Photo101(8): Natural World of Wonder.

Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane, Australia

Nature really is a wonderful thing. For someone who loves photography, it’s something that is always available. We can go for a wander and find something in nature that is worthy of a shot. We often find shapes and lines in nature and that was what I set out to do today.

By chance, I found this feather on my back patio. It was flitting about and caught my attention. I already had my 60mm lens on so I started to set up. The feather is about an inch long, quite small. When I looked up, Gidget (my puppy) had started eating the feather! The result is that the feather is not perfect in my photos…it’s pre-loved?

Feather out of Focus.

My first shot still had the art filters switched on and the focus is a little off but I like the effect. So I picked it up and put it on my white-glass tabletop outside and was able to get the main photo in the header. I’ve overexposed the image and turned up the contrast a little to make it really stand out against the white background.

I managed to get a couple of other shots in the garden as well:

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you like these photos.Β See you again soon.

x desleyjane


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20 responses to “Photo101(8): Natural World of Wonder.”

  1. nty6x Avatar

    Sometimes the most beautiful things are in the imperfections. Love the header photo!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you so much.

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  2. nalinki Avatar

    the pictures of the feather are perfect the way they are. pets are always trying to help us πŸ˜‰

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      She is super helpful LOL. Thank you!

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  3. ohiophotogrl Avatar

    Great shots for the day! I think you are right on the money when you said that we can always find something in nature to shoot! Loved the use of the filters to make the feather look different as well. And the pictures of the flower showing light to dark is really good as well. The last picture reminds me of fall. As everything is getting ready for its long winter nap….thanks for sharing!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you @ohiophotogrl I appreciate that!
      We have left winter far behind us here and hitting summer hard – great photography weather ahead πŸ˜„

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          I’m in Brisbane, Australia. Almost the end of Spring!

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          1. ohiophotogrl Avatar

            Australia is on my buckey list :0)

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  4. scrapsoflaceandlove Avatar

    Aww, pre loved… I feel like everything I own has been pre-loved! I think gidget made the feather even better. Your photos are wonderful as always, you certainly have an eye for detail πŸ™‚

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thanks so much. Yes, it’s Gidget’s house, I just pay the mortgage!

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  5. mellam Avatar

    Beautiful photo of the feather!

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  6. Krosscourt Avatar

    You have a wonderful eye. I love your blog(s). Feathers……….. GENIUS!~ πŸ™‚

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    1. desleyjane Avatar

      Thank you so much!
      The feather was a complete accident πŸ™‚

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      1. Krosscourt Avatar

        The feather is awesome! What a great idea……… I have feathers, and I never one time thought to use them. Nice job baby gurl. πŸ™‚
        Susan

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        1. desleyjane Avatar

          Awwww ☺️ thankyou.

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