Sunday, August 21, 2011

Sunday Series 52: Week 1

I'm trying out a photo challenge.  Never done this before, so let's see how it works out and if I can stick with it.  Here's the challenge:  Post a series of at least three different photos of the same subject each week.  The photos must be related to a prompt provided at http://www.aruraljournal.com/ (this weeks prompt is red).


I didn't have to go to far for my red photos.  We have a bottle brush tree in the front yard that is in bloom, and I thought it might make an interesting photo.
To improve the original photo, I cropped it and added a texture (below).  The texture softens the background and just makes the overall photo more interesting.
I tried photographing at a different angle (front) to try to get the red brushes highlighted.
Finally, let's add a texture. This one is a silvery texture with lots of lines that gives the photo an interesting finish.


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5 comments:

  1. Lap Dog KnitsAugust 22, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Perfect red subject..
    Every angle is good, each has an effect?
    The first looks sooc and the others modified?

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  2. EG CameraGirlAugust 22, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Sure wish I could grow a bottle brush tree here in Ontario, Canada!

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  3. NancyAugust 22, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing your photos of this awesome plant at SS 52 this week. It really does look like a bottle brush!

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  4. Evelyn S.August 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I had no idea they were this color...and no idea that they look exactly like a bottle brush! Great images!

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  5. SaunAugust 26, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Never heard of a bottle brush tree. I would love to grow one in my yard. Love the series :)

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