nov 04, 2015 at 07:30 AM
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Excellent Birdie. Your artistic approach really works for me.


Nov 04, 2015 at 07:32 AM
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The last two are stand-alone works. Wonderful Birdie - three ways ... :-)


Nov 04, 2015 at 09:53 AM
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Absolutely stunning images.

Irene



Nov 04, 2015 at 09:58 AM
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Superb set Birdie. 4 is off the charts!

~George.



Nov 04, 2015 at 10:51 AM
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The last two are the highlight of this set, Birdie. Great job as usual
Socrate



Nov 04, 2015 at 11:04 AM
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tfoltz wrote:
Great set Birdie, I always enjoy your colors and comps.

-Tim


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LordV wrote:
Wonderful stuff Birdie- esp like the arty one at the end. You will have to give us some hints on how you do those.

Brian v.


Thanks so much Brian, glad you like the artsy one. I never am sure how these will be received.

It is not hard to do . The technique is using textures. I started with the dahlia photo, added a texture layer . Removed the texture at different opacities to help blend the flower in. I then added a different texture on top and more blending. Hummingbird was then added , more texture , more blending ,etc. When I get the texture as I like, then some normal processing, maybe lighting certain areas, etc.

I tried making the different textures , and well need to work on that skill . I found a site that you can purchase textures with license to use them. They even have some for no cost.

Textures


It is a lot of fun, like painting with texture . If anyone wants more specific details, just let me know.

I reworked and moved the stem as some were telling me the position of the stem was pushing the flower too far in the frame. Originally when I rotated the flower , the stem ending up being to the side.

Also showing the original shot of the flower .



Birdie












Nov 04, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Variety from the Garden


Really superb work Birdie., the bee is outstanding! (and I do not say that often)

Love your artsy work too.



Nov 04, 2015 at 12:16 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Variety from the Garden


I'm really enjoying these Birdie. What marvelously sublime work.

Tim



Nov 04, 2015 at 12:18 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Variety from the Garden


Step one: Look at one of Birdie's image threads.

Step two: Realize how much you have to learn after viewing her work...

Stunning as always!



Nov 04, 2015 at 12:22 PM
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