Gaussian Roses

[JAS_Photo]

An attempt at Orton. Not sure if it is working :( but here it is:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2595/3999676998_4ece5e707d_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jas_photos/3999676998/)

[Mad Aussie]

Nice enough image there Raiven but I think Orton seems to work better with a busier subject.

[MoinMoin]

Hi Raiven - I think there are some too much overexposed parts. But don't hear at MA (a man can't handle roses ;-)) - Orton would work with it, only darker. Hope you don't mind - here is a try:

What do you think?

[kat]

I think MoinMoin is definitely in the right direction!

[Marko]

Yup nice attempt, not bad but the overexposed petals detract here imo. Your title is more in keeping with the subject. Ortons should have sharp and blurred elements. I only see blurred elements here.

Moinx2's version is a decent treatment and adds a hint of sharpness to the central flower but the bkgd is dark for Orton. :twocents:

[AntZ]

I agree there are too many bright areas. I think MA is correct that busier shot work because Orton should bring out the detail(sharpness) in some parts(usually the darker areas) and soften the brighter bits. Moins treatment is a step in the right direction.

Orton is not a treatment that can be applied to any photo, and half the battle is getting the right image to begin with. I think this would have been a tough shot because of the stong light.

[jlabel]

Poor rose it is dying... Couldnt you find a prettier flower?