Water Lilies © 2010 Bo Mackison
There is a new article in my series, Memoir Space, now up on The Calm Space, an online magazine published by Karen Wallace.
In the article, I share an excerpt of a letter I wrote to a special woman in my life, and show how easy it is to write a bit of your life story. It’s as easy as writing a letter – yes, a handwritten letter! – and including it in a special occasion card. Go ahead. Take a minute and read Spreading Happiness by Sharing Memories.
The water lilies were photographed at Chicago Botanic Garden. I’ve been working with desaturated photographs, and in this photo, I left only a hint of the original color, while keeping the emphasis on the two sunlit lilies.
Hope you enjoy both the article and the lilies.
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This is gorgeous, Bo. I like the desaturated effect as the emphasis is on the glowing water lilies.
Thanks, Anna. It did seem to pull out that wonderful light an the streaks on the water.
I love the feel of this photo. I find it very satisfying, but I can’t put my finger on it. In addition, I can’t miss the obvious question – how do you desaturate a water lilly sitting in a whole bunch of water? 🙂
You ought to know the answer to that one, Gandalf.
Magic! It’s all magic!
Wow, that turned out nice!
Thanks, montucky. Sometimes a bit of playing on the computer has fun results.
These are absolutely stunning. Such gorgeous light. Magical!!!
The light really highlighted the water lilies that day.
Beautiful processing. Glorious light!
I’m off to read your article….
Thanks, Sue. I appreciate it.
Every time I think I have a favorite, you come up with a new one that instantly becomes the new favorite. I love this one, Bo.
Great article at Calm Space, too.
Love it when you keep finding a new favorite, Robin.
Very, very nice. And I stopped over at the other site to read the memoir post. So lovely, just like this.
Thanks, Mol.
This photo takes me back in time…wondering near a pond, daydreaming