poppy in 'illlustration' by quietpurplehaze

poppy in 'illlustration'

I went over to the almshouses at St Cross hoping to snatch a bit of time with my friend Nancy. I met her there through my strangers project: she manages the tea-room in Hundred Men's Hall. In the summer Nancy cannot easily 'come out to play' as the tea- room is open every day and she is extremely busy including co-ordinating a team of around 30 volunteers.

We had a walk around the Master's garden, resplendent with beautiful flowers. Partway round I remembered the 'illustration' picture effect on my a6000 , which I have discovered is also on my new mini Sony which I've got for holidays.
Instant fav !! Gorgeous , Hazel !!!
June 19th, 2016  
You are on a roll today Hazel. Another fav. Great processing.
June 19th, 2016  
@onewing

Babs, thank you - as long as I don't roll off anything!
June 19th, 2016  
This processing really suits your subject ...delightful
June 19th, 2016  
It's a fun and playful composition!
June 19th, 2016  
Bep
Great processing! Fav.
June 19th, 2016  
The poppy looks great with this setting . Fav
June 19th, 2016  
A great effect :)
June 19th, 2016  
Not sure this is my favourite. One of the things I like best about your previous poppy pictures is the texture you capture in the petals and that seems to be removed by this processing. Interesting to try but not a winner for me.
June 19th, 2016  
Love the processing - Fav
June 19th, 2016  
Fabulous close up, details, processing
June 19th, 2016  
@gardencat

I rather like the OTT/bling effect this picture effect gives in such flower shots but I do agree with you about the removal of texture.
June 19th, 2016  
Fantastic result straight out the camera just using the effects button Hazel, only time I have looked at these effects was when I first got my Sony A7Rii but never used them to take a photograph, may have to revist the effects section, lol:)
June 19th, 2016  
@pcoulson

Oh I think perhaps they are on all Sony cameras, certainly on my new compact - be interested to know if you have this too. I'm putting this in for the theme this month in our photo group meeting of sooc - will anyone believe me?!
June 19th, 2016  
Veru much beautiful and very much creative and a very much a fav.
June 19th, 2016  
Gorgeous! gorgeous!! gorgeous!!! A FAV
June 20th, 2016  
Incredible macro and processing. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
June 20th, 2016  
Kas
This is super. I managed to take some shots of dying poppies too. They make such dramatic images!
June 20th, 2016  
Lovely an interesting effect. Very colourful.
June 20th, 2016  
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