The magnolias are still blooming around here and what a joy they are. When fully open they are the size of small dinner plates and they are happy to share their delicate sweet fragrance with anyone passing under the tree.
They are a joy for me to photograph. This morning’s session with a single bloom yielded about two dozen lovely images. I thought I would share three, each processed differently. They were shot in my studio bathed in morning light streaming through the East window. By placing the bloom at an angle to the light I was able to get a nice shadow play.
The first image is in color and somewhat underexposed to contrast the warm white petals against the dark, waxy green leaves. The middle image is black and white. I like the way the roundness of the petals is emphasized. The last one was processed using several filters in On 1’s Perfect Photo Effects to add a little texture and softness and a painterly feeling.
Which one do you like the best?
lynnsarda
9 Jun 2016A single blossom….a gift, indeed.
fotograffer
9 Jun 2016Thank you, Lynn
anotherday2paradise
9 Jun 2016All so lovely, Ron. I think the first is my favourite.
fotograffer
9 Jun 2016I tend to agree though I favor the third as well. The B&W didn’t work as well as I had hoped. Thanks, Sylvia.
Oh, the Places We See
9 Jun 2016I like the first one — soft color but a little contrast. Excellent!
fotograffer
9 Jun 2016So far you are in good company. Thanks for your comment.
brenda
9 Jun 2016The light and shadow of the first image seems to allow this image to speak of a mysterious softness.
fotograffer
9 Jun 2016So far it’s unanimous. Thanks, Brenda.
jazzibeeblog
12 Jun 2016It’s the first for me too – brilliant lighting!
fotograffer
27 Jun 2016You make it almost unanimous. Thanks for commenting.
CarolynEliason
13 Jun 2016Beautiful images Ron!
fotograffer
27 Jun 2016Thank you, Carolyn. I like the single light source and fairly strong shadows on the white bloom.
Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer
14 Jun 2016wow……great image, the lighting is wonderful
fotograffer
27 Jun 2016Thank you Julie.
fotograffer
27 Jun 2016Thank you, Julie.