This is an experiment, obviously using Photoshop and my imagination! I love these delicate little grasses and “weeds,” an the ink drawing look enhances them, IMO. I’m eager for any and all feedback.
in 1 image, taken into PS, inverted and played with different blending modes.
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Kathy: Wonderfully conceived and expertly executed. A number of years ago there were some folks making similar images with scanners that created some really interesting results. I especially like how you arranged these and the placements in the frame. Most excellent.>=))>
Wow! what an experiment! I’d say quite successful! What is striking is the individuality of each stalk… yet they appear to be coming from the same source. Regardless, simply a creative and beautiful combination.
You’ve already gone with the ink drawing look - which works beautifully. If I was to offer any suggestion it would be to increase the luminosity even more and perhaps even go all the way to black and white. The cool WB here is just fine, but IMHO, the color here isn’t really relevant - it could be much warmer, it could be monochrome… the strength here is in the intimate and delicate details of these individual stalks.
This is quite delicate, graceful and just beautiful.
Your composition and execution are very good. I would suggest a white balance to remove the lightbox blue, which does not enhance the image. Then look at it with fresh eyes. This will help you decide if you want a tint. Personally, I think a little color would be nice, but try a pure B&W also.
