Author: Joanne
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Kalanchoe Flapjacks
This is Kalanchoe luciae, also known as flapjacks. Kalanchoes are native to South Africa. Here in North America, we’re used to seeking Kalanchoes in the shops in great quantity during the holiday season; those Kalanchoes are kalanchoe blosfeldiana, and also known as Christmas Kalanchoe. (Though I’ve noticing them appearing in the stores lately, in springtime.)…
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Trees (Abstract)
Trees: There were several distinct steps of editing to produce this image. I won’t go into detail here. Suffice to say the result is a nice abstract, though still grounded in nature. This image was an award winner.
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One Four Challenge Week 4 – Los Banos
It’s back to color this week. Starting with the original, I replaced the sky again. Then, working with numerous adjustments to exposure, light, and tonality, I created a more pastel look. I added just a bit of fog at the top of the picture. Then more adjustments in exposure and focus to add a soft…
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White Irises
The irises are blooming in the northeast, with various colors available, but these white irises at Descanso Gardens in Pasadena particularly attracted me. Irises, belonging to the genus iris, are named after Iris, the Greek goddess of the rainbow, who is often depicted as a messenger between the gods and humanity. Both the plant and…
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Monday Monochrome – Trees
/ The monochrome image for this Monday is of some trees. I found the mass of trees and thick foliage interesting. But the patterns and textures in the image come out in monochrome.
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Lens Artists Challenge #349 – The First Thing I Thought Of …
Our challenge this week comes from Tina, who encourages us to find the humor in some of our pictures. Well, I’ve been accused of being too serious, so this should be a good exercise for me, right? It has been interesting to look at some pictures differently and see the humor in them. Here goes…
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One Four Challenge Week 3 – Los Banos
For this week’s variation, I opted to do a monochrome edit. Getting a good monochrome version of this image was a challenge because there was little tonal variation in the image. Here is a comparison of this week’s image and the original. And here is a gallery of all four images thus far. Next week,…
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Azaleas and Rhododendrons: Nature’s Majestic Blooms
With spring in full bloom, the Azaleas are out, and the Rhododendrons will soon follow. Rhododendrons rank among my favorite flowers, showcasing stunning blooms in a variety of colors. Their delicate textures appear almost ethereal. With over a thousand different varieties, rhododendrons include azaleas as one of their subcategories. These beautiful plants are originally from…
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Monday Monochrome – Three Roses
This image violates several rules of composition, but I like it. I think it has a certain classical look. The black-and-white and the close framing emphasizes the contours and the many layers of petals in each flower.
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Lens Artists Challenge #348 – Serenity
This week’s Lens Artists Challenge from Egidio asks us to find serenity in our pictures. Serenity can help us cope with life’s challenges and enhance our overall quality of life. By cultivating calm and tranquility, we can savor the present moment and appreciate the good around us. Few experiences are as vital to me as…
