COMMENTS:

Kenneth Deitcher, MD, FPSA	Wonderful use of the various effects of filters. Sometimes the process complicates the image too much. The original image is so distorted it becomes unrecognizable.
Barbara Mallon	This rendition feels scary. I think it is the color. It is not my favorite of your images; It is too complex; but you are developing a great group of designs.
Tony Tam	You are a good pattern designer. You created a nice pattern, which completely different from original flower image. Although it’s done with software, but it is also by your pattern design thought.
Carolyn Schlueter	I love your lovely original image .. it is beautiful and yes it's amazing how many different effect can be achieved when you just play in Photoshop, but I see Darth Vader or someone with their legs crossed and a black hood with two dots for the eyes in the center. You've created a nice abstract, but personally I really like the original, but playing is always fun.
Adrienne Bergen	It is amazing how different an image can be from the original. This is a beautiful result but I am still struggling with whether this is photography or graphic art. I know others who do this type of work and this right up there with some of the most beautiful I have seen. I think the colors are what make this so special.
Tom McCreary	Your image has good composition and interest. The texture adds to the effect.

 

Member Bio

Elaine Icklan - Biography I live in Manchester, NJ with my husband, Tom, who is an avid amateur photographer. We have two children, Ken and Karen, who also enjoy taking pictures. I first started taking pictures when Tom and I went to the Galapagos a few years ago. Being able to photograph creatures with my Nikon at such close range was amazing. I really enjoy nature and macro work. Since retiring four years ago from teaching I have had more time to pursue my hobby, which now includes digital imaging. A Canon S40 was my first digital camera, but after using it for some time I wanted something that offered more features. I now own a Nikon Coolpix 5700, which I am very pleased with. Participating in a DI group will give me an opportunity to improve my skills in photography and Photoshop.