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Prickly Paw Paw ...

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For this week's Sunday Challenge, for which we were asked to create an orb.

Been a while since I did any so I was a bit rusty with the technique and must admit that some of the shots I took last week, which I thought would work really didn't do as well as I'd hoped.

Still, I liked this one which is based on a photo I took at Kiplin Hall, North Yorkshire, of an allium that had gone to seed.

The orb itself was create using the recognised technique of altering the polar co-ordinates while the back ground is the original image mirrored several times and then cropped.

When I get time, most likely tomorrow, I'll add the original image into the Notes along with a few others that I crafted for this particular challenge, but which lost out in the end to the allium.

Luis Soares, Isabelle Barruhet, Bill Robinson / kinderbill, Lebojo and 31 other people have particularly liked this photo


74 comments - The latest ones
 Gudrun
Gudrun club
This looks very good and well done on the background! I even recognized this as an Allium;-)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gudrun club
Pleased you like it Gudrun and grateful for the star! :)
6 years ago.
Gudrun club has replied to autofantasia club
Now I have seen all the notes- spectacular! It's fun to see how well such different originals work out.
6 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Very nicely done Paul, thanks for the background notes.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
Thanks for the kind comments and the star Doug! :)
6 years ago.
 HappySnapper
HappySnapper
A bit beyond me but impressive work just the same (Off to find these Polar regions now!!!)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to HappySnapper
To be fair if Maurice you have the software it's fairly easy to get started with orbs. Then once you get a feel for what works and what doesn't you can look to go that bit further, but initially it's a 4-click process from start to finish! :)
6 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
My alliums are mostly finished now, Paul, but this could be A,christphii. I love the background too, but I don't know how to do this - yet!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Amelia club
Yes, our have gone over too Amelia. This one was in the gardens at Kiplin Hall, which is only a few miles from where we live.

As for how to get the background effect, let me know which software you're using and I'll see if I can offer any advice! :)
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Excellent! I don't know how to do any of it but I enjoy looking at the artwork of others! Fine piece of art, Paul!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Andy Rodker club
As I've said to Maurice above Andy if you have the software it's fairly easy to get started with orbs. Then once you get a feel for what works and what doesn't you can look to go that bit further, but initially it's a 4-click process from start to finish.

Photoshop, PaintShop Pro and GIMP are just 3 of the packages you can use! :)
6 years ago.
 Peggy C
Peggy C club
Magnificent !!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Peggy C club
Thanks! :)
6 years ago.
 Pam J
Pam J club
A cracker !
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Pam J club
Glad you like it Pam and thank you for the fave ... I'd forgotten how much fun can be had making these things! ;)
6 years ago.
 Valfal
Valfal
Beautiful work, Paul!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Valfal
Much appreciated Val as is the fave ... nice to see you stopping by! :)
6 years ago.
 Karen's Place
Karen's Place club
This turned out beautifully, Doc.

Funny I was just thinking of doing orbs recently. They're such fun. :)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Karen's Place club
Yes they are certainly that Karen and addictive too once you start ... anyway, glad you like this one and thank you for the star.

As I said to Val above it's nice to see you stopping by again! :)
6 years ago.
Karen's Place club has replied to autofantasia club
No problem. It's always fun to see what you're up to. I see you've added some more orbs. Fantastic! I really like the statue but they're all pretty cool. :)
6 years ago.
 Wierd Folkersma
Wierd Folkersma club
well done, a space in a space
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Wierd Folkersma club
Glad it appeals to you Wierd and thank you for the fave! :)
6 years ago.
 Graham Chance
Graham Chance club
Excellent work Paul. Lovely colour combination too.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Graham Chance club
Glad you like it Graham and that you think it's effective! :)
6 years ago.
 Coco
Coco club
Very pretty. Reminds me of a rain forest.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Coco club
Pleased you like it Coco and thank you for the lovely comparison! :)
6 years ago.
 christel.k
christel.k club
sehr schön harmonisch mit dem Hintergrund, Paul, gefällt mir sehr!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to christel.k club
Glad you like what I've done here Christel. I'll try later this afternoon to get the original image and some of the other orbs uploaded! :)
6 years ago.
 Delirium
Delirium
grandios....hammer
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Delirium
:)
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Amazing work.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Glad you think so Jaap! :)
6 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
Just added a copy of the original image into the Notes! :)
6 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Like the first PiP too !!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Glad to hear it Jaap! :)
6 years ago.
 PhLB - Luc Boonen
PhLB - Luc Boonen club
a firework, very interesting
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to PhLB - Luc Boonen club
Ha, yes I guess it does have that feel to it! ;)
6 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
Just added another 6 orbs from this last week along with copies of the original files upon which they were based. Hope you guys out there like at least some of them.

Scroll along the top row to see the original files and along the bottom row to see the orbs that were created from them! :)
6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.
 Lucette
Lucette
Oh c'est joli et très bien fait !!!!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Lucette
Thanks for the kind comments Lucette! :)
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
I am in awe of your processing skills Paul. A fascinating set of images..!!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Keith Burton club
Fairly straightforward if you have the right software Keith, at least to create a basic orb ... well within your capabilities I'm sure! ;)
6 years ago.
 Berny
Berny club
creative work Paul, a lot to explore ;-)
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Berny club
Glad you enjoyed checking them out Berny! :)
6 years ago.
 Esther
Esther club
Oooh! A gallery of lovelies.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Esther club
Thanks for that Esther! :)
6 years ago.
 Puchinpappy
Puchinpappy club
Delicate balance and effective background with that Christmas tree motif.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Puchinpappy club
Yes, I guess it does have that look about it - lol! ;)
6 years ago.
 Shuttering Yukon
Shuttering Yukon
well someone had fun this week! If I absolutely HAD to choose a fave.. I think it might be the gas pumps.. They are all spectacular!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Shuttering Yukon
Much appreciated Wendi ... glad you like them! :)
6 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
This is beautiful.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jean
Pleased you like it Jean! :)
6 years ago.
 Jan
Jan
That's very beautiful.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Jan
Many thanks Jan! :)
6 years ago.
 Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Great Orb creation. Well done Paul Regards Tess
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Treasa Ui Cionaodha
Glad you like this one Tess! :)
6 years ago.
 Amazingstoker
Amazingstoker
nice colour combo, and works well against the background, and I'm reminded of fireworks too . . .
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Amazingstoker
Yes, I guess it does have that feel to it too ... glad you like it! :)
6 years ago.
 M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !! ( Marj )
M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
Sorry for the late comment on your brilliant Orb ,,,,, job well done Paul !!!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to M♥rJ Photogr♥phy !!… club
No worries Marj ... I was late posting too - lol! ;)
6 years ago.
 Gillian Everett
Gillian Everett club
Great work Paul, and such a variety in the notes!
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Gillian Everett club
Pleased you enjoyed seeing them Gillian! :)
6 years ago.
 Danielle
Danielle
Un vrai bonheur d'admirer toutes ces images d'une grande Beauté ***********************
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Danielle
Glad you enjoyed seeing them Danielle and thank you for adding this one into your faves! :)
6 years ago.
 Martine
Martine
Vraiment magnifique.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Martine
Thanks for the kind comments Martine and for the star! :)
6 years ago.
 Heidiho
Heidiho club
Been a while since I did any so I was a bit rusty with the technique...
LOL, am so glad, Paul - not only me has this kind of problems ...
btw: a stunning result and a lot of fine PiPs.
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Heidiho club
Glad you like them Heidi and good to know you share my affliction - lol! ;)
6 years ago.
 Uli F.
Uli F. club
This photo reminds me of one of my images, Paul. I like yours very much!
Greetings from Gemany
Uli
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Uli F. club
I can see what you mean Uli, but I think yours is better as you didn't have to resort to processing to get the effect - lol! ;)
6 years ago.
 sea-herdorf
sea-herdorf club
Eine fantastische Serie, Paul,
wunderschön bearbeitet und eingestellt
freundliche Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende für Dich
Erich
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to sea-herdorf club
Much appreciated Erich ... hope you have a pleasant week! :)
6 years ago.
 Bill Robinson / kinderbill
Bill Robinson / kind… club
Another cracker Paul, a big YS from me...regards...Bill
6 years ago.
autofantasia club has replied to Bill Robinson / kind… club
Much appreciated Bill ... always nice to hear your views! :)
6 years ago.

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