Curled Ferns

March 30, 2015March 30, 2015 | Beth Walsh's Photoblog

I was inspired by Paul Barson‘s work to process these photos in a slightly different way than I might have before viewing his work. He was featured on Leanne Cole Photography. His images are very dark, but I liked the way he used the light to isolate his subjects and direct the viewer’s eye. So I pushed these images a little darker than I would normally have thought to go. It only added one or two more steps to how I usually process my images but I like the results. I’m doubtful that this is now my new style but I may be more likely to take my images in this direction when I think it appropriate. Let me know if these images work for you or not.

18 thoughts on “Curled Ferns”

tomsimard says:

April 1, 2015 at 1:40 pm

Lovely.

Reply
Robert M. Weiss says:

March 31, 2015 at 9:38 pm

The ferns almost look like beings talking to one another.

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 12:29 pm
  
  They do. Thanks Robert, I’m smiling now!
  
  Reply
Paul Barson says:

March 31, 2015 at 4:59 pm

Gorgeous! The tones are beautiful!

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 12:46 pm
  
  Thank you very much Paul. I had already sorted these images and they were waiting in my archives to be processed. I must admit that processing is not my favourite task and so my style tends towards minimal. However, after viewing some of your images I was inspired to experiment. I am relieved and delighted that you like my photos.
  
  Reply
  1. Paul Barson says:
    
    April 1, 2015 at 3:41 pm
    
    Thank you Beth! For my work to be any kind of inspiration is the ultimate compliment for me and I’m glad you did experiment, they look fantastic 🙂
    
    Reply
Mary says:

March 31, 2015 at 10:39 am

Wow, awesome series!

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 12:47 pm
  
  Thanks Mary, appreciate it. Never know when you try something new.
  
  Reply
busy lady says:

March 30, 2015 at 7:54 pm

What wonderful photos!

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 1:10 pm
  
  Thanks busy lady, I pushed the envelope a little more than I normally would have but am pleased with the results.
  
  Reply
norasphotos4u says:

March 30, 2015 at 7:41 pm

Very pretty

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 12:48 pm
  
  Thanks Nora.
  
  Reply
Victor Rakmil says:

March 30, 2015 at 5:04 pm

Excellent photographs.

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 1:02 pm
  
  Thanks Victor. I love it when a plan comes together. 🙂
  
  Reply
Heyjude says:

March 30, 2015 at 4:55 pm

Look great to me! I love the unfurled fronds of ferns 😀

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 12:56 pm
  
  Thanks Jude. They are favourites of mine too and are surprisingly hard to photograph. So low to the ground and usually lots of busy background. I had to work hard to isolate these guys. So I am relieved that they turned out so well. 🙂
  
  Reply
neihtn2012 says:

March 30, 2015 at 4:36 pm

These photos are beauties!

Reply
1. Beth Walsh's Photoblog says:
  
  April 1, 2015 at 1:01 pm
  
  Thank you very much. As I said I was inspired and I’m so glad it worked out. 🙂
  
  Reply