Linking up today with Texture Tuesday.
My sweet hubby brought me these beautiful flowers for Valentine’s Day.
He’s a keeper that guy!
And so since then, I’ve taken approximately 187 pictures of them.
I know this may come as a complete shock, but I really love photographing flowers. 
And you know…when I think about it, flowers are what initially got me into this hobby obsession and what has fueled my desire to learn more about it.
The thing about flowers, photographically speaking, is that there are almost limitless details shoot. So for instance in the lily below, I just loved the elegant shape of the petals.
And then such interesting details like the pistol and stamens.
The other great thing about flowers as opposed to say pets or kids is that they #1) don’t run and hide whenever they see the camera, and #2) don’t roll their eyes or get annoyed with me when I say, “Wait, stay right there…let me try that again.”
Actually, my daughter should get the Nobel Peace Prize for patience after last Friday’s photos shoot. But that’s another blog post for another day.
Anyway, as fun as it is to shoot flowers, it’s also been so much fun learning to play with textures. Depending on how you use them it can create an amazing vintagey, grungey look. Or with a softer hand, these textures can elevate an ordinary flower shot into something really special.
texture – kk_cora – 1 layer screen 10% and 1 layer soft light 60%
And as always, thanks for letting me share it with you.
Love, Kelly
As you already know, I LOVE shooting flowers too! Lilies are especially fun and yours are gorgeous! Love the Downton textures and the one you used on that last shot just makes it so dreamy! It should be framed and hung on a wall somewhere.
These are absolutely stunning Kelly!! Yes, my fave is the last one as well. Wonderful work on the processing!
Beautiful work – I love that last one – wow! nice!
I love shooting flowers too. Your photos are great!
Well, I have to say, other than a few nieces and nephews, flowers had a lot to do with me getting into photography, too, Kelly! They are the most accommodating subjects, ever! lol! These images are so beautiful … my hubby brings me flowers often, and I’m forever taking pictures of them, as well! (and yes, he’s a keeper, too!) Love your processing on this last one … so dreamy!! Want to also thank you for dropping over to see my flowers, and commenting! 🙂
I have to take picture of my child still at home, per grandmother’s request, and I am dreading it as much as he is at this point. Ah, to get that child to smile!! I love your shots as usual.
I love all the angles you did, love to do that also.
Lovely photos, Kelly !
What a wonderful bouquet from your husband !
187 ? … that’s a lot, but I love flowers too and I also take a lot of photos 🙂
Nice evening,
Sylvia
Flowers are one of my muses, too. When all else fails, shoot a flower. These are so lovely and soft. Isn’t is amazing how well these Downton textures work with flowers?
Simply beautiful! The shapes and details of flowers are what attract me. You’re fantastic at focusing on those shapes and details!
Beautiful collection! My favorite is the last one! It’s gorgeous with such perfect focus!!
Love the macro shot! It reminds me of a Georgia O’Keefe painting. Beautifully done!
Very pretty. The textures soften everything. It reminds me of a gentle abstract painting.