Just Your Imagination by digitalrn

Just Your Imagination

This is actually a photo of a bright yellow flower out of a hanging plant that we bought on Saturday. Even though it was a beautiful bright yellow, the more I played around with it, the more I liked it without color. Unfortunately, life is not always colorful, and fun. During those difficult times, we are forced to find ways to bring some color back into our lives. I converted this to sepia, and then played with the contrast and shadows until I ended up with this. So with "Just Your Imagination" it can be any color you'd like it to be. For all those in the United States, have yourself a wonderful and safe Memorial Day Holiday tomorrow, and let us remember all the Men and Woman of the armed forces, past, present and future for the sacrifices they make. For those outside the States, have a wonderful Monday.
That's a gorgeous picture, Rick! Nicely done!
May 30th, 2011  
this is gorgeous,love your edits
May 30th, 2011  
Very pretty
May 30th, 2011  
this is beautiful Rick!!
May 30th, 2011  
Beautiful! I love the little shadows and the softness. Have a nice holiday.
May 30th, 2011  
Nice. Is it a strawflower?
May 30th, 2011  
Gorgeous. I bet it's pretty yellow....but I love it like this.
May 30th, 2011  
GORGEOUS SHOT, rick.....
May 30th, 2011  
I like this! I am pretty sure it is a straw flower -they are usually yellow but I like what your editing!
May 30th, 2011  
Love this gorgeous
May 30th, 2011  
This is absolutely lovely, Rick. Love the white and the soft background. Incredible job of processing.
May 30th, 2011  
Very pretty.
May 30th, 2011  
gorgeous like the processing
May 30th, 2011  
Gorgeous flower and details. I love the petals! I hope you have a Memorial Day too.
May 30th, 2011  
Awesome photo and thoughts Rick. Enjoy your holiday tomorrow.
May 30th, 2011  
Happy Memorial Day! Wonderful pic!
May 30th, 2011  
@lisjam1 You know, I'm not sure what it is, I am not a flower guru, but it reminds you of a mix between a sunflower when it is open and a daisey.
May 30th, 2011  
Great editiing..it almost looks like a paper flower!
May 30th, 2011  
this is beautiful!
May 30th, 2011  
Love the processing! It gives you the feeling that you are watching it unfold in real time. Nice shot! :D
May 30th, 2011  
very pretty! I am so drawn to the lines and I feel like I am being pulled into the center! Beautiful!
May 30th, 2011  
Sue
that flower would be beautiful under any color...soo many petals. Beautiful
May 30th, 2011  
Happy Memorial Day to you to sir....
This is such a pretty flower even without color...... wonderful processing!!
May 30th, 2011  
This turned out amazing and great words! Thanks and you have a great end to your weekend.
May 30th, 2011  
Rick, this is stunning! Beautifully done!
May 30th, 2011  
Beautiful and very creative playing with the color.
May 30th, 2011  
It's beautiful white and I'm sure it would be beautiful with color!
May 30th, 2011  
Very cool processing! If you didn't tell us what you'd done, we'd never have known. Gives me an idea to try sometime when I get a better photo program. Nice tribute too.
May 30th, 2011  
Instant fav for me. I agree it is much more striking after your processing and your words struck home for me. You have such a philosophical side, which I really enjoy. Hope your Memorial Day is wonderful and safe too.
May 30th, 2011  
This is SO SO beautiful Rick!!! LOVE this flower! Stunning editing!
May 30th, 2011  
Sue
It looks like a straw flower ( helichrysum) from Australia. The yellow is very bright but you can get them in white as well.
May 30th, 2011  
gorgeous!
May 30th, 2011  
It's beautiful.
May 30th, 2011  
it's absolutely lovely!
May 30th, 2011  
Just lovely!
May 30th, 2011  
@allen I've researched it some more and I will agree, from the pictures, it looks like a Strawflower.
May 30th, 2011  
I like what you did to it....nice processing.
May 30th, 2011  
Beautifully lit straw flower. The petals really pop.
May 30th, 2011  
I agree...imagination is very important. I like this idea.
May 30th, 2011  
I like it, Rick - a fav for me. it would havwe been just another yellow flower but with your editing it looked really out of this world.
May 30th, 2011  
I love the white! Nice editing and great texture.
May 30th, 2011  
Hee
Looks like papercraft flower...the flower just look awesome...those petals just aplenty. Love how you process the capture.
May 30th, 2011  
Very nice!
May 30th, 2011  
Beautiful! I like your processing. :) It looks like a strawflower.
May 30th, 2011  
Great shot and detail. Well done.
May 30th, 2011  
nice flower!
May 30th, 2011  
Happy Memorial day. Great processing for the day. Nicely done.
May 30th, 2011  
beautiful in white!
May 30th, 2011  
Very beautiful
May 30th, 2011  
I can imagine it is in a bright yellow but I love its elegance and serenity in the sepia-B&W
May 30th, 2011  
Rick this is brilliant!!! The focus is incredible and I love how you've ensured that nothing in the background is distracting. I rarely log into 365, but am aware you finish soon so will catch that within a day or so! All the best to you!
May 30th, 2011  
Great job Rick--sometimes I like my special effects photo better too. I think it's fun art.
May 30th, 2011  
That is gorgeous.
May 31st, 2011  
a fave...love this a lot
May 31st, 2011  
So pretty!!!
May 31st, 2011  
its stunning! love the processing, great job.
May 31st, 2011  
I love the processing and you've really captured the details of the petals well. :D
June 2nd, 2011  
It's fantastic! Love the sepia.
June 4th, 2011  
Gorgeous! Love the edits, very nice!
June 5th, 2011  
Deb
Hey ! This reminds me of the flower picture I posted for May 31...great minds think alike !
June 6th, 2011  
This is really great in the white, I agreed with the ladies Strawflower, so glad you looked it up.
June 6th, 2011  
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