Anita's Photoblog
Chinese Anemone with Textures
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 16 September 2009 in Plant & Nature.
This is the same image as my last one, turned a bit to make the flower less inclined, and with some textures added: "Faery Disappearing" by HeleninaStock, "Canvas Wall Texture"by Ervin Bartis, and an unidentified texture. I think I like it better than the original image.
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Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
I agree with you...this is my favorite of the two. Each change you made was an interesting and attractive enhancement. I REALLY like this!!!
16 Sep 2009 5:25am
Tomas Turecek from Czech Republic
I like it more as well, Anita. The first reason is that the background is not distracting any more and the second reason is that it looks like a painting on a wood to me and it immediately evokes feelings of old country house, perhaps even abandoned house where this beautiful piece of art lays (or hangs) exposed to dust and spiders. It breathes with history, it has mood, that's something that is not present in previous photo. Excellent work!
16 Sep 2009 6:19am
Marilla from Turku, Finland
Very nice! I found "textures" in my image processing program and now I know your secret. :) This processing makes the photo totally different from the original - and very interesting.
16 Sep 2009 6:42am
@Marilla: Thank you! For more information on how to use textures, go to Textures for Layers. There you will find free textures and instructions on how to use them.
Marcie from Newton, United States
Am loving these textures..the dreamy painterly effect they create. Really nice!!!
16 Sep 2009 12:14pm
Joyce from Minneapolis, United States
It's a lovely image. The treatment softens everything considerably. The texture is indeed reminiscent of old wood, which makes me think that it might be interesting to try to create one's own textures.
16 Sep 2009 1:17pm
don from spokane, United States
I like the delicate almost painterly style of this shot. The processing has produced a very attractive image.
16 Sep 2009 3:06pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Anita, I'm with you on this one......I definitely like this better than the original.......the textures just add a softness and a bunch of interestingness to it !!! Great job!!
16 Sep 2009 10:42pm
Sue from Paducah, United States
I've clicked back and forth a couple of times between the original and this version. Without a doubt I prefer this version; the textures adding character, softness, and a very artistic presentation. Nice work.
17 Sep 2009 12:45am
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
Your textures are always applied with a loving care rather than the push of a button and the results are so rewarding. This one is particularly charming and looks almost collectible !
17 Sep 2009 11:00am
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks. I just rushed through your blog and have a big smile on my face as a result. Now, off to packing for a quick 4 day trip for a memorial service in Maine.
Ed Vatza from Lehigh Valley, PA, United States
I've been away from your textured images for a bit and am finding that, upon return, I like them even more. Very intriguing look.
18 Sep 2009 9:40am
Jen from St. George, United States
I love that you keep making me a believer of textures!! Just beautiful! :)
18 Sep 2009 5:16pm
