Wilted flowers....playing with ps cs

First, let me say that I am having such a good time playing with this. One of the biggest selling points was that I could create an action for my conversions, so they are consistant. I used to go thru a bunch of pics, and convert them to b&w, and each would be different. Fine for me just playing, but I'd like to have some consistancy for other things. There's a million things I haven't even touched yet, but I plan on getting to them.

Wilted flowers from the dance recital
10d
50mm f/1.8

ps'd to death.

adina

again, massive amounts of ps

Both are very moody, very dreamy. The second one could use a contrast boost, but both portray a great mood.

Well done. You get a sticker...

:D:D

Seb must have been a teacher in a former life. ;)

I really like the first one. It's so delicate and... clean. The b&w doesn't do anything for me at all, but hey, that's just me.

Spike

Wonderful muted colors that fit the state of the bloom perfectly. Very well done.

I think I like them better in color too.

adina

I like the fragile colors of this one - IMHO, it's better in color.

Megan

images is what they remind me of...that soft subtle hint of color...nice

do I hear the clicking of the mouse as you turn these into sellable posters of dancers...hmmmm

lots of little girl wanting ballet slipper still life type shots...hmmm

paired with some fancy inspirational poem or saying...hmmm

isn't PS so much fun... a little addictive be warned.;)

Adina,
I love the first one. It's very artistic IMO. Beautiful color. You certainly have a gift with artistic creativity. Beautiful.

The 2nd one - it doesn't appeal to me - personal taste. ;)

I'm with Liz, Adina. The first is simply outstanding. The second one doesn't do much for me in either version. The first would look wonderful matted and framed.

I like this one, it actually reminds me of pastel fireworks for some reason... tis the season I guess! It's a very nice shot, could see it framed in a nice soft white frame. Flowers seem to be selling big time - I sold 4 just this week in a restaurant, why don't you try that?