Before & After #10 / Azaleas

Earlier this week, I mentioned the love/hate relationship I have with my azaleas. Well, I did get the macro lens out and snap a few. We've been having some awful wind, and I doubt these flowers are going to make it past the weekend. There's a couple more pics on the facebook page if you'd like to see them.

Canon 5D, 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens, ISO 1250 (it was almost dark! lol), f/4.0, 1/500sec, Edited in Photoshop CS3



Click "read more" to see the before & after!


I shot this photo at an exposure that wouldnt quite blow out the sky, but still leave enough detail in the flower. Cropped it just a tad, because I like the extra flowers on the edges. Brightened a little, and added a bokeh texture with a pink tint. Happy Spring everyone!




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13 comments :

  1. NicoleMarch 24, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Your after shot is absolutely perfect. Your edit is very beautiful!

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  2. GoAgainstTheGrainMarch 24, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    gah! love it!

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  3. GinaMarch 24, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Very neat texture. I think the edit is great!

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  4. Mommy2FourMarch 24, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    What a beautiful shot! Love the SOOC, and the edit is gorgeous!

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  5. TaraMarch 24, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Gorgeous, I adore the "dreaminess" you added!

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  6. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Simply . . . BEAUTIFUL!! That bokeh looks awesome!! Ver, VERY nice!!

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  7. CourtneyMarch 24, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful, Rebecca! Your edit is gorgeous!

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  8. Charmaine PoulinMarch 24, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Sooooooo beautiful!!! It has a dreamy feel to it for me, which I love!

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  9. MarlaMarch 24, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love this edit. You did a fabulous job. :)

    Marla @ www.blueskiesphotoblog.com

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  10. FYHMarch 24, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Your pink azaleas are so pretty...wish I had a macro :-)
    Love the bokeh texture!

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  11. TiffanyMarch 24, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    So pretty, love the bokeh!

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  12. TanyiaMarch 24, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    This is gorgeous I love the texture and dreamy affect
    http://mamasgonnashoot.blogspot.com

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  13. - Jessi -March 25, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    Wow, stunning edit!

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