Reviews from

White Flowering Shrub

Bell-like flowers on shrub

10 total reviews 
Comment from ArtistCharles


Nice image that has an almost ghostly appearance. Good composition and nice treatment with the various filters. Good colors Well shot. A delight to look at.

 Comment Written 11-May-2018


reply by the author on 13-May-2018
    Hi Charles, It's always nice knowing that you added something unexpected to an image. I like the ghostly appearance aspect you saw. Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi
Comment from GaliaG


Nice capture of this little and beautiful flowers and excellent after shot treatment of the photo, it becomes a dreamy paint

excellent creativity, composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-May-2018


reply by the author on 13-May-2018
    Hi Galia, Love all of your reviews! You always inspire me to do better, so when I get a review like this from you I can't help but smile. Thank you! :o) Helvi
Comment from suzannethompson2


I like what you've done with this shot of the beautiful dainty white bell-shaped flowers which look as if they're made of some delicate material. Yes, they do resemble Lily of the Valley which is also my favourite flower. The background you created works so well. Really lovely composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 10-May-2018


reply by the author on 13-May-2018
    Hi Suzanne, Thank you for your simply lovely review! I'm so glad you liked what you saw! :o0 Helvi
Comment from alaskapat


Wonderful initial impact: This is a beautiful artistic rendering of these tiny white bell shaped flowers hanging on this single branch, they are so dainty and look so delicate . Their stamens pointing down and out of The bells. The supporting greenery in focus balances the Branch , the blurred background brings it forward. Your edits were very effective . This is a beautiful composition and a true pleasure to view! I do not know the exact name of this flower.

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 13-May-2018
    Hi Pat, I'm a little behind in my reviews and definitely wanted you to know how much I appreciated it. Thanks for such a lovely one. :o) Helvi
reply by alaskapat on 13-May-2018
    You are welcome, it?s my pleasure!
Comment from Linda Wetzel


I am not schooled in photo shop but I am impressed with the techniques you used on this composition. The flowers appear to be made of white silk. They make me think of Lily of the Valley and my mom as that was her favorite flower. Your techniques resulted in a fine hand painted looking piece.

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 10-May-2018
    Hi Linda, Since Mother's Day is this weekend I am more than pleased to think I created something that made you think of your mom. I thought of Lilies of the Valley when I saw these flowers too. These flowers were actually on a shrub and last year was my first encounter with them. To know you thought of the flowers as silk made my day. So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi
Comment from Arctic Artist


What a cool and creative piece of art! Very neatly done! I like the outlining on the flowers. It really makes them pop out at you. The greens are nice and mellow, great clarity and the main focus is the plant itself! Very pretty to look at! Thank you for sharing! :D

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 10-May-2018
    Until last year I didn't know this flowery shrub existed. It was one of those plants you just had to get a picture of. For images like this I found outlining them adds a nice pop from the background. I'm always working on ways to give the images as much of a 3D look as I can. I'm glad you enjoyed this piece. Thanks for the great review! :o) Helvi
Comment from cleo85


I have no idea which kind of plant this is either. Sorry.
After all the changes you made the mixed media took on a super-natural look of a magnified mystery. The viewer things those bells are musical instruments of fairy realms. I almost hear them ringing in the wind. The branch stands out sharply from the background. The shallow green background emphasizes the perfectly. The composition is balanced and well framed.

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 10-May-2018
    Don't worry my friend, no one else seems to know what the flower is either. LOL One way or another I'll find out. I like your thoughts about the image , calling them musical instruments of the fairy realm. I might just write a poem with that in mind. Thank you for such a lovely review! :o) Helvi
reply by cleo85 on 10-May-2018
    I like the idea of the poem very much. Let me know when it is written. :o)
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Looks like a very realistic artificial flower made of expensive flimsy lace cloth.
Crisp & clear outlines.
Dynamic diagonal framing.
Eye level vantage point...

Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 09-May-2018
    Hi Dick, Everyone seems to think the flower has a lacey or silky look to it. I'm so glad you think I brought the delicate tendencies of this flower out. Your reviews are always appreciated! Thanks for letting me know the qualities you like and don't like , so I can create better images. :o) Helvi
Comment from michiganmike


An eye catching image with beautiful colors. You have captured the delicacy of these flowers very well. I wonder how you got that white outline around the flowers that makes them seem to glow.

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 09-May-2018
    Hi Mike, I painted the edge of the flower. I found it really gives flowers an extra POP factor. I'm thrilled you enjoyed what you saw. Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi
Comment from dalebraatz


What a wonderful first impression, like the details and depth and textures you have captured and created here, also has great colors, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 09-May-2018


reply by the author on 09-May-2018
    Hi Dale, I'm always trying out new things to create the best image I can. To know you like what I did means a lot. Thank you for the wonderful review! :o) Helvi
reply by dalebraatz on 10-May-2018
    My pleasure