New work flow, start of new habits, but i still need C&C P&TY

[JBW]

you will receive 10 bonus points if you can spot either of the areas I cloned

[Ndukes]

This is really excellent. A delicate flower captured in its best light. I really like the way the soft background contains a hint of formal structure to contrast with the wild shapes of the flower. Superb control of lighting and depth of field.
I'm afraid I have to forego the 10 bonus points.

[JBW]

This is really excellent. A delicate flower captured in its best light. I really like the way the soft background contains a hint of formal structure to contrast with the wild shapes of the flower. Superb control of lighting and depth of field.
I'm afraid I have to forego the 10 bonus points.

The cloning was done against the left side across from and slightly below the ends of the two unopened blossoms. I worked with Grumpy Diver's workflow that he shared yesterday. It does make a difference.

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[JBW]

Very nice.

now if I can only develop a certain consistency.

[bnnrcn]

It looks nice Brian It the image was mine I would try reducing the highlights in the BG selectively. That white and bright bokeh distracts a bit but the flower looks great.

[JamesScott86]

Beautiful shot - so pretty too.

[JBW]

It looks nice Brian It the image was mine I would try reducing the highlights in the BG selectively. That white and bright bokeh distracts a bit but the flower looks great.

I did reduce them a bit more could work too.

[JBW]

Beautiful shot - so pretty too.

thanks it did work well.

[Geoff F]

Yes that is more like it, Brian. As previously mentioned, I would reduce those bright background spots a little bit more.

I usually do that in Luminosity Blend Mode so you don't get too much of a saturation drop