This challenge is about processing 1 image in 4 different ways over 4 weeks.
For this image, I have used PicMonkey to boost the colours. I then sharpened the exposure slightly, but did not crop this photo. Next I used the HDR to change the Radius to 32 and the intensity to 274%!
I am quite happy with this result.
Your kind comments and feedback are welcome.
nowathome 
Great job on the DOF in the image, I confess I am not a fan of that extra level of HDR processing myself, but this is a learning exercise after all 🙂 That white triangle in the background is quite bright and distracting tho – if you have some way of selecting that and toning down the saturation or brightness that could help?
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Thank you for your input! I will try to do that.
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It has a lovely 3d effect with the DOF. Beautiful!
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I like the DOF too! Thank you for visiting!
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Interesting edit, I like that intensity.
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Thank you!
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Look at that color!! Brilliant!
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Thank you so much, Gemma!
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Oh no. Thank YOU! 😉
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Beautiful intensity in the colours. Like what you’ve done so far! You’ll enjoy this challenge – we are all at different stages of learning, but that’s the beauty of this project. Welcome – Chris
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Thank you so much for your encouraging comments! I am sure I will enjoy this challenge 😀 Thank you for visiting too!
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Beautiful colors, and I like your depth of field and beautiful background. Nice work!
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It is my favourite colours!! I am glad you like it too!
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Love the intensity of the colours!
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Thank you very much!
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Aletta – welcome to the One Four Challenge!! We are very glad you are joining us 😀
One of the wonderful things about this challenge is – there is no right or wrong – just play, experiment and learn. In my experience, this is how we move ahead.
Really love your subject matter here and those beautiful rich colours!! Wonderful start to January 🙂
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Thank you for hosting this lovely challenge! I am so looking forward to learn more about editing!
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Its fun and a pleasure Aletta 😄 – be sure to pop around the blogs when you can – you’ll pick up tips and hints from everyone! Enjoy.
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I will certainly do that!
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Love your first edit Aletta, and the way the flower has been emphasised, looking forward to what you do next week
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Thank you so much for your lovely visit too, Lee!
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I have so much to learn about editing. All I can say is this photo is gorgeous!!
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Thank you for your kind words! That is why I decided to join this challenge!
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I like this edit on it – cool!
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I am glad, Yvette!
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I know exactly what Little Learner means- I’m a bit the same way 😦 But it’s good to try new things so I’ll watch with interest. 🙂
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I am like that too!! Thanks for the encouragement Jo!
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Very nice! I am hopeless at this. I usually change it all back after editing and use the original. 🙂 I look forward to seeing the other ways you process this image!
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This is very foreign to me! I see it as a challenge!!
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Beautiful boost! So glad you are joining this challenge!
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Thanks Amy! I am not even sure I am doing the right thing!
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Thank you Amy xx
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