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.
Bonnie says
Exquisite. I can never get enough of peonies. Their seasonal visits are so brief.
Evelyn says
Stunningly gorgeous images!!
Nicolasa says
Gorgeous! I love peonies!
Susan says
Just beautiful.
One of my favorite flowers.
Love pink too.
A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says
Beauteous! I love the texturing!
Jo
deb duty says
These are such pretty flowers and your photos are gorgeous. Love the texture work too!
Ashley Sisk says
So soft and lovely.
Linda Makiej says
Wonderful texture work!!
Marla says
Wonderful shots. I love that first one. It’s beautiful.
Marla @ http://www.blueskiesphotoblog.com
Kristy says
so soft and pretty!
Anki says
Beautiful peonies.
Jane says
Well they may be fleeting but you have captured them for eternity, and beautifully so!
Nancy @ A Rural Journal says
Dreamy. Perfect editing, Barb. :)
Sherry says
Barb,
This is beautiful! Love the crackle vase with them. I have been playing with the layer mask too, it takes some practice.
Sherry
Rachel Hope says
Love the softness of this shot!
Anneke says
Like your take on the number three, can fit in for next week to :)
elizabeth says
Beautiful, soft, dreamy…and one of my favorite flowers too!
Roadside Rustic says
Fabulous, Fantastic & Fresh! I love your title so I couldn’t resist the play on F words. :-)
debsea says
love the colours!
Nadege, says
Wonderful color combination, I love the soft look of your images.
Joyelle @ An Artful Endeavor says
So sweet and lovely! This just makes me smile :)
lisa says
Gorgeous work!
Love the green and pink. Just perfect together.
Rural Revival says
Just lovely Barb!
Sherrie St. Hilaire says
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!!!
Sherrie St. Hilaire says
P.S. Soooooooooooooooo GORGEOUS!