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15-NOV-2010 Paul Alters

One bite..... pay the price!

Golden nectar on the outside but pure poison on the inside.

Canon EOS 50D
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Canon Image Challenge17-Nov-2010 14:34
WOW! in that case, what a great idea!! kudos!! shu
Canon Image Challenge17-Nov-2010 13:33
It's a dandelion slightly rotated on a top layer blending set to overlay and 19% opacity.
The golden nectar is apple cider, the poison is since I hate dandelions in my yard (love them than with my camera) I would have sprayed it with a herbicide and that'll put you down.
Not to mention, it looks quite disgusting in there that it would keep me from wanting to eat it. This goofy tomato has attracted more attention than I ever would have expected. Paul
Canon Image Challenge17-Nov-2010 12:17
looks great!what is this???? shu (you're saying "poison," so i can't imagine what this may be.) shu
Michael Kilpatrick17-Nov-2010 09:36
I think this is the best version so far Paul. Regards, Michael
Guest 16-Nov-2010 22:42
I agree with others and preferred the first version. However, I think Shu gave sound advice to tone down the hot spot. -Michael
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 22:22
I am always a sucker for a pretty smile. I'm going to work on it, maybe hit the reset button start over and re-submit it. After all I love playing in PSE P.A.
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 21:25
sorry paul. i hope i didn't lead you astray w my critique. i do think the tomato needed the highlight on the left, but i meant only to soften it, not take it out completely. i agree w trav that the original is a better choice as compared to this solid color. the original has such nice color and composition that it would be a shame to pull it!!! shu
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 19:37
I believe I'm in agreement with you Trav, if I can't come up with a better edit I may just pull the image since I think it's a little lame anyway. Paul.
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 18:43
Just for the Record, I prefer the earlier version...the water spots were amazingly clean and Glistening...these water drops also seem red. Hummmmm Traveller
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 14:20
It's funny how I didn't even catch the hot spot on the tomato, thanks all for the catch. I reworked it a little. Any guesses before I reveal what is inside? Paul
Michael Kilpatrick16-Nov-2010 10:32
Vibrant colour and strong composition Paul. Definitely an "impactful" image. Regards, Michael
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 06:41
Is that what the inside of a tomato looks like with big flash? Interesting...I never knew. Traveller
Canon Image Challenge16-Nov-2010 05:38
nice color and droplets! (you could try softening the hot spot using the clone stamp on a lower opacity....just be sure to put it on a new layer!) shu