Magnolia - Lensbaby style by pflaume

Magnolia - Lensbaby style

I had the opportunity to try a Lensbaby for the first time during my photography competition last weekend. This image was taken with a Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 35 optic. I have long admired the special look of Lensbaby shots taken by the experts on this site, but soon learned that there is definitely a steep learning curve involved. Finding focus is tricky! This was one of my better efforts, but I realize I have a long way to go. It was fun to play with and I'd love to try some more. A LB has now been added to my photography wish list.

Thank you all for your wonderful responses to my recent images. I was blown away to see them on the TT this week. I so appreciate your support in all ways. Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter!
I would love to play around with one too but I know they can be tricky to use. I love the colours in this Lisa and the beautiful softness at the edges.
April 19th, 2014  
Oooohhhhh . . . I agree with @bella_ss !
April 19th, 2014  
Beautiful, love the soft colours. I would love to be able to play with a LB.
April 19th, 2014  
Pretty 'Baby'-:)
April 19th, 2014  
love the color and congrats on TT! I can see why people love the lensbaby, and great appreciation for those who can master them! Great job!
April 19th, 2014  
Pretty!
April 19th, 2014  
Beautiful...and so much fun with your Lensbaby! Lucky you!
April 19th, 2014  
Lovely capture and great colors. Lensbaby and macro lens is on my wish list.
April 19th, 2014  
Great shot, I should read up about them - looks fun.
April 19th, 2014  
Like a Monet ... you have a lot of talent so the investment will be worth it!
April 19th, 2014  
Beautifully done.
April 19th, 2014  
So Gorgeous, fav!
April 19th, 2014  
Beautiful shot
April 19th, 2014  
Fav Beautiful shot.
April 19th, 2014  
beauty!!!
April 19th, 2014  
I'm in the minority and don't care for the lensbaby look, but if there's anyone who could change my mind, it's you!
April 19th, 2014  
So beautiful
April 19th, 2014  
Beautiful closeup shot, Lisa. I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend, too.
April 19th, 2014  
Lovely shot. Hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend.
April 19th, 2014  
Very beautiful image, Lisa. I always appreciate hearing about your photographic experiments which I admire so much. I have yet to put as much effort in understanding my camera and the science of photography as I should. I have so many irons in the fire and am currently content with the therapy of the hunt for the beauty that surrounds me.
April 19th, 2014  
Very nice spring tones Lisa! That's the lens I hope to get as a birthday present next month! ;) A friend of mine uses it and she creates such wonderful art with it. Hope to have her teach me some tricks so I don't get too frustrated learning the ways of the lens.
April 20th, 2014  
so soft and lovely :)
April 20th, 2014  
So soft and lovely, I think you got the focus just right.
April 20th, 2014  
so pretty and soft! love the tones and focus! hope you are passing a great spring Lisa! :)
April 20th, 2014  
@wind_of_the_sothern_sea Thank you for stopping by, Arefin! I've missed you and your beautiful images here! I hope you are doing well!
April 20th, 2014  
Beautiful colours and effects, so pleased you are still posting, I love your images.
April 20th, 2014  
fav - love it! The color and bokeh are fantastic!
April 21st, 2014  
This is awesome
April 21st, 2014  
Beautiful shot, you got great focus. The lensbabies def have a learning curve as they are not like any other lenses but so much fun at the same time!
April 21st, 2014  
Lovely shot.
April 21st, 2014  
You got a lovely arty feel from that LB Lisa. So soft and lovely. Happy Easter to you too!
April 21st, 2014  
Awesome close up, love your focus.
April 21st, 2014  
Lovely!
April 21st, 2014  
Beautiful captured.
April 21st, 2014  
Love the cool look you get with this lens.
April 22nd, 2014  
Ohhhh. Lisa! FaVulous. Just gorgeous...FAV
April 22nd, 2014  
beautiful image... am sure with a lil practice you'll rock these too ... did I say I am sure ...!!
April 22nd, 2014  
This is so beautiful and it has that lensbaby magic going on....lensbaby gives such intriguing results when used well and I would be very interested to see more of those from you. Congrats for well deserved TT!
April 22nd, 2014  
Stunning shot and focus, Lisa. my fav spring blooms. A fav for sure!
April 22nd, 2014  
Very pretty! I've never tried a lensbaby but I'd like to!
April 22nd, 2014  
Lisa this is beautiful - get that lensbaby!
April 22nd, 2014  
Love the softness in this pink blossom.
April 23rd, 2014  
So pretty. The Lensbaby lens created a softness that goes with this bloom perfectly.

Thank you for the generous comment as well as the fav on my camera-shy parrot pic.
April 24th, 2014  
It makes for an intriguing tree/flower shot. I like lensbaby results and would love to try one someday.
April 24th, 2014  
Lovely abstract like shot of this pretty flower.
April 25th, 2014  
Love the effect!!
April 27th, 2014  
Subtle and very pretty, nicely done.
It would be fun to try a Lensbaby.
April 27th, 2014  
Beautiful color!
April 28th, 2014  
Lovely!
April 30th, 2014  
I think you did great! This is a lovely shot :)
May 2nd, 2014  
Very delicate and beautifully captured!
May 17th, 2014  
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