Desaturation (I couldn't decide)

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• manujmehta (4689)
• [2008-07-10 0:32]

hello Helen
nice thought and a hard work
its not easy to select every single flower. good work.
nice composition

regards
Manuj MEhta

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• Waterlilygirl (556)
• [2008-07-10 0:34]

Hi Smurfie
I couldnt decide on my picture had to get mum in to choose,
Love the photo and the colours.
Great border and intresting colour,
Wonderful note.
TFS
Danni

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• terrileo70 (791)
• [2008-07-10 0:38]

Hi Helen

What a great picture, it must have taken you a while adding the colour!!

Well done

Regards
Tracey

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• mikolaj_cava (13127)
• [2008-07-10 0:42]

Hello Helen! Amazing picture. Wonderful frame. Nice colors. Good desaturation. Very good capture. Original work. Good luck!

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• Janice (26310)
• [2008-07-10 0:53]

This looks good Helen. Those cherry buds stand out so well - we seem to notice them so much more this way
BRAVO
Janice

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• Royaldevon (7774)
• [2008-07-10 1:08]

It is always difficult to choose, Helen, as both shots have their merits.
I think you have made the better choice. This shot has more depth to it where light and shade are playing. As well as extra WORK!

I had a similar problem but desaturated too many to put in w/s. I may post some later in the gallery.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

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• Travelcam (5499)
• [2008-07-10 1:17]

Hello Helen

Beautiful and artistic composition. Awesome PP work.

Regards and TFS...

Martyn

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• japiey (8712)
• [2008-07-10 1:54]

Dear Helen,

This is good, Helen.
You did fine.
The frame lines, the tiny drops of colours... all make a dear mood.
Excellent.
Enjoy the WE.

jp

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• thegraduate (2344)
• [2008-07-10 2:50]

Nicely executed Helen, well thought out.

Thanks
Gil

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• izmirli (14707)
• [2008-07-10 3:14]

merhaba helen
marvellous picture and lovely flowers.magnificent colours and frame.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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• jone (16663)
• [2008-07-10 3:14]

Greetings Helen ;)))
Wonderful artwork...
Best wishes,
J ;)

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• y2kosan (1019)
• [2008-07-10 3:16]

well done, love your pastel color, simple but poignant.
your framing really contributes well on this photo.
as always, good job.
y2koSan

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• ioana_tm (12152)
• [2008-07-10 3:20]

Hi dear friend,
it's always hard to decide when you have such lovely shots :)
I like your choice and I like the framing style too.
Looks perfectly like this.
Have a lovely day.
Ioana

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• Ejtaan (9174)
• [2008-07-10 5:06]

Pitty these buds are so small and take up only such a small part of the image.
In way I think this would look so much nicer if you left just a touch of green in it... that would keep the picture "as one"... (hope you know what I mean..)
Or maybe if it would be more close up... so only a few buds with 2 or 3 leaves. That would also look great.
Funny how you come to realize that desaturation isn't just something you can do with "any" picture... Guess we learned something today... well atleast I did!

Cheers,
Anneke

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• mvdisco (16483)
• [2008-07-10 7:17]

Hi Helen,
Nice composition and good work Helen, very clear and good contrast, Excellent done.
My compliments
Michel

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• lrw1966 (2556)
• [2008-07-10 7:34]

Helen Hi:
I believe you made the correct decision, I like both images, but think this images carries more expression. Your work with this composition is impressive and very well done. Thanks for the note. Congratulations.

Forgot the Frame, sorry, I really like it, as well.
Larry
USA-tfs

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• cunejo200 (10266)
• [2008-07-10 8:54]

Hello Helen,
This is a very wholesome entry to the challenge. I love the vividness of the colored blossoms which are complemented by the silvery green foliage. Well done. Greetings! Danilo

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• norenastramus (20174)
• [2008-07-10 10:59]

Hi Helen,
Excellent idea and composition.
beautiful details and colours
That good presented of this theme.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings.
H.Ayhan

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• toucan1967 (4413)
• [2008-07-10 11:01]

Hi Smurfie,
Nice shot with good PP work, I like both this and the workshop version but I know how hard it can be to choose the right shot.
Well done
Regards ANdy

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• johnnymag (2267)
• [2008-07-10 12:08]

Hi helen,

I think you chose right, but I do like your other image too.

Well done with this one, it works really well. Good sharpe image and the little red buds are wonderful.

Great theme, TFS,

John

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• Cyn (310)
• [2008-07-10 13:18]

Hi Helen,what a great post! You did a very great pp work on it! Nice colors and good framing! Marleen

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• appalcarp (4085)
• [2008-07-10 13:36]

Hi Helen, nicely done, I know this is a difficult technique because mine took most of today! (you have a wicked little bent on some of these themes...;)

The subject lays nicely in the frame with the angle rising to the right upper corner. Good idea. TFS

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• tomek_wap (4484)
• [2008-07-10 13:42]

Some fine PP work here, I might add more saturation here to enhance the little flowers.

Thomas

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• Refugee (24108)
• [2008-07-10 14:24]

For mine you chose the right one Helen, this is more defined. A lovely soft image and the numerous splashes of pink stand out well. TFS,
David

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• Silke (23052)
• [2008-07-10 14:49]

I love the PoV and composition here, Helen
Oddly enough, it is not one that *I* would have chosen for a partial desat -- but this theme was a really tough assignment.
TFS
silke

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• boomcat (10146)
• [2008-07-10 15:10]

wise choice.. i prefer this one, Smurife :) its different and its beautiful.. the one in the WS too ordinary.. thank you again for the looking forward theme.. this time you succeed in making me head hurt.. hehe..

anyway i like the composition and tiny red buds.. good work, my friend.

regards, terry

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• lilimih33 (13292)
• [2008-07-10 16:05]

Hello Helen!
Very very beautiful composition!
Great light and excellent perspective!
Nice and special frame!
Best regards!
Lili

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• WMcK (6213)
• [2008-07-10 16:35]

I like the one you posted the best Helen. I really like the composition and the way you have done the buds with the hint of green. I even like the frame very much. Well done. And thanks once more for making us thing.
Warm Regards
Wanda

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• celan_mario (615)
• [2008-07-10 16:42]

Hi Helen,
I agree with your decision. This is more expressive and the diagonal work very fine
here. The other one is good and more predictable. Good work.

Mario

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• Danert (3393)
• [2008-07-10 19:17]

Hi Helen,
I think you made the right choice . This is my prefered one anyway . The other one have to much colored surface I think . The little touch of red and green are just enough to contrast with the B&W and I am sure there is a lot more work in this one .
Daniel
I know that you know the song by hart but thanks again for the work you are doing weeks after weeks .

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• photophantom (2575)
• [2008-07-10 19:57]
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• LuDivine (3088)
• [2008-07-10 20:23]

Hi Helen,
you defnitely made the right choice, this picture is a lot prettier than the other, well at least more original! i fond it very pure and soft. beautiful.
LuDivine

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• lisapw1 (4979)
• [2008-07-10 21:28]

Hi Smurfie,

I like this choice because it's a little different than having a single flower in the frame which isn't that unusual for tl (I've done it myself). There are also more intricate details to this shot. Don't misunderstand, the other photo is beautiful in it's own right.

Thanks for making me use my "blond...albeit Clairol" brain!! Lisa

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• patshoo (717)
• [2008-07-10 22:19]

Yes,Right choice,This scene made a rhythmic line of color,Not too strong but enough to outstanding in monotone BG,Well composition and good sharpness.Nice capture,TFS.

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• John_F_Kennedy (7965)
• [2008-07-10 23:51]

Fantastic work and you did a great composition. Excellent contribution to the theme.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• pozaru (15853)
• [2008-07-11 0:45]

What a lovely contribution to this great theme of yours !

thanks,
v

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• ayse51 (10553)
• [2008-07-11 2:19]

Hi Helen,
beautiful work for the friday theme.I liked frame and beautiful harmony of the colours.TFS.Necla.

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• eosnut (6767)
• [2008-07-11 3:13]

Hi Helen,
Quite a dreamy feel to this one, the leaves almost look as if they were shot on infra red film.
The pink of the blossom goes well with the soft greys, I like it.
Pete.

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• zhelach (8435)
• [2008-07-11 11:38]

Hello Helen!
Great desaturation. Beautiful details and contrast. Nice border.
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

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• sorinabal (5526)
• [2008-07-11 11:41]

Hello Helen,

An excellent contribution to the theme, I like your idea for desaturation, well composed photo and an appropriate frame.
Have a great weekend,
Sorina

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• CAROL50 (1952)
• [2008-07-11 15:38]

Hello Helen,
I like how you've highlighted your composition , a gorgeous frame that truly complements your plant in an appropriate way ,nicely designed in the color of the buds .Like your other photo in the WS , still my heart and feelings go for this one Helen , an excellent idea and subject for the theme, bravo and
Tfs ,
Carol

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• harpya (31677)
• [2008-07-13 7:06]

Hello Helen

I adored the points in red in this picture in b/w
They gave a beautiful charm and of different visual!
good work.
nice composition
Congratulations!

Sérgio

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• Mitra (7204)
• [2008-07-15 6:30]

Beautiful and artistic composition. Awesome PP work. Well done.
Mitra

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• dareco (9152)
• [2008-07-15 6:38]

It seems to be taking me for ever to go through all of these from Friday, all so beautiful and interesting. This one is super!! Added to my favorites. The flowers are very pretty and I love the leaves! Very nice lighting. TFS and have a happy day!