This image came off my camera as a complete surprise. Obviously an accidental click of the shutter, because the pictures on either side of it were normal shots recording my process of reupholstering some dining room chairs. Having no idea what this is actually a picture of, I nevertheless was quite taken with the organic feel of it, almost like an x-ray. The only digital tinkering I did with the image was to enhance the contrast and saturation, and add a somewhat granular texture for an artistic sort of colored-pencil effect. Otherwise, the photograph is as it came from the camera. / / This is the first abstract effort of mine that was created from a photo gone wrong, setting me onto a new path of deliberate distortions for artistic effect. It is a lot of fun, I must say, and I seldom have a clue how it is going to turn out. My digital abstracts pretty much create themselves with only a little guidance from me. I named it Osteo-organic Abstract because it puts me in mind of an X-ray, with bones and organs and stuff, but I’m not really happy with the title. Would appreciate any suggestions for something catchier.
A pale white Osteospernum bloom.
A macro, close up of a white Cape Daisy, (Osteospermum). Tripod mounted camera using natural daylight. Thanks all for looking, Nick
A vivid orange Cape Daisy…........
A pale mauve Cape Daisy …........
A pale mauve Cape Daisy (osteo), showing central detail.
A pale golden orange Cape daisy, this variety is “Symphony”, and its beautiful.
They’re a biography – with no words, ‘cause they don’t need. / Finger of works in field and devotion to a family. / Hands lived for others – hands of a woman of another time. Intense life.
I did this thousands of time – with you / by my side.
The centre of a White Osteospermum.
An osteopermum photographed from behind using natural lighting
A dazzling yellow Osteo bloom. Tripod mounted camera, used light tent and reflector. This shot seems like ages away, we had snow in Essex yesterday, (In October !!!!) best wishes Nick
The centre of a purple Osteo from earlier this summer. Thanks for looking, Nick
A pale coloured Osteo, taken in natural daylight against black velvet. Border added in Photoshop. Thanks for looking, Nick
This is a pink tinged Osteospernum shot against black velvet for contrast. This particular variety blooms every year as soon as the sun starts to shine. I love the pink tinged tips and the central detail on these flowers. Thanks for looking, best wishes, Nick
A macro shot of a white Osteospernum from my garden. Tripod mounted camera and remote release used. / Natural daylight from a North facing window. Thanks for looking, Nick
My image called Purple Haze came 3rd in the True Purple Group’s, Purple Petals challenge. Congrats to the other top ten entrants and t…
My image called Purple Haze came 3rd in the True Purple Group’s, Purple Petals challenge. Congrats to the other top ten entrants and the winner, Well done, Best Wishes Nick
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