On the right side of this magnolia autumn leaf you can see a bud for the coming spring. The morning sun was shining on the back of the leaf, so this effect was created by nature.
I made this photo in my own garden. You do not always have to go far from home. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
In post processing I made the background a little darker, so that the leaf is nicely highlighted against the black background.
As the daughter of a photographer, photography has been a big part of my life. I love nature and especially flowers, so you see this most in my work. I have worked as an independent make-up artist for over 15 years, developing my eye for detail. Composition.. Read more…