go ahead and smell the blossoms

we went back to the botanical garden where i took the photo of the dogwood flower last thursday. there were cherry blossom trees the low branches of which were so lush. i caught this girl as she very gently held the branch and smelled the blossoms. it had started to rain and we all took shelter under the lush trees in the garden.

the original shot is here: http://365project.org/summerfield/365-again/2015-05-02

tagging this for the six-word story challenge. also for the still on-going street challenge. and to make it a three-fer the artist challenge, the artist being imogen cunningham who is known for her botanical photographs and portraits.

thank you kindly for your visits and comments; know that they are greatly appreciated.

[Kate]

Beautiful photo!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Great shot! Love how you've captured her in a very candid moment.

[Leana Niemand]

A fav for me as I like this unusual B&W shot.

[Dianna Coile]

Lovely portrait. Fav

[Howard Steele]

great portrait shot

[Helge Erik Storheim]

Great candid. Fav

[Yao RL]

Great timing, so natural and sweet.

[Sally Ings]

Very nice but I think I'm more partial to the colour version.

[Francoise]

I think I'm into the b&W. It's so romantic; love the moment.

[~~JT]

ah...a three-fer! Fantastic! Wonderful in B&W, too!

[Henri Russell]

I think I like the B&W too. The softness really speaks to me.

[Claire]

The colour one just shouted at me; perfectly beautiful and natural

[Call me Joe]

Sweet image:)

[katy]

Such a terrific non-posed image! congratulations on the perfect rendition for a three-fer too!

[Osia Strasner]

This is really beautiful, and I truly love the B&W version....it just really softens everything and tones it down while your attention is drawn to her face so entranced by the aroma of the blossoms! FAV!