Posted on March 22, 2010 in Flowers, Fractalius, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring
Snow Drops are probably the first flower that blooms in my garden each Spring. They are tiny little things, just a couple of inches high, and so photographing them pretty much requires laying on the ground. For this shot I used the Lensbaby Composer, Soft Focus Optic, a couple macro lenses, and no tripod. I wasn’t crazy about the Snow Drop images as they were just ho-hum, but I decided to try the Fractalius filter on this one. Now I’m really happy with it as it adds a glow that isn’t in the original shot. Fractalius also darkened up the background which was out of focus brown, yet-to-be-raked, leaves. I wonder what will bloom in my garden next?
Posted on March 21, 2010 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring
…more fun with tulips, the Lensbaby Composer and soft focus optic.
Posted on March 20, 2010 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring
Happy Spring everyone! This is my very favorite time of year as there is always something blooming in my garden! Right now I have snow drops, crocus’ and iris’. It’s hard to believe that just a few weeks ago we were buried in snow! This tulip came from the grocery store, but is a nice reminder that the ones in my garden are sprouting and will soon be in bloom as well! I photographed this tulip with the Lensbaby Composer, Soft Focus Optic, and a couple macro lenses. I love the pastel colors that are both warm and cool tones in this image.
Posted on March 10, 2010 in Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature
Super soft calla – photographed with the Lensbaby Composer, Soft Focus Optic, macro attachments +4 and +10. My favorite part about photographing plants that I bought at the greenhouse? The fact that the flower is in a pot that I can move around and photograph from all kinds of different angles. That’s not always possible with plants in the garden. Plus, it’s WAY easier on my back! 🙂
Posted on March 2, 2010 in Black and White, Flowers, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature
Tungsten lighting. A black backdrop. Pink Calla Lilies. The Lensbaby Composer. The +4 macro attachment. The soft focus optic. No aperture ring. The final image.