Molten Lily

Lily Abstract
Image © 2011/Denise Ippolito Photography

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I photographed this orange lily trying to come up with an in-camera abstract using my extension tubes and my Canon 100mm lens. I tried several different angles and compositions, nothing seemed to grab me. After I downloaded my card this one lily image had some interesting lines that caught my eye. I decided to use the Liquify Filter in Photoshop to help exaggerate those lines. Next I used Flaming Pear’s Twist Filter to add some more lines and twists. Unsharp mask and a curve adjustment to finish it off. To learn more about some of my filtering techniques check out my eBook
“A Guide to Creative Filters and Effects”

Tomorrow I head to Alaska to photograph Bald Eagles with Arthur Morris, I am excited as I have never been there before. I hope to capture lots of different images and I will share them and my experience with everyone when I get back. I will try to find time to squeeze a blog post in… :)


______________________________________________________________ denise ippolito


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9 Responses

  1. Andrew McLachlan says:
    October 23, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Denise, love the title. It looks like flowing lava. Great creation with the filtering. Safe travels, hope you have a great time! Can’t wait to see your Alaskan images!

    Thanks Andrew, Artie came up with Molten!
    denise

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