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Saw this lone small poppy on the edge of a field in Malta, and I thought it looked a cold colour compared to all the other red ones. That started the train of thought to add a frosted texture and here it is.

Exif
ISO 800
F11
1/160 sec
Focal length 90mm


I appreciate all your comments and votes on recent efforts.

My own texture taken earlier in the year and all worked in PS. Carole

Camera:Pentax K-r
Lens:Tamron 90mm F2.8 Macro Check out Totally Tamron!
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:Ice Queen
Username:Rolepics Rolepics
Uploaded:13 Jun 2012 - 7:21 AM
Tags:Close-up / macro, Flowers & plants, General, Poppy, Wildlife / nature
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Newdawei
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:29 AM
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The frosted background makes it more stunning!
Chen

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AnnChown
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:44 AM
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It works really well Carole!
Ann

annettep38
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:51 AM
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Very nice... Did you use the frosty window filter? In FilterForge?
If you don't mind me saying so, the colours shining though could have been brightened up a bit.. With a bit more contrast.
Yes, I would have the patience so please don't take this the wrong way.

andylea
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:51 AM
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fantastic colours carle wonderful detail and the textured bg makes this a stunner for me nice one Wink
andy

Len1950
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:56 AM
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A stunner, wonderful presentation.

Len

WhiteRose1
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:57 AM
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Sharp poppy and a great layer, Carole. Lovely presentation.

Dave

franken
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:00 AM
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Beautiful work Carole.

Ken

barbarahirst
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:01 AM
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Beautiful in every way
last year I had loads of this colour at the allotment ... but I kept alot of the seeds to eat ...
seems too many as they dont seem to be growing this year ..Sad

Carrie_1
13 Jun 2012 - 8:03 AM
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Love the background, makes this picture go from good to stunning!! Love it.

NaturesHaven
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:04 AM
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Lovely piece of art.........WinkWinkWink

Rolepics
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:10 AM
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Thank you all and also to you Ken for your User Award.

Annette, all worked in Photoshop, my own textures too.

moiral
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:17 AM
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Super piece of processing Carole. Moira

TerryMcK
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:40 AM
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A very appealing, neatly-presented image & justly deserving the Awards.
Terry

EMJAYCEE
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:41 AM
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Love the processing Carole.Smile
Joan.

MandyD
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:45 AM
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Gorgeous image, lovely work!

jdinne
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:46 AM
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Wonderful colours and that texture is excellent. Beautifully presented.

John

JenniCh
13 Jun 2012 - 8:50 AM
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This is an absolutely gorgeous image, Carole, I love the texture and the way you've processed and presented it is superb ................ Jenni

EAS
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13 Jun 2012 - 9:03 AM
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Superb!

Ann

BarbaraR
13 Jun 2012 - 9:24 AM
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Wonderful, Many Congrats Carole.

B.

bricurtis
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13 Jun 2012 - 9:28 AM
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A beautiful image - congratulations Carole.
Brian.

PinkK
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13 Jun 2012 - 10:15 AM
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Gorgeous! Love that it looks like it's frozen Smile

gingerdelight
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13 Jun 2012 - 10:16 AM
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Stunningly beautiful, that texture is just superb!
Carol

digital_boi
13 Jun 2012 - 10:20 AM
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excellent to well worked a fine idea well thought through and executed superb result a wee winner all awards well deseved soWink

Graham

Last Modified By digital_boi at 13 Jun 2012 - 10:20 AM
nonur
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13 Jun 2012 - 10:22 AM
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As Barbara says, beautiful in every way!

CarolG
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13 Jun 2012 - 11:22 AM
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A fantastic presentation, Carole. Carol

hasslebladuk
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13 Jun 2012 - 11:43 AM
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WOW This is outstanding
mike

achieverswales
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13 Jun 2012 - 12:00 PM
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Stunning and excellent use of the ice texture Carole.

Regards

Trev.

Fefe
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13 Jun 2012 - 12:10 PM
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Beautiful!
Diane

martinjp
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13 Jun 2012 - 12:35 PM
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Simply stunning...Wink

mikbee
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13 Jun 2012 - 1:18 PM
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Another fine shot Carole.
But I fear there is a bit of plagiarism going on here.
I married the original Ice Queen with a cold and frosty texture !!
Mick.

taggart
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13 Jun 2012 - 2:18 PM
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It does look cold and frosty-- a lovely manipulation!

ChiliMan
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13 Jun 2012 - 3:51 PM
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Beautiful shot of this poppy to begin with, Carole, but your processing has taken it to a new level...

...WOW..

A...

Niknut
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13 Jun 2012 - 4:40 PM
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Stunning shot !!!.....wonderful quality & colours !!!

Sylviwhalley
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13 Jun 2012 - 4:43 PM
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Gorgeous, great colours and detail.
Sylvia

Maiwand
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13 Jun 2012 - 4:53 PM
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Great work Carole. A lovely shot.
Ron

sweetpea62
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13 Jun 2012 - 5:49 PM
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Such beautiful work carole,well done..Lin

SUE118
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13 Jun 2012 - 5:50 PM
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Superb.

jonwebber
13 Jun 2012 - 5:52 PM
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Brilliant!!
jon

lifesnapper
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13 Jun 2012 - 7:06 PM
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A super piece of work here Carole, wonderfully processed and presented.

John Smile

tomcat
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:17 PM
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Cracking title, for a cracking image


Adrian

pamelajean
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:23 PM
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An outstanding image, borne out by all the awards.

jaktis
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13 Jun 2012 - 8:43 PM
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A cracking presentation

Peter

Mike_Smith
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13 Jun 2012 - 9:10 PM
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Wow this is a stunning piece of work

Absolutely fantastic Carole, love the processing on this Smile

Mark

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13 Jun 2012 - 10:14 PM
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Absolutely stunning and Congratulations on all the awards it has received I have received the Guest Editors Award too so I am absolutely chuffed - Elizabeth xx

Lillian
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13 Jun 2012 - 10:37 PM
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Such an outstanding image Carole
and so deserving those awards
Lillian

Irishkate
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13 Jun 2012 - 10:39 PM
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A work of Art. Worthy of all those awards.
Congratulations.
KateGrin

goso
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14 Jun 2012 - 9:15 AM
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Immaculate detail Carole - first class work ...Bill

Last Modified By goso at 14 Jun 2012 - 9:16 AM
RonnieAG
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14 Jun 2012 - 10:55 AM
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SUPERB: what a delightful presentation, Carole.
Ronnie.

danbrann
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14 Jun 2012 - 12:24 PM
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Clever You Carole. That is superb.

Briwooly
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14 Jun 2012 - 2:20 PM
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Stunning work Carole worthy of the array of awards

Brian...................................................................

nicedayout
14 Jun 2012 - 2:26 PM
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Excellent.

HELANA
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14 Jun 2012 - 7:51 PM
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A very good presentation,to a beautiful image.
Elena.

DanielD
14 Jun 2012 - 11:43 PM
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Top class creation - a real masterpiece - Excellent

Regards, Daniel

fentiger
15 Jun 2012 - 7:49 AM
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A truly beautiful image.

Albert

ChristineD
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15 Jun 2012 - 7:46 PM
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An amazing image, beautiful colours and tones.

NeilWigan
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15 Jun 2012 - 11:41 PM
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Well deserved awards Carol.

TrevBatWCC
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16 Jun 2012 - 3:41 PM
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A beautiful capture, Carole, and excellently presented, too, well deserving of all those awards Wink
Trev Smile

jujupops
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16 Jun 2012 - 4:05 PM
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What a stunning shot Carole, fantastic colour and detail Grin
Julie

Love this stunning Lisa: Grin

helenlinda
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17 Jun 2012 - 4:41 PM
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The textured layer works amazingly well with the poppy - well deserved awards Carole - Helen

LexEquine
17 Jun 2012 - 6:02 PM
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'Superlative {5 STARs *****} Macro Floral!!' ~ Peter

jasonrwl
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17 Jun 2012 - 7:11 PM
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Excellent work Carole and well deserving of all the awards. Congrats on the GEA especially.
Jason

Glostopcat
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23 Jun 2012 - 10:33 PM
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A beautiful piece of floral art, congratulations on another GEA

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