I love it when a plan comes together! When I captured this photograph of lotus flowers*, I knew immediately I wanted to do a painterly edit. No doubt this desire was influenced by my love of Monet’s water lily paintings!
So I was thrilled yesterday morning when I played with the image and came up with this final result. Perfect timing to share with Paint Party Friday too!
I love the way everything seems to radiate out from the grouping of flowers. There is an energy I feel when I look at it, even though the edit softens things up. It’s dynamic and yet beautiful at the same time.
* What flower I actually photographed seems to be up for debate. There is a difference between lotus and water lilies, but I don’t know enough to tell. All I know is the native Singaporeans I was with called these lotus. Does anyone know the answer? Here’s the original photo for more clarity.
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I would say they were water lilies but i am no expert. i love your photograph though and the painterly effect has captured the essence of energy perfectly
What a difference those edits make – and yes, how ‘painterly’. I love it.
So beautiful Kat. I love the original picture and then getting to see what you have digitally created. Both are beautiful but for different reasons.
So beautiful, love the soft colors. HPPF!
Beautiful result Kat; certainly very ‘Monet-esque’. Lotus or water lily, I just love the vibrant pink flowers.
Happy PPF!
Very elegant and etheral quality to edited photo ~ Well done! ~ enjoy ^_^
Wow… stunning is really the word for this, Kat. Beautifully edited.
I immediately thought of Monet when I saw this, too! 🙂
Absolutely beautiful!
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Happy PPF!!
Mary
Sublime radiation……love the misty quality
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Oh my-both your soft digital rendering and your crisp photograph are really beautiful!! Happy PPF!
Absolutely gorgeous..that pink is stunning… ! Very nice!
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A gorgeous dreamy image. I LIKE
Vi
Oh wow, stunning! I love how you increase the beauty of nature to a supernatural, dreamy realm! <3
A stunning tribute to Monet’s water lilies.
Very pretty you did a great piece of art. These are water lilies.
Have a nice Monday
Nicole/Beadwright
I don’t know the difference between a lotus and a water lily (I didn’t know there was one…) — but I know that what you created from your photograph is stunning. So much more appealing and dramatic than the actual photograph.