This morning the single lily flower in a bud vase collapsed with a beauty that reminded me of more of a Giselle ballet than dying swan. And before the decay went further I took out the Canon for a bit of a photoshoot with a few Lightroom edits to follow.
In moving the vase to a more suitable location, the zen of the petal drape was lost but still…
“Decaying flowers are a subject worthy of closer inspection… The lifeless, non-reflective surfaces allow a lot of play with contrast, saturation, and dramatics that you simply won’t see in succulent, fresh flowers.”
softening or reducing crisp focus can give a more painterly image
“Between using creative lighting — harsh or muted — to toying with texture overlays, the options are endless. “
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