(1) First thing is to shoot a macro of a flower (these work best) or anything like a leaf with some bokeh and dof.
(2) Then open it in PS and convert to Greyscale
(3) Then, go to Image>Mode>Duotone. A window will pop up and change monotone to Duotone. There, select the second color you want besides white.
(4) Now, is just a case of playing around with the Levels and Contrast until you get the effect you want!
Here is my finished version! :)
Great post, thanks for sharing your process!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant composition - beautiful work and thanks for sharing how to do it, friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Jann!(it's a rhyme :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the process, dear!
Awesome tutorial Jann! :) Love your edition, it's soo beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteI just saw this on flickr but you have turned off the comments so I thought I would leave you one here. I love this image and the last one you did. The way the bud emerges from the darknes like a jewel is fascinating. No clutter, no distractions, just beauty
ReplyDeleteWonderful tutorial! Beautiful result!
ReplyDeletelovely work - very creative.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous beauty!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous image Jann.
ReplyDeleteThnk you for the step by step guide on how to achieve this. I will give it a try and if it turns ou anywhere near as good i will post it on flicka :-)