It's very hard to figure out which image you think is your best. I picked this one because it is very "me", it is my style, my colours, my subject even maybe, the kind of photo I love to make. And I think that it is pretty good. But my best image is yet to come!
I really hope nobody asks how it was edited, because I did it in August or September of last year, and I can't remember how, except that at the time I was experimenting with split tone and Baryta papers, and I converted it to a split tone in RAW bridge (the blue/orangeish tones), then in PSCS3 I did the usual adjustments (probably a bit of a crop?, curves, clean up any distractions, adjust colours, dodge/burn, resize, sharpen for web).
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Hah, I suspected this might have been yours! I wasn't sure, though, so I didn't want to comment like I knew it was during the challenge... I know, CHICKEN! Good to see you in a challenge again, and with a beautiful image to boot.
Since you are at top of my favorite photogs (and people!) list, this photo must instantly go into my favs as its breathtaking beauty captures so much of the essence of you! I am annoyed to see that this one didn't land much much higher.
Has to be Ursula. This is just beautiful. It's kind of a comforting image to me. It reminds me of pillows, or the softness of pillows, hence the comfort. Lovely as always. Bumping to 10!
This is gorgeous. The sharp, perfectly placed dew drops placed against the soft tones creates just enough contrast to draw the viewer in even more. Just a lovely image all around.
Reminds me a bit of Ursula's work. The DOF and/or lighting could be a little less intense (I can't decide which - or both). I like the composition and the overall tonal impact. Something about it prevents me from giving it a 9 or 10; but don't get me wrong, I REALLY like it! It provokes a strong emotional (positive) response. :-) 8
Stunning image, perfectly composed. The detail being in the upper right quadrant really works for me, all the "movement" is in that direction. nicely done
It's the most lovely botanical photograph I've ever seen. If a photograph were a sweet, sad sonnet, this would be the photograph. And this would be the sonnet:
"When to the sessions of sweet silent thought
I summon up remembrance of things past,
I sigh the lack of many a thing I sought,
And with old woes new wail my dear time's waste:
Then can I drown an eye, unused to flow,
For precious friends hid in death's dateless night,
And weep afresh love's long since cancell'd woe,
And moan the expense of many a vanish'd sight:
Then can I grieve at grievances foregone,
And heavily from woe to woe tell o'er
The sad account of fore-bemoaned moan,
Which I new pay as if not paid before.
But if the while I think on thee, dear friend,
All losses are restored and sorrows end." - Wm. Shakespeare
10. And old Bill and I both award you the Order of the Thumb:
This lovely photo floats in gossamer yet carries a reflective mood as the light filters into the deeper rich hues of the blues. This photo carries an almost exotic mystical feeling with the jewels of water reflected in the light. The blend of softness with strength of line is perfect! Ummm...can I can borrow your camera?!!! ;-)
Great macro study. I don't think it's possible to take a bad picture of dandelions :-) The tones and shapes in this are gorgeous. And I love the blur contrasting with the ultra sharp droplets. Nicely done.
Love the style here with some subtle tones, great abstract, I like the bit of detail in the top right corner of the image. It has a painterly quality to it Excellent.
There are a couple of similar shots in this challenge, but this one has to be ursula's. Yep, just checked your 1x profile. :) Great choice. I really like this one, and I think it represents your likes and style quite well. On a second runthrough, it looks like you made my top 8! Up to a 9 you go! And thanks for the PM. :)
One of my very favorites in the challenge. it's very beautiful. I'm faving this, and I hope you'll have some notes on how to accomplish this - I'd love to know how to be this kind of photographer.
amazing, its like a really soft painting, maybe the greatest photo ever seen, it has a soul, this picture draws you inside it. 10 wished i could rate it higher
OK, there's TWO shots that make me think Ursula. I'm gonna explode. Sweeping is the other. In any case the delicacy of this shot's tones and light is delectable.
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