This is the second day of my “5 Day Black and White Challenge”. Again, the rules are: (1) publish a black and white photo every day for 5 days (2) invite someone to participate each day.
I would like to invite Tree from Conversations Around the Tree to participate the challenge. Tree is a person with a big soft heart. Everyone loves Tree!
Today, I want to share a lotus flower photo, which I took last year at Kenilworth Park in Maryland. Their Lotus & Water Lily Cultural Festival is excellent.
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Good morning and thank you, Ruth.
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I love this shot! Helen, you are raising the bar…
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Thanks, Amy. Good morning. Wish every photo turns out like this 😉
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Your lotus is simply gorgeous Helen. WOW!!!
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Thanks, Cee. Good morning. I like lotus flower a lot. The festival was amazing. Hopefully, we will be able to go again this year. Have a great day, Cee.
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This is one of the best photos EVER! I can see the flower dancing! You truly are an artist. Helen, I was going to come over this week, but have to go to Albert Lea on Saturday for a funeral, and I didn’t want to drive that way twice in a week. And next week I am going to Florida to get away from this cold weather so it will be a couple weeks yet before I get over your way.
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Thanks, Sue. You know there is post processing applied, right? When I first started I was amazed at many photos I saw. I thought they were taken that way. In this photo, I increased the contrast and also sharpened it.
I hope it’s not this cold on Saturday. I have stayed home for a few days now 😉 Florida sure sounds good. Have a wonderful trip. Take some photos! 😉 I will see you in Mar. sometime, I hope.
Happy Chinese New Year!
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Just beautiful in black and white!
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Good morning, Hien. I began to realize that some photo are better in black and white and some in color. Took me a while to get it 😉
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The lotus flower showcases beautifully in black and white. Well done … !!!!
I just finished the B & W challenge. It turned out to be fun. The most difficult part was choosing the friend bloggers. There is a huge selection. I’ve finished mine today. I’ll leave my url if you’d like to see them. : ) Thanks
http://isadoraartandphotography.com/2015/02/18/5-day-bw-challenge-day-5/
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Thank you. Congratulation for completing the challenge!!! I still have 3 days to go 😉 It is fun, I have to admit. I didn’t realize how much I liked black and white photos!
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Me too … It can change the look of a photo a lot. I started the challenge with a burdened attitude – and all that – but after it was completed I was proud and so honored to have been asked. I’ll be back to finish seeing your. : )
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So pretty, Helen. The center of the flower is very interesting. Great shot and I am so happy you are having fun with this! Me, too– B&W is pretty cool.
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Good morning, Lois. Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, I am having a lot of fun… more than I have expected. I even feel like to go out to take more in this cold weather! And thank you!
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That is really cool! LOVE IT.
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Thank you, Sue. We have a nice sunny day today. Sunshine and kind comment like yours makes a great day!
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Helen, Thank you for the invitation! I am excited to be part of this challenge.
My day has gotten away from me…so I will post day one tomorrow.
Your photo of the lotus flower is simply beautiful! I agree with Amy…you are raising the bar!
Tree
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Good morning, Tree. I can’t wait to see your photos!!! It’s fun to do a challenge with friends!
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I agree!
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That is a lovely lotus flower you have captured. The light tones of the pedals are rich and so detailed.
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Good morning, Otto. Thank you! Teacher’s comment always means a lot! I am still thinking about passion, purpose. Your articles really helps me figure out things in my life… I just need to organize my thoughts. Thanks again.
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Molto bella questa foto, complimenti!!
Ciao, Patrizia
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Thank you, Patrizia. (Yeah, I understand what you said!)
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2004. Your laboratory imported it from New Zealand and has taken.
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Thanks!!! Yes, you were right. When I heard it came from some place far away (to be honest, I forgot where… I am forgetful), I was surprised. And I am grateful 😉
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Aha…another gem from you in this challenge…Flower looks so fabulous in your shot…:)
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Thanks, Suyash. I have to say that I like B&W much better. I do like the original one with color, but B&W seems really brought out the line and form.
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I agree. B&W brings out the clarity and is so much fun. I enjoyed your B&W photos of the challenge 🙂
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Absolutely fantastic picture. really nice.
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Thank you, Ben. If you wonder how come I haven’t comment much on Lightroom tutorial, it is because I want to do all of them in the same week… probably the week after next… Thank you so much!
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That would probably be a good time to do a cram session as I am coming to the end of the editing side of lightroom and moving on to photoshop.
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Beautifully captured!!! 🙂
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