Comment from alaskapat
Oh my goodness! This I absolutely gorgeous my friend! I could sit and stare at this for a long time.
I love the flowers and the two perfectly placed butterflies.
The dreamy background in the green tones is perfect.
I love the fact that you included the three buds , stem and leaves. I love the way you filled the frame here!
This is outstanding and such gorgeous entry to this contest!
It's a winner! Well presented!

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023

Hi Pat, I actually took the front flower on the right and put in in the back at the left to balance this out. I thought it looked a little empty back there. Thank you so much for the extraordinary review. I can't tell you how honored I feel! Glad you enjoyed my butterflies too! :o) Nancy

Comment from suffolkbrian
glad i got back six stars as this is so impressive i thought at first it was a digital creation and therefor should not be in this contest,but how wrong can you be,words fail me on this,sublime work...brian

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023

Hi Brian, This is a photograph that I used filters on to create the look you see. The butterflies were created from the top petal on the right. Thanks you so much for the totally awesome review. I'm glad I surprised you and that you enjoyed what I did to the extent you did! Thank you so much! :o) Nancy

reply by suffolkbrian on 20-Mar-2023

your welcome

Comment from FBI GUY
Holy Cow! This is one of the most creative adapted photographs I have ever seen. I would love to have a bit of your postproduction talent. Your creativity and imagination are on full display. The rich colors and the shading and shadow work is spot on. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 19-Mar-2023

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reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023

Hi Gary, It's not as hard to do as it looks. You definitely have to learn how to cut images out from the background though. Thank you so much for the "Holy Cow" and the super six star rating. I am extremely honored! Thanks for the contest wishes too! :o) Nancy

reply by FBI GUY on 19-Mar-2023

What program do you use? I have Photoshop but have never had any success using it on a causal basis.

reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023

I do my cutting with Microsoft Digital Image 10. It's an old program that's at least 10 years old maybe more. I used it to create the background too with it's radial foil filter. I hope the program will still be compatible when I get my next computer. I have Windows 10 now. For the look of the flowers I used Topaz Studio 2. Hope that helps! :o) Nancy

reply by FBI GUY on 19-Mar-2023

Yes it does. Thanks!

reply by the author on 19-Mar-2023

You're very welcome Gary! :o)