One Perfect Shot

As every photographer knows, “money shots” are rare. You know the kind I mean–all the elements are perfectly balanced, as shot, no contrast or color tweaking necessary. It does happen, though…and when it does, it’s thrilling. For that single, breathless moment, time stands still. Today, in spite of adverse shooting conditions (wind, fluctuating light, and a plague of gnats), I was lucky enough to capture this image.

First Peony

Neon Butterfly

From the archives….new application on an old shot. Monarch butterfly on allium.

Portrait of a Black Woman

I rarely take portraits, other than the occasional quick shot of my granddaughter at family gatherings. This woman was one of the vendors at a flea market in WI, and I was struck by her bearing and sense of style. When I asked if she minded me taking her picture she kept repeating, “I’m so shy.” I couldn’t get her to look at me, so I knelt and shot upward. I wish I’d taken the time to ask her name…

Surprise!

When I’m shooting flowers, I never know what’s hidden in the photos until I enlarge them. Chive blooms are fairly small, about the size of a quarter. And ants? Who even notices them?

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Blue Petals

Iris blooms, up close and personal. I never get tired of shooting these flowers!

First Clematis

I’m not a patient person; ask anyone who knows me. Photography is teaching me that trait, however, as is nature. Everything in nature moves according to its own inner timetable. Flowers bloom when they’re ready, not when we want them to. Yesterday, the clematis buds were very close to opening–I could see a hint of color in their sealed heads. This morning I was rewarded with two blooms. Color me happy!

The Lace Maker: Botanical Print

Nature is indeed a marvel–as I shot this earlier today, I noticed that the pattern of the Allium looked like lace. The latest in my “Botanical Prints” series.

Jonquil Duo

Shot from earlier this month (May 8), from the album “Lilac Days.” Used a brushstroke application, which gives it an “Old Masters” feel.

Simply Stunning….

Yesterday, these were just buds; today I was surprised by four new blooms! I bordered this shot as the background is a bit on the light side; otherwise, as taken. No color correction, no fiddling.

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Now That’s Funny….

One of my cats, Duck, caught in mid-yawn….but I think it looks like he’s laughing!