Tomorrow marks a milestone for this photoblog. I'm sure some of you can guess what it is. Be sure to stop by tomorrow for the celebration!
Sometimes I will burn off excess gray areas, as can be seen in this shot, to "clean up" a photograph (specifically highly contrasted macros) which usually gives it a more studio-like appearance, but I decided to leave them this time with the flower to give it a more natural appearance.
The title of this shot also speaks of the unknown around the flower...the black abyss, full of uncertainty.
categories: flora macro monochrome nature
September 18th, 2005 at 10:44 PM
This picture is different than others I've seen you do! The shades and lighting give me a feeling of the petals being guilded. When I used to paint I used a gold leafing that would give a shimmer similar to this. Praying for your exam on Monday.
September 19th, 2005 at 8:47 PM
this picture is . . . beautiful. it's very elegant. Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2, mvt 2 Andante -- listen to it, it most definately fits. :)
September 21st, 2005 at 4:48 AM
It reminds me of those porcelain flowers you sometimes see. I'm glad you left those grey background areas in - otherwise I wouldn't have known they were gone. Or something. :)
September 21st, 2005 at 4:57 PM
The tones of this shot reminds me of an art deco style. It's a gorgeous shot thanks for sharing it.
September 26th, 2005 at 10:21 AM
i always admire your b&w work. this is one of my favourite.