The blossoms are dropping off the rhododendron. Most are wilted, but this perfect bloom lay next to a stone in the front yard. Accented Edges and Poster Edges together defined the elements in the picture and set the flower apart.
...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.
Past it's prime and still so beautiful! Nice capture!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting take on photographing a flower. Love the contrast between the pink and the brown.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast - The delicate blossom and the hard rock.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful study in contrasts. I'm learning to look at photography subjects in new ways and this fallen blossom is a good example of why that works.
ReplyDeleteVery subtle enhancements. It works well...
ReplyDeleteI like both of them. Beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteLovely contrast between the ephemeral bloom and the stone, very nice processing.
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