You balance simplicity & complexity with such ease. At least it looks like that from here – but who knows what goes on when you’re behind the lens and at your computer?! 😉
Well, thank you for that, Lynne. I guess more than anything it’s time consuming. Hours go by so quickly when one is art-making, don’t you think? The tricky part sometimes is remembering to breathe when you are taking macro photographs.
I have a terrible habit of holding my breath – and certainly it happens when I’m caught up in something visual. Yes, time goes by quickly, a sure sign were lost!
Ah, I can relate to that for sure, Anne. Thanks for your comment, I guess these express a similar sort of idea for me but you have put it into words so nicely.
The colors in balance and nice made for this concept . I do not know which one I do like more , Top one or the second one below? I believe the first one because it expresses more the whisper then the garden. Less flower and more its concept. Of course , my opinion, for what it is worth to you. grt bart
Hi Neely, thanks very much!
So, when I photograph these I am using backlighting and shading the seedhead so it is in indirect light. Also, these are overexposed slightly and I am using a macro lens and shallow depth of field. There is naturally some transparency to the petal-like formations already.
I have layered them in photoshop, too, but only in a subtle way.
I’m glad you like them.
Thank you for sharing, Karen! I think the transparency of the petals makes such a big difference, and now must be a good time of the year to photograph as plants are starting to wither away. Thanks again — can’t wait to go out and shoot some more!
[Photographs three layers deep.]
draw and shoot 
Oh, I hear them, Karen!!! 🙂
Really? What are they whispering about? : )
‘shhhh, the breeze has changed direction and the kiss of the sun is softer”…
“euphoria…”
Oh that’s perfect, Marina! Thank you.
So beautiful and delicate and . . . whispery.
Thank you, Ashley. I’m glad you like them.
Breathtaking.
Thank you, Brenda. I’m happy you think so.
They are whispering, in soft voices, of the end of summer and preparing to be enrobed in clothes of ice..
Hopefully we will hold off on the ice for awhile! But I will be spying on them all the same! : )
You balance simplicity & complexity with such ease. At least it looks like that from here – but who knows what goes on when you’re behind the lens and at your computer?! 😉
Well, thank you for that, Lynne. I guess more than anything it’s time consuming. Hours go by so quickly when one is art-making, don’t you think? The tricky part sometimes is remembering to breathe when you are taking macro photographs.
I have a terrible habit of holding my breath – and certainly it happens when I’m caught up in something visual. Yes, time goes by quickly, a sure sign were lost!
That is so beautiful. Amazing!
Truly.
Benjamin
Hi Benjamin, thanks so very much. I’m glad you like them.
Karen
Aptly titled Karen. Such beautiful secrets!:)
Thanks, Elena! : )
These beautiful photos describe exactly that after-the-summer nostalgia I always feel each year.
Ah, I can relate to that for sure, Anne. Thanks for your comment, I guess these express a similar sort of idea for me but you have put it into words so nicely.
They feel like they are moving, such beautiful work Karen!
Thank you, Mimi. There is always a bit of a dance happening in the garden. : )
The colors in balance and nice made for this concept . I do not know which one I do like more , Top one or the second one below? I believe the first one because it expresses more the whisper then the garden. Less flower and more its concept. Of course , my opinion, for what it is worth to you. grt bart
Hi Bart, thanks for your thoughts, they are appreciated. Yes, I guess the more abstracted the more it might express a whisper…
What beautiful colours and motion! Lovely images.
Thank you, Steven!
beautiful colour and I like the first one the most
Thank you!
So beautiful and delicate.
Hi David, thanks very much. : )
Really look terrific Karen.
Thank you, Phil.
… they whispering about love & harmony …
lovely
thanks Karen ;D
I hope that’s the case – the world could use more of that!
Thank you, Ivan.
As always, Karen, beautiful work.
Much appreciated, Erica, thank you!
Such a great title – it really chimes with this wonderful, haunting work. There’s something regal and spectral about these.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment, Richard. : )
Beautiful Karen!
Thanks, Adrian!
your work is astounding.
Gosh, thanks so much, Russ. Truly!
These are magical. You take us so close to nature.
Hi Nandini, I guess this is pretty up close, these guys are tiny!
: )
Thank you!
Sooo beatiful!! I love to look at this pictures. Thinking about dreams and hope and the wonderful life 🙂
Thanks for your kind words. : )
You put a smile on my face.
:-))
Wistful whispers I feel Karen ~ seasons changing. So beautiful.
Yes, shifts in the season for sure. Thanks very much, Jane.
Wonderful ethereal imagery … gorgeous art!
Thank you, Angela!
Like explosions, but silent and in slow motion. Dreamy and ethereal – love these!
These are exquisite!
These are very beautiful!
Thank you, Dominika!
Love these! So delicate and ethereal! Is there some special technique you used to take these? Thanks!
Hi Neely, thanks very much!
So, when I photograph these I am using backlighting and shading the seedhead so it is in indirect light. Also, these are overexposed slightly and I am using a macro lens and shallow depth of field. There is naturally some transparency to the petal-like formations already.
I have layered them in photoshop, too, but only in a subtle way.
I’m glad you like them.
Thank you for sharing, Karen! I think the transparency of the petals makes such a big difference, and now must be a good time of the year to photograph as plants are starting to wither away. Thanks again — can’t wait to go out and shoot some more!
Absolutely wonderful pictures, I love them!
I’m glad you like them, thank you!