After yesterday's glorious afternoon, it was a disappointment to wake up to yet another raw rainy day. But even a sunless day when the sky is weeping has its beauty. I found it in these papery beech leaves and the raindrops clinging to their branches. Removing just the red of the background lets the leaves and the drops glow.
...is to fill 52 themes, one a week for the year. Some weeks, maybe I'll try to find several photos to fit the themes. Others, I may spend more time trying to perfect one that seems best to represent the theme. Three years of a photo-a-day opened my eyes, now I want to hone my skills.
Somehow, a camera allows me to see more deeply and awakens the eye. For me, undertaking these year-long challenges is a way to become more aware of the world that swirls around me.
Definitely like your colour removal better. The drops and leaves stand out and pull in your eye. Nice pic
ReplyDeleteYour use of selective coloring really make the leaves and it's texture POP!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Bobbie. The leaves and drops seem to shine.
ReplyDeleteYour processing is perfect--great enhancement.
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, removing the color helped me see the raindrops!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing the lovely things we see to photograph, even under difficult conditions.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely shot to start and the processing is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you've been having the same weather as we have. I'm tired of the rain...
Gorgeous photo, especially without the background color. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThis is so simple, yet so beautiful. You have a great eye!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo - I like the red in the background, too. It's amazing how abandoned, dead stuff can really make a stunning photo.
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