Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

ELECTRIC ANEMONE

I have discovered that one of the things I like best about photography is taking a photograph and making it something different. 

I balk at calling what I do 'art' because I really don't believe I have earned the right to call myself an artist. A 'creative exercise' feels much more comfortable.

Here is today's creative exercise.

Last spring, I took this photograph of an anemone. When I look at it, I think of white linen and pearls.  


A couple of years ago, a meme appeared on my Facebook feed asking what I would buy if someone gave me $50. Books, of course! I have to modify that response now. Extra $50? Books and photo editing software! 

Today, I purchased Topaz Lab's Glow 2. (It was on sale!) I had to take my new toy out for a spin. I rotated the photograph, cropped it a bit, and reduced the exposure of the background to get rid of distractions. Then it was time to release the lovely anemone's inner wild child!

Still lovely, in my opinion, but now with just a bit of attitude!

'Electric Anemone'


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