Apple Blossom
This is a re-working of a shot I had on a while ago.
I have added a texture and adjusted the contrast, gamma, and resolution, and I believe that it has given this shot a bit more life.
Here is the original. What do you think??
Hope you like it.
Thank you for looking.
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NordicBlackbird
oh, wow – graeat work and fab treatment, Richard!!! :))))))
LONG LIVE SPRING!!! xoxoxo
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Nat.
So glad you like it my friend.
Irene Burdell
I like it , it looks really great it has brought more of the detail out especially on the branch.xx
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Irene.
Glad you like it.
George Swann
Love the makeover Richard…I agree, you have added a lot of life to the Image…well done!!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you George.
Much appreciated.
krafty
I like them both Richard,but I have to say I agree about the life the second one gives…well done Hun.xxxxxx
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Cynthia.
Glad you like it. xxooxx
Kimberley Davitt
wow this is incredible effects so well done Richard
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Kim.
Glad you like it. x
Curtiss Simpson
Have you taken up painting Richard you did a great job bringing this beauty to life the texture adds a whole new feel to this, beautiful work !!!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Curtiss, and yes, it does look a bit like a painting.
Much appreciated my friend.
WJPhotography
Beautiful capture :)))))))
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Wendy.
WendyJC
amazing effects Richard,
i prefer natural, but thats just me!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Wendy.
Much appreciated.
2 Wendy’s in a row. LOL
dinghysailor1
I love seeing the before and after …but its soo hard to choose!
Richard Veal
Thank you Maggie.
I dont do a lot of texture stuff, but I quite liked it in this shot. x
jesika
I prefer the original image, it seems softer & more gentle to me.
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Richard Veal replied
Thank you Jesika.
Just like you, then!! Soft and gentle. x
WatscapePhoto
Great work, Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Steve.
Much appreciated.
poupoune
Both are great. Love the background of the original and the depth of the 2nd one … Great work anyway!!!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks poupoune.
Much appreciated.
roybarry
Much prefer the new version- it looks like an oil painting, so much texture.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks mate.
I am with you on that.
Yool
Perfection!!!!
Richard Veal replied
You like it then Mariola!!! LOL
Many thanks my friend.
Much appreciated. xx
Edward Denyer
Certainly raised it’s profile Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Ted.
Glad you like it.
AndyReeve
Big yet subtle improvement Richard. Nice one Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Andy.
Glad you like it, and approve.
Much appreciated my friend.
rodsfotos
A more than worthwhile exercise Richard, it grabs the eye and has much more punch now, a great result,
Regards, Rod.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Rod. Glad you like it and approve.
Nanmarie
Oh yeah! This is awesome Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Nancy, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated. x
HELUA
It´s a piece of art now…not just a photo! Very good job !!!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Helua.
Glad you like it. x
cherylc1
gorgeous~fabulous treatment
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Cheryl, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated. xx
morpheus71
Works really well! Good skills!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you matey.
Glad you like it.
Al Bourassa
It is definitely more artsy but I think I like the original detail better personally.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Al.
Much appreciated.
maka1967
Stunning textures! Love the contrast very much.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Zhao, and for the fave as well.
Much appreciated my friend.
suefel48
Fantastic work , Richard…..Is this program in Photoshop??...... :-))
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Sue.
Glad you like it. xx
Its not on PS, but from a website. I will sort it out and send you a link to it.
monaiman
I like both :) wonderful work Richard !!
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Mona.
Much appreciated.
Smudger
wonderful work – well done from me – steve *-))
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Steve.
dawndavies
oh i cant wait for this time of year,dawnx
Richard Veal replied
Same here Dawn. I will be straight down to the Warren wandering around. x
dawndavies
sorry ahead of myself, i love both these pics equally, dawnx
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Dawn, and for the fave also.
Much appreciated. x
BlackLemonz
Fantastic mate.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Steve.
cynthiab
looks great with the texture added must have a go adding texture
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Cynthia.
Have a look Here.
janeymac
gorgeous capture Richard ! love the blossoms , especially cherry :)) Jane xx
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Jane. x
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Sylvia. x
noinvisiblehand
The original is a great natural shot. The processed one is a work of art!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Ian.
Thats nice of you to say.
linsads
I think i like it better than the original Richard
-it has a great quality to it much more striking ;O)Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Lindsay.
Glad you like it. x
brian pendrey
nice
Richard Veal replied
Thanks Bri.
linda858100
AWESOME
Anthony Hedger
yes Richard it’s wonderful looks like art work now just fantastic
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Tony.
Meeli Sonn
If only spring will sprout sooner
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Meeli.
I wish that also. xxooxx
wdavies285
brilliant effect, works great
Richard Veal replied
Thanks mate, and for the fave also.
Appreciated as always.
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful work on this already gorgeous image Richard….I love it and think it is an improvement…well done!
Richard Veal replied
Glad you like it Joyce, and another fave as well.
Much appreciated my friend. x
Kathryn Potempski
wow this is good Richard love the texture excellent work my friend
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Kathryn. xx
LYN EVANS
I think its awesome, you have created a beautiful work of art Richard.
Richard Veal replied
Thank you Lyn.
I do prefer it to the original.x
Sharon Davey
WOW!!!!!!!!!! STUNNING creative image and comp AWESOME Floral Art WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Sharon, and another fave as well.
Very much appreciated my friend.
sigfusson
Hey Richard. My many congrats on your first place win in the Textures and Layers Challenge. Gorgeous image. Cheers, S.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Sandra.
Very much appreciated. x
SandraRos
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks Sandra.
Please join me for a glass of bubbly. :-))
Jazzyjane
Congrats on your win! Well done. Beautiful image.
Richard Veal replied
Many thanks JJ. Much appreciated. x
ega39 4 days ago
Lovely, you did a great job :)