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Friday, December 9, 2011

Rosehips in Winter


Last winter while driving along scenic Highway 12 in Utah from Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon National Park, I saw these frozen rosehips at the side of the road. I thought it might make a good pre-Christmas image.

Usually I only use one texture when I alter photos, two at the most. For this one, though, I tried using three textures and also played with blending modes I usually tend to avoid.

These are all Bonnie's textures.

"Soft Swirls", blending mode overlay at 75%
"Dear John Letter", blending mode difference at 33%
hue/saturation adjustments
contrast adjustment
"Acrylic as Texture", blending mode color burn at 23%
Warming photo filter (LBA)
final levels adjustment

Most times I shy away from this kind of exaggerated color, but for this photo I wanted to achieve something like this and really had to step outside my comfort zone. In the end, I had a lot of fun and actually quite like the result.

I'm linking this to Bonnie's Photo Art Friday, one of my favorite photo challenges.


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30 comments:

  1. Julia DunnitDecember 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    This is just gorgeous Carola, are you going to use it for a Christmas card? Inspired IDE to use hteletterbehind the image,it really is gorgeous.

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  2. AnyesDecember 9, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Stepping out of your comfort zone, is giving a striking result. I love this, Carola.

    A beautiful Christmas photograph :-)

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  3. MarilynDecember 9, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Bravo! Great job. Very holiday looking.

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  4. Sally HDecember 9, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    What a totally stunning picture! Wow! I love everything about it x

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  5. PatDecember 9, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    So pretty!

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  6. La Vie QuotidienneDecember 9, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Well worth the time and effort you put into it...this is beautiful.

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  7. pattyDecember 9, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Carola, I LOVE the image (and also that highway!!) I have been playing with textures too. I like making my own but it's kind of a crap shoot. Lots of trial and error but every once in a while..... voila!!

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  8. suzanne carterDecember 9, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    This is beautiful, it is so cool to see the different effects of textures.
    Blessings Suzanne

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  9. MarianneDecember 9, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    so beautiful

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  10. Kay L. DaviesDecember 9, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I quite like the result as well. You've made subtle changes but the photo is still easily recognizable as frozen rosehips. Beautiful.

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  11. RandyDecember 9, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    That would make a beautiful Christmas card. Yes, the plaza is all lit up and looking wonderful.

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  12. kareninkenaiDecember 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    very beautiful for sure; i always love rosehip photos and especially with frost. thank you for sharing. karen (in kenai, alaska)... smiles; we do have lots of rosehips! Happy Holidays. (visiting from PAF)

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  13. foxysueDecember 10, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Hi Carola, I like this too, well worth the effort. The main Rosehips stand out beautifully, colours and background perfect!

    Would make a lovely card-set

    Sue x

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  14. ChantalDecember 10, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    gorgeous work, makes a nice greeting card for Christmas

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  15. KellyDecember 10, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Hi Carola,
    I really love this! And I love the Dear John letter you included and the beefed up color. Just beautiful and it would make a great card!!

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  16. NancyDecember 10, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    A gorgeous capture of the frosty hips, Carola. xoxo

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  17. Linda TrineDecember 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    So beautifully done! love the vintage feel!

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  18. EVADecember 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Gorgeous image - and very creative how you've processed and enhanced it.

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  19. RosieDecember 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful photo art!

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  20. GeckostoneDecember 10, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Oh yes, this works great for a Christmas image, love the vibrant color! You were in my favorite state, Utah! Someday we want to move there, so much to hike and explore! Deb

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  21. CreatissimoDecember 11, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Beatiful, Carola! I like the colors; and playing with textures is my no.1 fun (besides photography, of course), too. Enjoy!

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  22. WrightStuffDecember 11, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    This is wonderful - nature provides the goods then we add the icing!

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  23. Lisa GordonDecember 11, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Carola, this is beautiful!

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  24. ginaDecember 11, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a magical image! The color and textures are beautiful!

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  25. GinnieDecember 12, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    This is totally stunning, Carola, and would look fabulous as a holiday card!

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  26. 505whimsygirlDecember 12, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    This is so beautiful. I've never tried to alter photographs but now that I finally have internet at my home I might play around with it. I read about Corel Painter (or something similar) and thought of trying it on some of my images.

    Yes! I know what you mean about listening to coyotes. I just love it. My two little dogs sometime even stretch their heads to the heavens and join in. It's funny and magical; their inner wildness coming out!

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  27. ShoshiDecember 12, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Stunning image! I don't think you need to be afraid that you're overdoing the textures or the colour - the result is perfect. A lovely piece of work!

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. I'm thrilled with this technique and as far as I know, nobody else has thought of putting glass bead gel medium on mirror card, but I'm ready to stand corrected! I gave one of the mirrors to a friend for her birthday the other day and she was thrilled with it.

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  28. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.December 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Wonderful editing Carola. Love how you were able to conserve the ice crystals through the edits! Thank you for sharing with PAF in 2011!

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  29. SandyDecember 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    My first time visiting. And I find your photos very interesting. Especially this one-absolutely beautiful. =)

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  30. Seraphinas PhantasieDecember 13, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Das ist traumhaft schön geworden mit der Textue. Richitg gute Arbeit.
    Viele Grüße Synnöve

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