Bluebells and the "Orton" effect

Paul Iddon

The woodlands in springtime are often adorned with beautiful bluebells.

For this image, I applied what is known as the "Orton" style of photography (I'm sure many of you know of it).


In this instance it gives the image a real "mystical" feel..


Opinions?





Paul.

ShepsMom

I'm familiar with Orton's style, but i think your image is too bright, just my opinion. How about an original for comparision?

Paul Iddon

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OK...

Will add the original shortly.


Paul.

Paul Iddon

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Here you go ShepsMom...

The original.




Paul.

ShepsMom

I like the original better, i just feel like putting sunglasses on for the first shot. What if you darken it just a bit?? I like the effect, but i don't think it works very well on this particular image.

Also, there is a bench?? i'm guessing to the right bottom of the image, kind of distracting and prabobly should be cropped.
Well, this is just MHO, so don't mind me mumbling......

Paul Iddon

You go ahead and have a good mumble. I don't mind mumbling..



No bench though, just trees.


Paul.

Harryb

I like the effect very much. I think the effect makes it much more interesting than the "straight" shot.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Harry.

There are arguments for both sides of the camp. Thats what keeps photography interesting!


Paul.

bsvirginian

Gotta agree with Harry. I use the Orton effect on a lot of my images. bsvirginian

Paul Iddon

Its interesting..

I might try HDR soon...


Paul.

LCD

Very Nice!

I actually like the brighter one better. It's bright without being blown.

Kind of realistic and dreamy at the same time. Summer days are bright - that's the realistic side.

Thanks for posting both. nice to see the before and after.

Paul Iddon

Thanks for looking everyone, and for the comments.


Paul.