Inspiring Photo: Floral Twirl #2434264

Floral Twirl

Uploaded: July 23, 2006 07:07:57

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This is my first time working with layers. I burnt the background and fixed some of the spots on the flower and finally added a little twirl effect. Please let me know what you think!!

Comments

Candice C. Calhoun July 23, 2006

Beautiful work, Amy...love the composition and color, along with the excellent sense of motion you achieved here!

ccc #489516

Denise M. Snyder July 23, 2006

Very cool effects Amy! I like it! #3065822

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you very much, Candice and Denise!! I am glad you like this!!! #3065854

July 23, 2006

Amy, I just love this! What a beautiful job you did. #3065901

William C. Raco July 23, 2006

Very pretty swirls, colors and technique
Well done, Amy

Bill #3065913

Nancy L. Green July 23, 2006

Wonderful effects Amy!! I haven't had the nerve to try layers as of yet so I am very impressed!! Well done!!! <>< #3065948

Rakesh Syal July 23, 2006

WOW!!! Great job, Amy! #3065953

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you very much, Joyce, Bill and Nancy!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3065955

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you very much, Rakesh!! :) #3065965

Tamara K. Walker July 23, 2006

beautiful composition. wonderful effects, great results. #3066033

Laura Clay-Ballard July 23, 2006

INCREDIBLE image! I love it! #3066038

Lynne Morris July 23, 2006

Wow Amy, what a beautiful image, and I like the fact that its creative but you can still tell it's a flower, great work. #3066146

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Tamara, Laura, and Lynne!! :) #3066199

Tamera S. Phillips July 23, 2006

Very well done Amy! I can't figure the layers thing out for my life. Well done. #3066269

July 23, 2006

Appropraite implementation of twirl effect...Excellent Job, Amy!!! #3066302

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Tamera and Rajesh!! :) #3066361

Kenneth Mucke July 23, 2006

Very very creative and colorful Amy...Great job and shot #3066495

Gail Vitikacs July 23, 2006

WOW...this is AWESOME!!! Show us more!!!! #3066510

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Kenneth and Gail!! :) #3066519

Kristian L. Stricklin July 23, 2006

Wonderful image, Amy! Very neat and creative! #3066758

Lorraine A. Cook July 23, 2006

A+++++++++++++++<:))

Excellent first time endeavor, Amy!!<:)) #3066783

Ugur Erkmen July 23, 2006

Excellent work Amy.Very creative indeed. #3066969

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Kristian, Lorraine, and Ugur!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3067251

Pat Gamwell July 23, 2006

BRAVO! Excellent design & presentation, Amy! Looks like a gorgeous pinwheel I used to love to play with as a kid! #3067257

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Pat!! :) #3067264

Hector Contreras July 23, 2006

Incredible image! love the effect and the great colors
Heco

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Marilyn K. Lincecum July 23, 2006

Fantastic image and effects, Amy. Wonderful colors. #3067743

Amy JACKSON July 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Heco and Marilyn!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3067816

Bill Wyatt July 24, 2006

I think you did a wonderful job. The colors and effects are terrific, Amy! #3068267

Glenn E. Urquhart July 24, 2006

Striking, creative, beautiful composition, Amy!!! Very Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3068310

Kathleen K. Parker July 24, 2006

Very clever and colorful, Amy!
kk #3068519

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Bill, Glenn, and KK!! :) #3069581

Life Expressions July 24, 2006

Excellent PS work, Amy! Love the bold colors and the swirl. #3069816

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Robin!! :) #3069855

Su Sana E. P July 24, 2006

Amy, I know nothing about the layers but I'm impressed with your technique on this image.
#3069895

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you so much, Susan!! :) #3069918

Paula Dwyer July 24, 2006

I think its fantastic!! Awesome colors and effects!! Nice job!! :) #3070047

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Paula!! :) #3070063

Pamela Shane July 24, 2006

I see Lorraine gave you an A++++++++ -
must be the teache in her coming out!
This is gorgeous Amy - wouldn't know it was a first attempt. :) #3070300

July 24, 2006

You did a very nice job. I love the energy of this abstract floral composition. Great colors. :) Andree #3070530

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you so much, Pamela and Andree!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3070559

Carol McCants July 24, 2006

Wowser...I LOVE it! #3070801

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you so much, Carol!! :) #3070819

Ken Smith July 24, 2006

I just spun my laptop monitor and it created a great effect. LOL Wonderful shot, Amy. #3070984

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thanks so much, Ken!! :) #3071027

Ronald F. Fischer July 24, 2006

Awesome PS work for a beautiful image!! #3071249

Emile Abbott July 24, 2006

Nice PSE work on this Amy #3071278

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Ronald and Emile!! :) #3071295

Nicole Kessel July 24, 2006

Neat effects, Amy! #3071652

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Nicole! :) #3071971

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Douglas!! :) #3072014

Jill Odice July 24, 2006

Swirly and sweet! Great piece of work Amy! #3072060

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you so much, Jill!! :) #3072205

Chastity Abbott July 24, 2006

Reminds me of those twirling toys for children!!! Good job! #3072423

Amy JACKSON July 24, 2006

Thank you very much, Chastity! :) #3073168

Theresa M. VanderStaay July 25, 2006

Well done Amy....I really like what you've created here with layers and other enhancements....It really adds some great color and movement to this flower photo...Love the swirl effect...Looks kind of like a pinwheel with the ends on fire....Great job Amy...Thanks for sharing....Tessa #3077409

Amy JACKSON July 25, 2006

Thank you so much, Theresa! I really appreciate your kind comments!! :) #3077525

Susie Peek-Swint July 25, 2006

I love the effect you've achieved here Amy ~ I've played with the twirl filter but think it takes certain subjects to work well, and you've found it in this pretty flower! #3079662

Amy JACKSON July 25, 2006

Thanks so much, Susie! I appreciate your comments! :) #3080517

Dr Silly July 26, 2006

Pretty cool, Amy. Love the effects. :O)
#3085199

Amy JACKSON July 26, 2006

Thank you very much, Dr. Silly!! :) #3085508

Jenny Bosmans July 27, 2006

Super use of effect on this gorgeous and colorful image, Amy! :) #3089851

Amy JACKSON July 27, 2006

Thank you very much, Jenny!! :) #3089864

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 29, 2006

Very nice use of the twirl filter! An excellent image! #3099582

Amy JACKSON July 29, 2006

Thank you very much, Allen!! :) #3100073

Kenny Metro July 30, 2006

This is great!! I like what you done with this one,Amy! #3101315

Amy JACKSON July 30, 2006

Hi Ken! Thank you very much! :) #3101773

Birgitta Brostrom July 31, 2006

Wonderful effects Amy! I really like it! #3105827

Amy JACKSON July 31, 2006

Thank you very much, Birgitta!! :) #3106390

Datha Y. Thompson August 01, 2006

Very Creative Amy!! Me too, I love the effects and that you can still see its a flower!! AWESOME Job!! #3112657

Amy JACKSON August 01, 2006

Thank you so much, Datha!! :) #3112674

John V. Roscich August 03, 2006

LOVE THE EFFECT AMY
JUST FINISHED A 4 WEK PS CLASS IN BP
DID A LOT WITH LAYERS-YOU SEEM TO UNDERSTAND IT WITHOUT THE CLASS. LIKE THE TWIRL AND COLORS
VERY VERY COOL IMAGE MAKING
JOHN
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Amy JACKSON August 03, 2006

Thank you so much, John! I feel like this was a lucky try. I still don't know how to do layers very well. :) #3119636

Tammy Scott August 03, 2006

I love the color and effect on this #3120626

Amy JACKSON August 03, 2006

Thank you very much, Tammy!! :) #3120755

Candy Avera August 11, 2006

I REALLY like the effect on this Amy. You pp really makes this a unique image. Well done! #3151387

Amy JACKSON August 11, 2006

Thank you very much, Candice! :) #3151442

eileen bedford August 15, 2006

Great work on your image, Amy. #3167859

Amy JACKSON August 15, 2006

Thank you very much, Eileen!! :) #3167889

Carlo Cascone August 18, 2006

A great shot with a skilled digital work!
Carlo #3181491

Amy JACKSON August 18, 2006

Thank you so much, Carlo!! :) #3181638

Kenneth Mucke August 26, 2006

Way to go Amy...Congrats on this beautiful finalist #3218427

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you very much, Kenneth! I really appreciate it!! :) #3218613

Carol Teal August 26, 2006

Congrats Amy! I really like this one alot! #3218675

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you very much, Carol!! :) #3218693

Datha Y. Thompson August 26, 2006

Big Congrats Amy!! :0) #3218788

Shelly A. Van Camp August 26, 2006

Congrats!! A beauty!!! #3218810

Bill Wyatt August 26, 2006

Amy congratulations on this beautiful and creative finalist!!! #3218856

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you very much, Datha, Shelly and Bill!! :) #3218916

Chastity Abbott August 26, 2006

Clapping hands!!!!!!! Bravo!!!!! Good luck the next round!!! #3218925

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you so much, Chastity!! :) #3219001

Denise M. Snyder August 26, 2006

Huge Congrats Amy!!!! #3219342

Jenny Bosmans August 26, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Amy! :) #3219461

Sharon King August 26, 2006

Congratulations AmY!! #3219488

Sylvia Rossler August 26, 2006

Beautiful finalist ! Big congrats Amy :o) #3219535

Ray Clarke August 26, 2006

Congratulations Amy (ac) #3219627

Stephen Zacker August 26, 2006

Very creative, colorful, and cool. Congratulations #3219785

Kenny Metro August 26, 2006

Congrats Amy!!!! Way to go! #3219811

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you very very much, Denise, Jenny, Sharon, Sylvia, Audrey, Stephen, and Ken!!! :) I appreciate your support!! #3219859

Paul A. Harrett August 26, 2006

Very nice effect congrads #3220042

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you so much, Paul!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3220143

Terry L. Ellis August 26, 2006

Amy, congratulations on this wonderful finalist! WTG! #3220277

Nancy L. Green August 26, 2006

Congratulations Amy!! <>< #3220298

Dorann Weber August 26, 2006

BIG congrats Amy! #3220452

Kaye Burazin August 26, 2006

Outstanding Amy. I am so thrilled for you! #3220541

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you SO much, Terry, Nancy, Dorann, and Kaye!! I really appreciate your encouragement and support!! :) #3220945

Tressie Davis August 26, 2006

Congrats Amy, wonderful finalist!! #3221096

Sherri Gorman August 26, 2006

Congratulations! #3221261

Robert R. Goodman August 26, 2006

A very big congratulations to you Amy,And a beautiful image this is!!!!!!!!! #3221308

Michelle J. Harvey August 26, 2006

Gorgeous image Amy!! Congrats!! #3221480

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you very much, Tressie, Sherri, Robert and Michelle!! I really appreciate your comments!! :) #3221727

eileen bedford August 26, 2006

Congratulations, Amy #3222107

Pat Gamwell August 26, 2006

Fabulous Amy! Big CONGRATS! #3222177

Lorraine A. Cook August 26, 2006

Congratulations and Good Luck in the next round, Amy!<:)) #3222332

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you so much, Eileen, Pat, and Lorraine! :) #3222380

Su Sana E. P August 26, 2006

Amy, Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist!! #3222774

Steve Rice August 26, 2006

Amy,Just a quick note to let you know how happy I was to see you recieve a finalist on your photo. Congratulations!! #3222821

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you very much, Susana and Steve!! I really appreciate your comments!! :) #3223022

Revonda L. Gentry August 26, 2006

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Amy!! #3223177

Amy JACKSON August 26, 2006

Thank you so much, Revonda!! I really appreciate your comments!! :) #3223210

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 26, 2006

Really great image, love the effects work!! A big congratulations Amy!! #3223397

Leonard Pierce August 26, 2006

Congratulations Amy! #3223426

Husain Akhtar August 27, 2006

Warmest congratulations for being a finalist, Amy! Very well deserved success! #3224223

Laura Clay-Ballard August 27, 2006

Congrats! awesome! #3224632

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you very much, Donna, Len, MH, Kevin, and Laura! I appreciate it!! :) #3224881

Jeff Robinson August 27, 2006

Beautifully done Amy; congrats on your excellent Finalist! Jeff #3225353

Cyn Valentine August 27, 2006

Congratulations Amy..beautifully done! #3225387

Sandra Freyler August 27, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful image, Amy! :) I'm REALLY happy for you... #3225779

Kristian L. Stricklin August 27, 2006

Congrats, Amy! #3226008

Kathy Reeves August 27, 2006

Congrautlations Amy on a fabulous finalist!! #3226074

Kathleen K. Parker August 27, 2006

Congratulations, Amy!
kk #3226156

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you so much, Jeff, Cyn, Sandra, Kristian, Kathy, and KK!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3226177

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 27, 2006

I missed this yesterday going through the finalists Amy. I am sorry, and add a big congratulations!!! Allen #3226531

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you so much, Allen!! :) #3226686

Crossroad Photography August 27, 2006

A big congratulations on your lovely finalist, Amy and best of luck in the next round. #3226696

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you so much, Picture It!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3226726

Nadya Johnson August 27, 2006

Congratulations Amy, on this VERY awesome finalist!! I am so glad too, you put it in your gallery onto Page #1: it is so hard sometimes to catch everybody on the finals page. Especially if you're in a little hurry, especially if the site is acting up and you keep getting bounced (which does happen when the finals are announced since everybody's doing it!) A WONDERFUL image, and the silver oval's very well deserved! #3226842

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you very very much, Nadya!! I really appreciate your comments and encouragement!! :) #3226867

Karen Slagle August 27, 2006

Super work on this awesome and fun finalist. Good luck, Amy... #3227046

RC Fritz August 27, 2006

Beautiful image, Amy. Good luck in the next roud! #3227061

Tamera S. Phillips August 27, 2006

Yeah!! Congrats on your finalist Amy. #3227067

Emile Abbott August 27, 2006

Your PS work paid off and congratulations Amy. #3227355

Jenny D August 27, 2006

Very pretty! Congrats! #3227392

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you so much, Karen, RC, Tamera, Emile, and JD!! I really appreciate your nice comments!! :) #3227448

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas August 27, 2006

Big Congratulations Amy!,
Amalia #3227582

Sam Britt August 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Amy. I can't beleive I missed commenting on this one in July. It's an excellent image.

Sam #3227655

Jill Odice August 27, 2006

Congrats Amy!!! :-) #3227853

August 27, 2006

wow, cool pic. Congratulations on being a FINALIST!!!! You've come a long way in such a short time. It wasn't that long ago you were worried about just getting a picture on the internet. Now you're kicking butt in contests. Awesome. #3228458

Renaee Dimond August 27, 2006

Congratulations Amy on your fantastic finalist!! :) #3228490

Hector Contreras August 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Amy
Heco #3228591

Ken Smith August 27, 2006

Way to go Amy!! #3228609

Tammy Scott August 27, 2006

Congraulations on this outstanding finalist #3228952

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you so much, Amalia, Sam, Jill, Da, Renaee, Heco, Ken, and Tammy!! I really appreciate your comments and encouragement!! :) #3229244

Marilyn K. Lincecum August 27, 2006

A big congratulaions Amy, on this beautiful finalist and good luck in the next round !! #3229650

Amy JACKSON August 27, 2006

Thank you very much, Marilyn!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3229660

Donna Roberts August 28, 2006

This wonderful image makes a beautiful new mini-pic Amy.
Congrats on a well deserved finalist!
:-) ddu
#3230164

Carol Sawyer August 28, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful image, Amy!!!!! #3230431

Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2006

A BIG CONGRATS on your Finalist photo, Amy!!! Very well deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #3230527

Hendrik Storme August 28, 2006

Great job! Congratulations!!! #3230852

Ross Throndson August 28, 2006

Big Congratulations, Amy, on your very Beautiful & Creative Finalist!! :^) #3231510

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Thank you very much, Donna, Carol, Glenn, Hendrik, and Ross!! I really appreciate it!! :) #3231852

Liane Saliba August 28, 2006

Congratulations!!! Nice Finalist!!! #3231862

John V. Roscich August 28, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS AMY
BEAUTIFUL
WELL DESERVED
JOHN #3232178

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Thank you very much, Liane and John!! I really appreciate your comments!! #3232523

Katherine Kuhn August 28, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist! A beautiful image & wonderful colors & composition. #3232538

Marie Fields August 28, 2006

WOOHOO!!! Congratulations on making finalist, Amy! I am so excited for you! WTG!!! Terrific image! #3232539

Alana Ibe August 28, 2006

AWESOME creation!!! Congratulations! I love these effects!!! #3232744

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Thanks SO much, Kathy, Marie, and Alana!! I really appreciate your comments!!! :) #3232990

Wendy Stevenson August 28, 2006

Big Congrats on this fun colourful finalist Amy! Best of luck in the final round!! #3232991

Autum Rhoades August 28, 2006

I concur with everyone else - terrific work on this and your finalist award is well deserved! Congrats!!! #3233066

Manuel Barrera August 28, 2006

congratulations Amy #3233090

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Thank you so much, Wendy, Autum, and Manuel!! I appreciate you all very much!! :) #3233661

Tarun Bose August 28, 2006

Big congrats Amy for deserving finalist. #3234321

Mick Burkey August 28, 2006

Very Cool image, Amy!! Congrats on the finals - good luck! #3234344

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Thank you very much, Tarun and Mick!! :) #3234367

Amy JACKSON August 28, 2006

Thanks so much, Douglas!!! :) #3236516

Dennis Flanagan August 29, 2006

WTG Amy, beautiful photo. #3238981

Pamela Shane August 29, 2006

Congratulations Amy on your super finalist!!!! :) #3239957

Amy JACKSON August 29, 2006

Thank you very much, Dennis and Pam! I appreciate it!! :) #3241895

Kristi A. Howson August 29, 2006

Congratulations Amy on this fanastic Finalist. Love the color and energy here! #3242228

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 30, 2006

OOOHHH..NOW this is COOL!!!! Congrats on this awesome finalist:) #3244671

Amy JACKSON August 30, 2006

Thank you very much, Kristi and Alisha! I appreciate your comments! :) #3244696

eileen bedford August 30, 2006

A fantastic job, congratulations. Love it as your mini pic... #3246437

Amy JACKSON August 30, 2006

Thanks so much, Eileen!! :) #3246798

Lavone Vannoy August 30, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!!!!!! :) LOVE IT! PERFECT MINI PIC TOO!!!! :) #3247398

Amy JACKSON August 31, 2006

Thank you very much, Lavone!!! :) #3248980

Phillip R. Connolly September 02, 2006

Congrats Amy, a well deserved finalist. The effect you have achieved is very nice, quite striking infact. I have yet to master layers, and need a good reference that I could follow to get going in it. all the best.

Phil #3259468

Amy JACKSON September 02, 2006

Thanks so much, Phillip!! I appreciate your nice comments!! :) #3259481

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 04, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Amy. I absolutely love it. Great work. #3263793

Amy JACKSON September 04, 2006

Thank you so much, Kirsten!! :) #3265091

Paula Dwyer September 05, 2006

Congratulations Amy!!! :) #3272015

Amy JACKSON September 06, 2006

Thank you so much, Paula!! :) #3273567

Stanley J. Contrades September 08, 2006

Love the vivid colors and your use of the twirl effect gives it its uniqueness, Amy. CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty being chosen as a Finalist!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3286018

Amy JACKSON September 09, 2006

Thank you so much, Stan!!! I appreciate your comments!! :) #3286930

September 19, 2006

Great shot Amy and Congrats!! Keep them coming! #3329547

Amy JACKSON September 19, 2006

Thanks, Dave!!!! :) #3329566

Stanley C. Sims October 05, 2006

I'm looking at your gallery, and I like the effects of this photo. Great work. #3412860

Amy JACKSON October 05, 2006

Thank you very much, Stanley!! :) #3413017

Mike F. Anderson February 25, 2007

Great use of this effect Amy and nice presentation! #3989501

Amy JACKSON February 25, 2007

Thank you very much, Mike! :) #3990520

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