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A Contrast of Textures

Inniswood Buttercup

Inniswood Buttercup

 

I spent a couple hours this morning wondering around Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Ohio.  The early warm weather this spring has definitely pushed the bloom schedule ahead by about three weeks.  Always looking for the unusual subject I couldn’t pass up this fallen Buttercup as it contrasted against the dark textured surface of a shallow  pond.   F22 @ 1/8, iso 400.   Thanks for viewing!   – Vince

Pre Bloom

Serviceberry Pre Bloom

Serviceberry Pre Bloom

“Pre Bloom” – Amelanchier Canadensis – Serviceberry. A big part of photography is knowing where to stand and what aperture to choose.  Thanks for viewing! – Vince

Spring Magnolia

 

Spring Magnolia

Spring Magnolia

With coffee in one hand and camera remote in the other I took the long trip out to my backyard to grab a few shots of my early blooming Magnolia.  Spring has arrived a few weeks earlier here in Ohio but I’m not complaining!  Processed with Photoshop CS5, Nik Software Color Efex 4 and Silver Efex Pro 2.   Thanks for viewing – Vince

Fun with Photoshop Filters

Sunflower at Inniswood

Sunflower at Inniswood

This photo was taken last summer at Inniswood Metro Gardens, Ohio.  I decided to play around with Photoshop’s radial blur filter, layer masks, and Nik Software’s Color Efex 4 and Viveza 2.   I usually don’t use the gimmick tools photoshop has to offer, but when applied in the right manner the results can be quite pleasing.  Thanks as always for viewing!    - Vince

Chasing Light

Chasing Light in Ohio

Chasing Light in Ohio

This morning I decided to scout a local natural area for the first time not knowing what I’d find. I was greeted with low lying fog and clear blue sky. These conditions required that I “wake up” and work fast to find the right subject with the right light. I seem to produce better results when chasing light instead of a specific subject. – Nikon D7000, Sigma 150mm macro. – Thanks for viewing! – Vince