Which Path To Follow? - (enlarge)

The original image did not turn out as I had hoped. Possibly due to

Camera Settings (see info). But I decided to play with the file before

deleting. This took awhile, but I finally came to a place where I was

pretty well satisfied. I will include the original below. (visits,

comments, always appreciated, ;-)Gail)

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Very interesting (and good) post-processing.  I would have never guessed that the original was a flower.  Good work!  

The orginal and the consequential posting couldn't be at further ends of the scale. But both amazingly compelling in thier own right.

 

I love the creativity of the processed posted version. It is a myriad of Celtic influenced design and a maze of cold steel and sharp blades that threaten to ensnare those that dare to penetrate its depths.

Beautifully done Gail!

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

 

PS I didn't mean to insinuate that you were actually influenced by anything Celtic, but I'm sure I remember you saying you had Scottish ancsestors?

So good to hear you enjoyed the finished composition. If you concentrate long enough and experiment with the tools within Photoshop, you can come up with some pretty amazing designs. A little knowledge of layers and blending modes is a must as well.

Funny, I had thought of call it 'Fraught With Danger' or 'Perilous Journey' but I didn't want to cast too negative a 'spin' on it. I don't really dwell in those places, yet I am pleased when I can composse something that has strong lines. Thankyou so much for that positive feedback Alf, truly appreciated!

Wow. This is a great i age, very comelling. It draws you through and is a masterpiece of light. Very well done Gail.

Hello Gail

 

I thougt it was some part of a tower. Very cool image Gail. I like it very much.

Kind regards

Bela Dick

A beautiful creative and original result, Gail!

 

Exceptionally creative.  I cannot phantom how this was done.  congratulations.

Excellent work! (6)

very nice creation Gail with 3D look...lots of paths here...regards....David

Hi Gail,

A++ on the imaging architecture displayed here.

Well shot and well composed.

Warmest regard to my dear friend,

Mike

Very interesting and perfect tonality, Gail! BR.

You have turned an innocent flower into something sharp and rather menacing. I hope you don't get trapped in your own creations.

I hope I don't get caught either Jack ;-) ! many thanks for your input and visit!!!

Many thanks for your visit and of course your thoughts on this composition, truly is appreciated!

I like it when I get A++ from my 'Professor'!!! Sincere thanks for your visit Mike.

Stunning graphics and visualization, excellent toning!

many thanks vlad, I truly appreciate that compliment as I am a great admirer of your work.

Unbelievable!  I thought at first you'd been playing with crystals.  Stunning work, Gail.

Thankyou Margo for your visit, glad you liked the image!

Sincere thanks to each of you for your  thoughts on this compositon, it was involved, yet fun to do.

Thankyou for those very fine words of critique, truly appreciate your kind compliments.

I can see where you thought it was part of a Tower. On closer view it gets a bit more complicated;-) happy that you dropped by and thankful for your support and encouragement.