Lens Artists Photo Challenge – From Forgettable to Favorite
Gardenias are evergreen shrubs or small trees with dark green, leathery leaves and white flowers . Gardenia is a genus of flowering plants in the coffee family.©wikipedia
White Gardenia 2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Photograph taken at my former home. I had a beautiful gardenia bush in my garden. I loved the perfume scent coming through my window in the Spring. It’s the one item I wish I could have taken with me. Sadly, I’ve planted several in my new residence only to have them wilt away. The photo above is the original.
White Gardenia II 2021©Isadora DeLaVega
When I edited this photograph, I noticed the raindrops were much more visible.
White Gardenia III 2021©Isadora DeLaVega
The bright white color in the photograph above showcases the beauty of a gardenia flower.
Sepia White Gardenia IV 2021©Isadora DeLaVega
I don’t use sepia too often. In this photo I played around with the background more.
White Gardenia V 2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Playing with the different effects, I found this opalescent effect.
It shows the veins on the leaves but changes the white I love in the gardenia.
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Lens Artists Photo Challenge – From Forgettable to Favorite
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Isadora Art and Photography 
I love the different editing versions of this beautiful flower. Well done, Isadora!
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Thanks, Amy. I enjoy playing with all of the edits on my program. They don’t always come out great but it’s about having fun.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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WOW. Superb comparisons. Very well done. I have to learn how to get those black backgrounds. Excellent.
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I appreciate your great comment about my photographs this week, John. I use clone and then add a dark shadow to the background.
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These are great examples of how the mood of a photo can be so different using different techniques. The flower is gorgeous. Of these, my favorite is the black background which really emphasizes the purity and beauty of the flower. Thanks for sharing your approaches Izzy, very creative!
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Smiling at your generous comment, Tina. Thank you. I appreciate your viewing my photographs. It was a difficult challenge but managed to figure something out. 😷 😎
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HMMM I can smell them all! The second edit seems to be the most frequent 😊
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I believe you’re right about the second photograph. I think it’s because it showcases the white of
the flower. Yes, their scent is intoxicating. Thanks for visiting and leaving your comment.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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White flowers are fun to play with.
Hope all is well for you.
I get my second Covid shot next week 🤞🏼
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Congrats on getting the vaccine. We have long, long lines to get the shots. There trying to put into place a program to get shots at a local pharmacy. Fingers crossed. : ) I am well.
Thank you for asking, Carol. I agree white flowers seem to be the best when adding new edits. Stay safe 😷
Isadora 😎
ps – made the clementine cake a few weeks ago. Too delish to have too often. LOL
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I hear CVS pharmacy will soon be giving shots here.
Good for you for making the Clementine cake. I’m making one for Chinese New Year. Giving half to my daughter and her husband to save the calories
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