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Frilly, fragrant, and fleeting

July 5, 2011 by Barb 25 Comments

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.

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Comments

  1. Bonnie says

    July 5, 2011 at 12:19 pm

    Exquisite. I can never get enough of peonies. Their seasonal visits are so brief.

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  2. Evelyn says

    July 5, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    Stunningly gorgeous images!!

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  3. Nicolasa says

    July 5, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Gorgeous! I love peonies!

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  4. Susan says

    July 5, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Just beautiful.

    One of my favorite flowers.

    Love pink too.

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  5. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    July 5, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    Beauteous! I love the texturing!
    Jo

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  6. deb duty says

    July 5, 2011 at 1:28 pm

    These are such pretty flowers and your photos are gorgeous. Love the texture work too!

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  7. Ashley Sisk says

    July 5, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    So soft and lovely.

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  8. Linda Makiej says

    July 5, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    Wonderful texture work!!

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  9. Marla says

    July 5, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Wonderful shots. I love that first one. It’s beautiful.

    Marla @ http://www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  10. Kristy says

    July 5, 2011 at 6:24 pm

    so soft and pretty!

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  11. Anki says

    July 5, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    Beautiful peonies.

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  12. Jane says

    July 5, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Well they may be fleeting but you have captured them for eternity, and beautifully so!

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  13. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    July 5, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    Dreamy. Perfect editing, Barb. :)

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  14. Sherry says

    July 5, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    Barb,
    This is beautiful! Love the crackle vase with them. I have been playing with the layer mask too, it takes some practice.
    Sherry

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  15. Rachel Hope says

    July 5, 2011 at 9:45 pm

    Love the softness of this shot!

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  16. Anneke says

    July 5, 2011 at 10:02 pm

    Like your take on the number three, can fit in for next week to :)

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  17. elizabeth says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:21 am

    Beautiful, soft, dreamy…and one of my favorite flowers too!

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  18. Roadside Rustic says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:27 am

    Fabulous, Fantastic & Fresh! I love your title so I couldn’t resist the play on F words. :-)

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  19. debsea says

    July 6, 2011 at 5:37 am

    love the colours!

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  20. Nadege, says

    July 6, 2011 at 6:03 am

    Wonderful color combination, I love the soft look of your images.

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  21. Joyelle @ An Artful Endeavor says

    July 6, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    So sweet and lovely! This just makes me smile :)

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  22. lisa says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:09 pm

    Gorgeous work!
    Love the green and pink. Just perfect together.

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  23. Rural Revival says

    July 7, 2011 at 3:02 am

    Just lovely Barb!

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  24. Sherrie St. Hilaire says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:56 am

    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!!!

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  25. Sherrie St. Hilaire says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:58 am

    P.S. Soooooooooooooooo GORGEOUS!

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