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Another slipper orchid, but this one has been edited by using a dry-brush effect which makes it more painterly. The original image wasn’t sharp enough for my liking, but I love the colours and shape. This one is Paphiopedilum ‘The Earl’
Earth laughs in flowers 
Oh my, how beautiful!
Gorgeous! Where do you find your dry brush, Jude?
Photoshop Elements Artistic effects Sue. I like it better than the watercolour.
Thanks, Jude!
Love this one. Well done Jude!
Thank you Amy 🙂
Really gorgeous, Jude. Now I see why it’s called a ‘slipper orchid’.
The photo lends itself very well to dry brush, beautiful.
Thanks Gilly. A lovely shaped flower.
Beautiful!
Love this effect Jude. Definitely looks like a painting.
It works better than the watercolour effect which tends to darken images a bit too much. One day I’ll post a few effects of the same image and see what everyone else prefers.
That is a beautiful effect Jude makes me feel like painting it…
I like your art better than nature’s in this case: the original was a bit fleshy for my taste!
Orchids are very ‘sexual’ I find. Some more than others!
Makes a beautiful header, Jude. I’m off to play 🙂