The Dogwood, some coffee and a camera

[Dean]

Once again, it's time for my dogwood trees to bloom. I make the early journey out the side door with a cup of coffee and camera in tow. I have been photographing this particular tree for about 13 years, and every year, I wonder what I will do to capture something different. Over the last several years, I have been experimenting with various forms of selective focus and levels of over-exposure to create isolation. Attempting to paint images with the camera, so to speak, this year, I also added in-camera double exposure, which I also find interesting for this type of work...here are a few of the images I have worked on so far. All comments welcome, and thanks for viewing Dean
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[AlanLichty]

Definitely different ways of looking at your dogwood and the other parts of your garden. The first one is my favorite of the set.

 

[JimFox]

Awesome creativity Dean! I sure wish I had a Dogwood at my house, such a cool tree!

My favorites are #1, 2 and 5 with #3 given an honorable mention.

I really like how you tried all of these ways to work the Dogwood, I think it's a great lesson to others on how to think outside the box a bit.

 

[JimFox]

Congrats on the Daily Featured Photo Dean!

@Dean

 

[Jim Dockery]

#3 for me - this could be a very cool large canvas print.

 

[Roger Bailey]

Enjoyed these, #3 is my favorite. I rarely know exactly why I enjoy any photograph or piece of art, so usually just "like" an artists work. Nicely done!

 

[Dan Moorehead]

Stunning art!

 

[Eric Gofreed]

Once again, it's time for my dogwood trees to bloom. I make the early journey out the side door with a cup of coffee and camera in tow. I have been photographing this particular tree for about 13 years, and every year, I wonder what I will do to capture something different. Over the last several years, I have been experimenting with various forms of selective focus and levels of over-exposure to create isolation. Attempting to paint images with the camera, so to speak, this year, I also added in-camera double exposure, which I also find interesting for this type of work...here are a few of the images I have worked on so far. All comments welcome, and thanks for viewing Dean
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I like the way you worked the dogwood, Cleaver work, Dean

 

[Ben Egbert]

Very creative, and congrats on featured post, well earned.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

Nice set, Dean. I really like #3.