Imperfection is Beautiful by myautofocuslife

Imperfection is Beautiful

Handmade paper is something I love. I like collecting different kinds. The translucent, fibrous quality of handmade paper fascinates me. I particularly love the inclusion of leaves, because it gives the paper an arty, textural feel.

I took this shot after taping a sheet of handmade paper up against a window pane, so that the light shone through it.
this is very cool! now i remember that i have a handmade paper journal somewhere and the cover is made of leaves! the texture in this shot looks awesome!!
December 23rd, 2011  
This is amazing!!
December 23rd, 2011  
Love the texture and lighting. Wonderful job!
December 23rd, 2011  
It really is lovely with the background and the details of the leaves!
December 23rd, 2011  
A wonderful meditative photo
December 23rd, 2011  
Great textures
December 23rd, 2011  
i couldn't agree more. beautiful shot
December 23rd, 2011  
Wow that is so pretty, i have never seen hand made paper with leaves in it,
December 23rd, 2011  
PS- fave
December 23rd, 2011  
Looks like a little heart on one of the leaves. Nice shot!
December 23rd, 2011  
Wow! This is gorgeous! Love that texture!
December 23rd, 2011  
great shot!
December 23rd, 2011  
Great texture! It reminds me of lovely old lace! Well done!
December 23rd, 2011  
I didn't even know that there were stores around that sold that kind of paper anymore. It's so beautiful . . this piece of paper could be framed. It's so divinely fragile and delicately patterned. Love the idea of taking the photo the way that you did, Liva. Great work. :) Oh...I'm a big believer that imperfection is beautiful. It's the definition of "real beaty!"
December 23rd, 2011  
Pretty textures and patterns in the leaf.
December 23rd, 2011  
I do love the textures that the leaf adds to the paper. great lines also.
December 23rd, 2011  
lovely textures.
December 23rd, 2011  
Beautiful shot! The veins are so clear and that paper is too pretty to use, but perfect for photos! :-)
December 23rd, 2011  
CK
Fav - love this and thanks for sharing how you did it - fabulous
December 23rd, 2011  
The paper has the same sort of grain as the leaf - this is lovely.
December 23rd, 2011  
This is simply adorable, WOW! I also love the "insect arts" in it.
December 23rd, 2011  
Great textures, very beautiful :)
December 23rd, 2011  
well crafted photograph
December 23rd, 2011  
Spectacular texture and tones. Love the detail you captured. A FAV for me.
December 23rd, 2011  
lovely definition
December 23rd, 2011  
This is beautiful. Love the light coming through.
December 23rd, 2011  
This is beautiful. I love the texture and the leaves are so delicate. Exquisite!
December 23rd, 2011  
I love your title because it is so true. Very prettyshot.
December 23rd, 2011  
Wow! Fantastic textures and lights! Very pretty! :D
December 23rd, 2011  
I love the textures and paint look about it.
December 23rd, 2011  
very cool...great title.
December 23rd, 2011  
This is so beautiful and artistic looking.. would look good in a wallpaper.
December 23rd, 2011  
gorgeous....i love the textures...
December 23rd, 2011  
I really like this! Great Shot and very creative - words and shot!
December 23rd, 2011  
Beautiful Livia. You are so talented! Have a wonderful xmas.
December 23rd, 2011  
Beautiful shot! Love the texture from the paper and the leaf!
December 23rd, 2011  
Amazing beautiful , love it all.
Yes, that are music boxes, My wife collect them, those are 35 years old,
December 23rd, 2011  
This is really beautiful, love the details in the veins of the leaves.
December 23rd, 2011  
Very nice, love the glow
December 23rd, 2011  
lovely capture
December 23rd, 2011  
Very creative and awesome textures!
December 23rd, 2011  
cool texture
December 23rd, 2011  
Very cool!
December 23rd, 2011  
It is beautiful- this looks like they are lit from beneath- very cool image- love all the detail!
December 23rd, 2011  
really like this - very nice textures and tones
December 23rd, 2011  
Gorgeous textures and colour. I love handmade paper too, such beauty in inperfection.
December 23rd, 2011  
This is gorgeous. Love the textures and details.
December 23rd, 2011  
Very artistic capture. I can believe all the veins in those leaves. The textures are wonderful.
December 23rd, 2011  
You've got that right! Brilliant shot!
December 24th, 2011  
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who has taken the time to visit and write a comment. Thank you! I'm really glad that you've enjoyed seeing the leaves on the handmade paper. The paper is too pretty to use and I have no intention of ever using it. From time to time, I take it out to look at it and it always makes me smile.

Again, thank you for all your kind words and thoughtful comments!
December 24th, 2011  
very creative with a great end result!
December 24th, 2011  
cool texture
December 24th, 2011  
Very creative Livia! beautiful composition and light! I also love hand made paper. this is a fav for me and congrats on the pp
December 25th, 2011  
Yes, beautiful!
December 25th, 2011  
Congratulations on making the popular page. I've never seen anyone get there so early in their project. You should be proud. :)
December 26th, 2011  
Beautiful shot. Such detail.
December 26th, 2011  
Beautiful paper and beautiful capture! Love the textures and lighting!
December 26th, 2011  
Beautiful capture! Love the detail and lighting.
December 26th, 2011  
beautiful Livia...I love the imperfection of it's perfection.
December 27th, 2011  
I like the detail in this. The imperfections are what make this so interesting!
December 27th, 2011  
This is very beautiful. I love the textures!
December 27th, 2011  
This is incredible. :) I love the textured surface and the detail in the leaves' skeletons. :) Amazing that it's paper!!!
December 28th, 2011  
Beautiful shot!
December 29th, 2011  
Gorgeous! Your photos are wonderful - very clean and simply beautiful. I really like the way you shoot!
January 12th, 2012  
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