RAW
- darken highlights
- adjust levels
- convert to TIF
Post-Processed with Paint Shop Pro X
Rotate left .995
Crop
Duplicate BG
- Edge Enhance
- Clarify +10
- Darken brush on bottom board
Merge all
Resize
USM (.75,50,15) + luminance
Salt & Pepper (1,6)
Salt & Pepper (1,6)
Borders
Save as JPG
***** photographer comments *****
This is a bit more artistic than I usually do. I like the way this image has a painterly feel to it.
The cherry tree blossoms are outside the window about 6 feet away. By focusing on the blossoms the window frame and lacy curtains are a little blurry which adds to the painterly effect.
The bright spot on the bottom right is the sun shining on the curtain. I messed around with burning that to darken it some, still didn't look right so I left it as is. Almost makes the viewer wonder if you're outside looking in - at least I hope so. ;^)
***** Post-challenge follow-up *****
Oops! This turned out to be a big mistake and I should have seen it. Image is way too busy. Should have known better by NOW! ;^) Oh well...
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nice blend of different elements, the window, drap, and flowers makes a nice image over all....but i would've liked to see more of the flowers out side, or a deep enough DoF to have the draps in focus and still get the flowers clear.
I think that this is a nice idea, but it just comes across too busy. Maybe raising the window lace up just a bit and cropping tighter would reduce some of the jumble. Nice focus and exposure.
Your entry looks a bit messy to me somehow. The flowers outside and the curtain inside have almost the same pattern & colors, and because of that, it looks like one blurry curtain.
Seems to have some processing on it that I don't quite like. I can't tell if it's USM or a filter. I like the lace drapes, but the flowers in the back are just too finely detailed to make an eye pleasing subject. 5
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