Practicing the Craft: Black & White Gardenia

[JBW]

[FootLoose]

There is some nice detail in the petals, Brian. Overall this shot seems a bit flat though and the bright background is distracting. It wouldn't be difficult to tone that down with a layer mask and then increase the contrast to breather a bit of life into the flower.

[JBW]

There is some nice detail in the petals, Brian. Overall this shot seems a bit flat though and the bright background is distracting. It wouldn't be difficult to tone that down with a layer mask and then increase the contrast to breather a bit of life into the flower.

You're describing pretty much what I did. The more I look at it the more I agree with you. I should have remembered Luther's advice. If you are going to sin, sin boldly.

[Wavelength]

I think if you could include the end of the downward petal within the frame, it would have been stronger

[JBW]

I think if you could include the end of the downward petal within the frame, it would have been stronger

I'm going back to work on the brightness I'll look into your suggestion too

[JBW]

Something like this?

[Wavelength]

Very good, Brian. You may also select the area at the left bottom corner below the petal and darken it to mach the darkness around so that flower is completely distinct from the back ground

[JBW]

Very good, Brian. You may also select the area at the left bottom corner below the petal and darken it to mach the darkness around so that flower is completely distinct from the back ground

but is there anything that is not connected to the background?