Photo manipulation is so handy for me in two ways.
Number One, I can create art through photoshop. Hurray! For centuries people have been painting and drawing and now that the digital age is upon us and photoshop (or some variation of editing software) is on most people’s computers, we can now let our imagination fly with pixels!
Number Two, when I haven’t been out to take a picture for this challenge, I dig through my previous shots to see what I can convert to monochrome lol.
For the entire gallery, please check Leanne Cole’s blog later today.
Monochrome Coneflower
Laura Macky Photography 
November 11, 2014 at 2:41 am
Nice job Laura, A very artistic effect. I’ve been doing some Photoshop stuff myself lately. Its amazing what can be done with the right tools and some creativity 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 7:03 am
Thanks Eddie! I know a lot of tricks and putting them together now …. having that “ah-ha” moment is kinda fun. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 12:37 pm
Cool, I have only had one or two of those moments to date, and am only scratching the surface on what these various software suites can do. My editing is really basic, but as they say ‘its the journey and not the destination that matters’ Perhaps one day though I might get to master some of your mad wizard skills in the digital darkroom 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 1:03 pm
Absolutely! Not that I know half of what Photoshop can do but I do know a few tricks. Once you learn how to mask, a whole new world opens up. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 3:38 am
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It’s so nice ❤
November 11, 2014 at 7:04 am
Thank you so much for your generous reblog!
November 11, 2014 at 3:50 am
I really like this
November 11, 2014 at 7:04 am
Thanks so much. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 3:53 am
nice shot
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November 11, 2014 at 7:05 am
Thanks 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 3:59 am
Big wow.
Yes. Love editing software.
November 11, 2014 at 8:00 am
Thank you Gav. 🙂 Wouldn’t you love to be a fly on the wall with some of the great photo editors? I know I would!
November 11, 2014 at 2:19 pm
Yes. I would. Makes big difference to one’s art.
November 11, 2014 at 4:26 am
this is awesome! not only is it my favorite flowers, but that it is monochrome just elevates it a whole different level. this would look great about 5′ x 5′ on my wall.
November 11, 2014 at 7:07 am
Why thank you so much! I noticed that I need to redo it so that the black goes around all the edges but I didn’t have time. If you really want it, you can purchase it off my website…when I finish it that is lol. It’s up there now but it’s this version. I was thinking of getting one myself! Anyway, I didn’t want to ignore you if you wanted it. Just contact me via the link at the top of my blog if you do. No worries if you don’t!
November 11, 2014 at 4:37 am
Wonderful.
November 11, 2014 at 7:07 am
Thank you Victor 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 4:39 am
I really like this. There’s a sense of motion. I think I could stare at this for too long.
November 11, 2014 at 7:07 am
I know right? It’s a bit dizzying! lol
November 11, 2014 at 4:51 am
Looks quite like solar flares in a nearby galaxy 🙂
A real beauty of a shot and I do like the way you have handled the processing.
November 11, 2014 at 7:08 am
Oh that’s interesting. It does have a celestial feel. Thanks Robert. I’ve been out and about lately and am backlogged in blogs. Sorry if I appear aloof because that is not my intention.
November 11, 2014 at 7:39 am
As long as you are doing well – that is all that matters – I don’t take anything personally – I know all too well how things (other than the blog) crop up – you’re my pal and I know you will get to things when you can. Often it is all I can do to get a post up on some days 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 7:56 am
Thank you for understanding Robert! And yes you are one of my good WP pals!!!
November 11, 2014 at 4:53 am
Beautiful capture of the Fibonacci Sequence! Lovely!
November 11, 2014 at 7:08 am
Thank you so much! (googling)
November 11, 2014 at 7:56 am
It’s fascinating! So much in nature shouts of the Golden Ratio. And you caught it perfectly.
November 11, 2014 at 7:58 am
Thank you again!
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November 11, 2014 at 7:11 am
Hey! Thank you Carrie! :))
November 11, 2014 at 6:53 am
Very nice.
November 11, 2014 at 8:01 am
Thank you! 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 6:54 am
now your imagination can fly! As a keen photoartist I know that purists disdain but it still takes a quality shot to start with – as with this. The flower is seemingly spinning for joy ❤
November 11, 2014 at 7:09 am
Thank you so much Laura. I like photoart too and I’ve often wondered which I like best so I continue to do both lol. I appreciate your comments. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 6:59 am
I commend the original image, Laura. No matter the capabilities of PS, if the original composition is not interesting PS can’t make it better.
November 11, 2014 at 7:10 am
That is true Ravi although sometimes I try to do things with not-so-great images and once in awhile it works (maybe in my own mind LOL). Thank you for your comments. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 7:00 am
Good one…
November 11, 2014 at 7:10 am
Thank you!
November 11, 2014 at 7:27 am
Absolutely love it 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 7:33 am
Yay! Thank you 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 8:46 am
😀
November 11, 2014 at 8:19 am
Amazing! Looks like it’s pulsating.
November 11, 2014 at 9:01 am
Thank you!
November 11, 2014 at 8:45 am
Laura, this image put my Heart up in my throat. It is GORGEOUS!!! I “envy” you your knowledge of PS. I am studying LR5 right now, slowly heading over to PSCC. Count yourself very fortunate that you have the time to put into learning. Getting back to this image …. honestly, Laura, it is incredible!!! Stunning stunning stunning!!! Love, Amy
November 11, 2014 at 9:02 am
Thank you so very much Amy!!! I really appreciate it. :))))
November 11, 2014 at 9:37 am
I know you do. 🙂 Hopefully I will gain the knowledge you have … ah, happy pursuits! Take care, Laura. I really admire you! Love, Amy
November 11, 2014 at 11:15 am
You will amy! Its a fun adcenture. If you ever have a question about it, you can email me and I will try to answer.
November 11, 2014 at 1:33 pm
Oh thank YOU, Laura. I LOVE learning and I do so at a fast pace, yet there are times …. and when I learn I must apply to remember. I’ve been speeding so fast learning, I forgot what my “magic” settings are to photograph the moon. I have to refer to one of my books in order to remember. Hehehehehehe Oh yes, are we having fun yet??? LOL (((HUGS))) Amy
November 11, 2014 at 9:40 am
I love this shot! Very abstract! The monochrome gives it a 3D feel. I can almost feel it move as well!
November 11, 2014 at 11:15 am
I’m glad you feel the movement! And thank you for liking my image. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 10:00 am
a beautiful image!!!
November 11, 2014 at 11:16 am
Thank you! 🙂
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November 11, 2014 at 10:18 am
Unbelievable Laura. Just amazing macro work. Love the focal point. Wow…
November 11, 2014 at 11:17 am
Thank you Danny boy LOL! I appreciate it 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 11:58 am
Wow! Stunning!
November 11, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Thank you Damo!
November 11, 2014 at 12:00 pm
Reblogged this on Striking Photography by Bo blog and commented:
Fantastic work!
November 11, 2014 at 1:05 pm
Thank you! I’m so honored you would reblog another image. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 12:31 pm
A great shot. Thanks for the view.
November 11, 2014 at 1:02 pm
Thank you so much for your comments. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 12:51 pm
A beautiful rendered flower. Yes, it’s hard to imagine how it would be without Photoshop or any other picture editing program these days, isn’t it!
November 11, 2014 at 1:03 pm
Thank you so much Otto. It truly is hard to imagine! My flower wouldn’t be spinning your eyes in circles. O.o
November 11, 2014 at 12:54 pm
MesmerIsing. Gorgeous and stunning!
I love the movement you’ve created in this ‘still’ flower Laura.
Coneflowers are so intricate and interesting.
November 11, 2014 at 1:04 pm
Thank you so much Robyn! I do love these coneflowers. I can’t wait for next spring when our next batch blooms. They have such interesting patterns.
November 11, 2014 at 1:09 pm
They are amazing… and they keep drawing you back to look at them once more 😉
..or perhaps just something in the water here..lol
Lovely Laura… really lovely!
November 11, 2014 at 1:11 pm
haha must be the water! 😀 Thank you. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 2:09 pm
Beautiful! The sharpness and dream-like blur make a lovely contrast.
November 11, 2014 at 2:12 pm
Thank you! You succinctly said what I was going for. 🙂
November 11, 2014 at 6:53 pm
Very clever, Laura! You should have titled it Vortex…it just spins you around and sucks you in!
November 11, 2014 at 7:14 pm
Thank you :). I have to admit this was a fun one. It does make one a bit dizzy does t it.
November 11, 2014 at 11:19 pm
Hi Laura, this is lovely work, I too am torn between the “pure” photography and the digital art we can create from our images. Your might be interested in reading a little about Pictorialism http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ipic/hd_ipic.htm
it seems the photographers have been torn between the two ideas since the beginning!!!
once again I love this image the fine detail in the middle, and the soft delicate leaves whisping about!
November 12, 2014 at 6:24 am
Actually I’m not really torn lol. i love it! Thank you for the link and the comment about the image. 🙂
November 12, 2014 at 11:43 am
What an interesting link. I had time to read it. Thank you.
November 12, 2014 at 6:20 am
Wow….stunning….draws me right in!
November 12, 2014 at 6:30 am
Thank you Sharon! It made me dizzy creating it lol.
November 12, 2014 at 6:53 am
Very nice editing. Like the motion of the petals agains the center.
November 12, 2014 at 7:46 am
Thanks so much! I had fun with this one. 🙂
November 12, 2014 at 9:46 am
There is also a little trick of the eye as whenever I first look at this or click it appears to move outward!! Or is that just me. Any way it’s a wonderful process you have done.
November 12, 2014 at 10:25 am
Im glad youre seeing the motion.
November 12, 2014 at 10:39 am
Gorgeous!!
November 12, 2014 at 11:15 am
Thank you!
November 12, 2014 at 10:55 am
Now, I love me a good coneflower – but you’ve turned a simple coneflower into spinning monochrome fireworks! Awesome. 8^)
November 12, 2014 at 11:14 am
Thank you so much. 🙂
November 12, 2014 at 3:57 pm
Love the deft artistic touch demonstrated in your image…I like that you produced is a B & W image.
November 12, 2014 at 6:16 pm
Thanks so much Charlie! It was a fun one although my eyes were crossed afterward 😉
November 12, 2014 at 7:02 pm
Laura, this image is INSANE! I love it… but it also makes me a touch nauseous 🙂
November 12, 2014 at 7:14 pm
haha Thanks Shane. I felt the same way working on it.
November 12, 2014 at 9:05 pm
Love it. Wonderful image.
November 12, 2014 at 9:18 pm
Thank you Tommy 🙂
November 13, 2014 at 9:07 am
This is simply fabulous!! Wonderful art Laura!!
November 13, 2014 at 9:17 am
Thank you so much Jamie. 🙂
November 13, 2014 at 9:22 am
You are very welcome! 🙂
November 13, 2014 at 1:54 pm
This is stunning – you did a fantastic job creating this!!!
November 13, 2014 at 2:41 pm
Thank you very much!
November 16, 2014 at 4:25 pm
WOW! I am in love with this shot!
November 16, 2014 at 4:26 pm
Yay thank you!
November 19, 2014 at 10:50 pm
i really like this. the fact that it is black and white helps to bring out the details of the middle part of the coneflower.
November 20, 2014 at 7:21 am
I’m glad you do. I rather had fun with it. Thank you Rudy. 🙂
December 6, 2014 at 1:14 pm
Very very beautiful!
December 6, 2014 at 2:03 pm
Thank you! I’m glad you are converted. 😉