Pink daisy

Note to self: always get ready for the next day the night before. Last week I forgot my top when I went to the gym, but at least I remembered before I walked in. Today, I went to the gym and got changed, then realised I hadn't packed my trainers. What a dunce. Reluctantly, I got changed back in to my work clothes and drove home.

So, I had more time for today's shot than I expected, and I used it to take a photo of one of the dying flowers from Suman's Valentine's bouquet.

I took it using the reverse macro technique, with the intention of processing it similarly to my last dying flower shot. I had to over-expose this in post-processing to give it these bright colours.

I must say, I'm really enjoying my new job. It's great being productive, and it's pleasant having the affirmation that I am good at my job, because I started to go stale in my previous role. It's only been a week, but it's been eventful already and I definitely know I made the right decision.

Canon 7D, f/0, 1/200, ISO-100

[KathyD]

Congrats on the new job! Seems like all my friends who have started new jobs are wavering between bored with it, and hating it! Glad you are enjoying yours.

Lovely picture...I saw you explain the reverse macro technique on your other shot....but I don't really understand it. That's OK...I like this shot! :)

[Vikdaddy]

@kathyd Basically you simply hold the lens the other way around! It really is that simple. Try it, and look through your viewfinder.

[CocoRose]

Just as pretty dying as alive. I like the post-processing.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Beautiful, very delicate. :)

[Rebecca Doyle]

Such a beautiful shot - you've done justice to this flower and created a lovely photo :)

[Yoori]

wow Vik... this is super beautiful!

[Michelle Sheils]

OOh, I haven't seen anything quite like this before - beautiful processing.

[Loose Images]

Thats just gorgeous :)

[Bill Dodsworth]

Beautiful!! Wonderful color!

[christan balicoco]

that beautiful

[Jaydee]

vik i love it, very pretty!!!! looks like fairy's skirt ....♥ FAV

[Rebecca Burton]

love this also a fave now

[Bethany]

Glad you're back. =) Great shot!

[Julie Graham]

So soft and pretty. Love it! Fav!

[Molly Pankok]

this is gorgeous...love the processing. gorgeous colors, a definite fav.

[Graham Harcombe]

Very fine image - in the 'impressionist' mould. It has produced an interesting texture on the calyx of the flower.

[Kim Ables]

lovely!

[Kailyn Parish]

beautiful colors!

[andy c]

nice work again - time to give this reverse lens another go (say that every time I see one of your efforts...)

[Josh Balka]

Nice Shot :D

[Jennifer Vargas]

FAV FAV!

[Jennifer B.]

Lovely.

[maria zambrano]

very pretty...love the softness

[Rudi Teruel]

lovely composition on this daisy, vik... i love that it hangs unside down... gives one a totally different feel for the daisy.... no longer just a flower....

[Eric]

Nice shot I kike the soft colors and composition.

[Constance Brinkley]

Nice shot and editing. I love the soft feeling of this shot. Nice.

[Megs]

fav...i love this

[jerry plume]

great photo! love the editing

[Ellen Chasse]

Very beautiful..

[Haley Otto]

This is awesome! I faved :)

[Dragonfly Explorer ( Rhoiz )]

incredible shot! wow! very nice photo.

[Jenna V.]

Wonderful shot! A favorite for me, too!

[Lynn M. Watson]

Really quite gorgeous! Fav!

[Hannah Scrivener Maclure]

wow, this is gorgeous!

[vinomama]

Wow, beautiful! Great post-processing. I'm going to try out the reverse technique and see what happens...
I'm really glad you're back, and happy to hear that you're loving your new job!! It's wonderful to feel productive & confident in your work life!

[Wenzi]

Gorgeous!

[Katrina]

Lovely! I really need to try out this reverse macro.

[Annie Charalambous]

As someone who ADORES withering flowers, I have to say this is just lovely.

[Kirsty .P]

Gorgeous,love the focus!

[Cynthia C.]

Wow, so beautiful and delicate. Love the soft colors.

[Courtney]

Beautiful! Well done!

[Megs]

Love the soft focus on this, great color as well!

[Sheralee S]

Beautiful colours and focus.

[Deborah DeJong]

This is a great photo. I love the soft colors and how you've photographed it upside down.

[Laura Ferguson]

so beautiful...