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My thoughts were to have it fade into the background.
Softening it a little more by adding more of the original texture to the outside of the circle area.
Some tips for working with polar coordinates, which is a filter inside of Photoshop
Make sure the image is in 8bit mode, IMAGE>MODE>8 BIT
Re size your image to a square format. Go to IMAGE> IMAGE SIZE then a dialogue box will open (be sure to uncheck that constrain proportions box)
If you rotate your image 180 degrees it will give you a completely different look so I suggest trying both.
Go to FILTER>DISTORT>POLAR CO-ORDINATES,(be sure rectangle to polar option is selected)
Clean up your seams
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With its background colors and somewhat soft look, overall, I really like the original image. However, both the Fractalius and texture effects made it even better — each in its own way.
I don’t know if you modified the texture, itself, but its color harmonizes very well with the colors of the original. And I like the way it acts as a vignette.
The added glow in the Fractalius version is beautiful. Using Fractalius was very effective in bringing out the veining of the petals, and its outlining of the petals gives separation and depth.
In case it helps you or one of your readers … I often use BuzSim in Topaz Simplify accompanied by something to add or emphasize lines. Although Fractalius has been effective, I don’t like switching from the 64-bit version of Photoshop to the 32-bit one in order to access it. Unfortunately, none of the built-in Photoshop filters consistently produces what I want.
A couple days ago, however, I played around with the upgraded version of Simplify. It went from Version 3.0.1 to 3.0.2, so I didn’t expect a lot. Wrong. Among the changes were differences in many or all of the filter presets. By working with the sliders in the hard pencil sketch preset, I was easily able to achieve what I wanted. With the edge effect on its own layer, blending it with the BuzSim layer to get the right look was simple.
Denise
Very nice set. I always like the flower images with the subtle Fractalius effect, you have the touch.
Dennis, Thank you very much. I appreciate your added insight. I did alter the hue of the texture layer. I often find that I have trouble finding just the right texture so modifying them has been helpful. I use to use the Find Edges filter in Photoshop along w/ various blend modes to achieve the lines in an image but I have found that I like Fractalius much better . The BuzSim is one of my favorite filters and I agree it was worth the effort to upgrade!.
John, Thank you very much. I appreciate your keen eye.
Denise, wonderful creations. I really like the one with the texture overlay applied. Love the colors of this tulip too! I will have to try these techniques with my Tulips…if they ever bloom!
Andrew, Thank you for the comments. Great article by you on the Melanistic Green Heron. Congrats on the find and the article.
Your flower work is stunning. Question – do you pre visualize your outcome or do you just try different filters? I have purchased your macro PDF and am enjoying it. Do you ever do any (flower) workshops in the NJ area??
Sue, Thank you very much, I am glad that you are enjoying the eBook. I do pre visualize my outcome for most of my images. I am usually set on what filter I will use as I am pressing the shutter
. I do morning Workshops at one of my local garden centers. Email me if you’re interested.
I love all of them, but particularly the third Abstract Heart. I too like the “find line” and BuzSim and still dream of Fractalius. It doesn’t matter how many filters or layers, you need to know how and when, and you do that very well. Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous work!!!! Gorgeous colors and post processing work.
Debra, I am so glad you like the heart. It was my favorite of the bunch! Thank you for the kind comments as well.
Anita, I appreciate your viewing and your kind words