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Published: 2012-07-25 21:43:32 +0000 UTC; Views: 30764; Favourites: 2748; Downloads: 0
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Apophysis 7x
very slight hsb adjustments in photoshop.
Looong time since I last published something here!
This one is probably one of the slowest flames to render that I have ever done... and it's also one of the toughest one to colour
as usual, you can check some more colour versions here [link] . #Aposhack 's cool people voted for the burgundy one, so here it is!
Dedicated to `FarDareisMai
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There's a lot of stunning visuals and work put into this deviation, with the dewdrops, lens flares and speed lines put into it along with the stunning crystalised texture of the flower, and the rainbow like colours blending in like peaches and cream, mac and cheese, bacon and nearly everything on the menu.
Comparing this to ordinary, MS paint like fractals is like comparing Prometheus (The new and excellent sci-fi horror) to one of the worst sci fi's ever, Battlefield Earth, taking a new perspective, a new risk, a new camera angle and a new way to explore fractals. Excellente! e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
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It's rare that you'll find me looking at fractals. I simply don't like them. They're too monotonous (clearly) and they aren't very appealing to me. But, something about the way you do your fractals just mesmerizes me. They look... real. Like they're actually real and you could reach out and touch them. The effects you have on them, with the blurring and motion really adds a nice touch. Not to mention the sheer glow and perfect color pallet you've created here. Words cannot even begin to describe the detail in this work. I could only wish that I could make something even remotely close to this. You do a marvelous job my friend, please.. keep it up.
With this individual piece itself, it's simply exquisite.. it looks as if I were to touch it.. it would just fall apart from being so fragile, but just lay together with such dexterity.. one cannot even fathom. The only fault I see in this piece are the floating particles above it. They look a bit faux and too rendered. If you had spent a tad more time on doing those and making them less bold against it.. it would have fallen together easier. But overall, magnificent piece.
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Absolutely stunning, honestly. The colors compliment each other perfectly, and the green petals at the top of the flower is perfect for the focal point, it really draws the eye automatically. The emphasis on the bits of dew really captivate me, and give the whole picture a certain umf, which I absolutely adore. You are extremely talented, please carry on with what you do e.deviantart.net/emoticons/s/s⦠" width="15" height="15" alt="
As a small sidenote, I might've used a slightly lighter shade of yellow for the bits of floating (or whatever you decide to perceive it to be), as it draws from the focal point in the center.
Great Job again!!!!!!
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Thank you very much for the very kind critique Nikki, welcome to deviantART
Yes those dots seems to be the critical point in many people's opinion, and you're probably right when you say that toning them down could make them less annoying and better merged. I'll try to see the effect in photoshop and then try to fix it directly in Apophysis as soon as I find some time
Thanks a lot again, I'm really glad that you liked my flower!!!
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Although I have seen a lot of "Bloom" Deviations, especially from Apophysis artists, this one is very striking. The alternating blend of warm and cool colour gradients combined with the zoom lines from the edges draw the eyes straight into the center of the piece, while also providing contrast. The "Petals" of the bloom are very delicately rendered, it could almost be a photograph of a red Cabbage flower with the morning dew falling on it, perhaps rain. The small golden spots were perhaps unnecessary, as I feel they detract away from the 3D of it, if the bevel could be shifted to make them look more spherical, it would improve them, I think. Overall though, a lovely work with a unique palette.
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Thank you very much for the most kind and generous critique!
Many people told me that about the golden dots, looks like they're really out of place this time 
It's probably my fault if blooms have become such a mainstream style with apophysis, since I'm the author of both 2d and 3d tutorials about them, and the originator of the 3d technique especially
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Oh wow! Take that as a compliment then, they are all trying to imitate the Master! ^.^
I don't think I can alter the voting of it now, but know that if I could, I would!
I try to give honest and constructive critiques, as well as positive comments. I really did like yours though, thus why I added it to my Favourites. I can be quite fussy with what I put in there. >.>
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hey hey don't get me wrong, mine was some kind of apology 
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You don't need to apologise! ^_^;
Hope to see more of your great stuff in future!
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So very beautiful!Β I love the lovely pearls here too!
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What is there to say?Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
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its a faintly shining star, may be an Brown dwarf? i see lots of allusions to space in your Pictures, is it wilful?
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The most beautiful and aesthetic element exploration and execution I have ever seen so far. I love the zoom effect.
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i did a journal on diverse flowers
yours is in it
[link]
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If I might ask you a question:
I notice on a lot of your blooms you have these beautiful dew drops. Do you make them in Apophysis (and if so, could you tell me how?) or do you add them in a different program? o.o They add a lovely touch and stuff...~
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They're entirely made in Apophysis, I only use photoshop to improve colours
Nothing complicated however: try making them with hemisphere + a little preblur (only in 3d flames, obviously) 
hoping this helps
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that is just.. i dont have an elegant word to describe its beauty. love it.
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Perhaps this should be named "Vevet Hitler Did Nothing Wrong"? [link]
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This is breathtaking.
I like how the colors of the flower go from purple to blue.
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I really love this entry! The colors and special effects are fantastic! I would love some tips for my photos.
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cannot stop looking at it O_O !!!
u are simply awesome
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Simply gorgeous! The colors, the lighting, the focus...it's all truly beautiful.
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I think this is just beautiful I cannot even explain it the water is just amazing and the plant is goregous
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simply amazing Chiara! you are definitely the queen of fractals
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Usually I don't much care for fractal art, but this is absolutely stunning!!!
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