My dreamy peonies, a green crackle vase, and fragrant candles.
This week the theme for Texture Tuesdays at Kim Klassen Cafe is ‘three’. Here I’ve created a still life using three different elements. I’ve been dreaming of peonies since the first shoot appeared in May. Me trying to capture the essence of a peony! are you kidding? But this is how I feel about them. They are frilly and fragrant and are here for such a short time I am left to wonder later – was it a dream?
After adjusting exposure and adding some blur I applied one layer of Kim’s beautiful texture ‘subtly yours’ at 50% soft light – then using a layer mask, I played around until I had revealed a bit more of the flowers.
Exquisite. I can never get enough of peonies. Their seasonal visits are so brief.
Stunningly gorgeous images!!
Gorgeous! I love peonies!
Just beautiful.
One of my favorite flowers.
Love pink too.
Beauteous! I love the texturing!
Jo
These are such pretty flowers and your photos are gorgeous. Love the texture work too!
So soft and lovely.
Wonderful texture work!!
Wonderful shots. I love that first one. It’s beautiful.
Marla @ http://www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
so soft and pretty!
Beautiful peonies.
Well they may be fleeting but you have captured them for eternity, and beautifully so!
Dreamy. Perfect editing, Barb. :)
Barb,
This is beautiful! Love the crackle vase with them. I have been playing with the layer mask too, it takes some practice.
Sherry
Love the softness of this shot!
Like your take on the number three, can fit in for next week to :)
Beautiful, soft, dreamy…and one of my favorite flowers too!
Fabulous, Fantastic & Fresh! I love your title so I couldn’t resist the play on F words. :-)
love the colours!
Wonderful color combination, I love the soft look of your images.
So sweet and lovely! This just makes me smile :)
Gorgeous work!
Love the green and pink. Just perfect together.
Just lovely Barb!
I’m going to be in this amazing blod all night! Good thing dinner is a pot of soup and crusty bread! I’m busy!!!
P.S. Soooooooooooooooo GORGEOUS!