Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Beautifying the Ugly

I can't say I find them ugly, but there are strange bud-like things in my backyard that appear dead.  They have a paper thin petal that looks like a dried autumn leaf, minus the vibrant colors.  I can only assume a few people would consider them ugly. 
I decided to do everything I could to make them beautiful.  Here is the result.  Did I succeed?

Reaching Bud
The color contrast and soft edges make the image much less offensive than the actual bud.

2 comments:

  1. Yes, actually, I think you did. The soft light and "glowiness" really helps.

    Oh, and I think they might be the seed pods of a Rose of Sharon, or something else very similar.

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  2. awesome!

    and thank you for helping me figure out what the plant is...i am pretty sure you are right with the Rose of Sharon assumption

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