Inside the flower parachutes

[msol]

Hi all,

Another abstract shot from nature, that I would like to hear your opinion on.

I used a +1 and +3 diometer in front of my G3 lens.
This let me nicely go "inside" the flower.
In Photoshop, apart from playing a bit with levels and curves,
I "smart-sharpened" the edges, and applied the "surreal" trick
(soft-light blend a blurred version of the picture with the original).
I really like how the "parachutes" come out "fluffy.

http://images.fotopic.net/?id=2649274&outx=600&oq=0
(Please visit http://images.fotopic.net/?id=2649274&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1 to view the photo in large format.)

Kind regards,
Marc

[Laziferous]

What is there to say, other than... perfect! What a great perspective of an ordinary object.

[ryuwulf]

great. i love how its off center. Most peeps would center it.

Great eye. i love the composition

[shniks]

Wonderful - I love the floaty fluffy edges.

[msol]

Thanks folks,

I really appreciate your feedback. And I'm certainly glad that you like the picture.

Greetz,
Marc