Poppies - Photoshop tutorial - Variations

poppy, originally uploaded by foto-art.

This photoart image is one of a series of poppy art pictures that I have done. Originally, this was a more formal composition involving a fuller view including the china vase in which the poppies are standing. However, a more minimalist approach seemed more effective and so the image was considerably cropped to produce this simpler, but I think, more effective image. The loss of resolution and definition by such severe cropping does not adversely affect an art effect picture, and indeed may enhance it by increasing the art effect. Warmth is essential to this image and the original weas a little cold in colour, so the whole image was 'warmed up' in photoshop in Images/Adjust/Variations. More yellow and red were added to create the necessary summer warmth.

Poppy

Poppy, originally uploaded by foto-art.

Art effect treatment using photoshop filters. The simple, warm background adds to the art effect. What I like about this image is the pianting-like effect that has been obtained, and it's sheer simplicity of shape combined with boldness of colour.