Fluidr / Ducklings' First Outing by Pixelated Sky

Rhododendrons can be absolutely gorgeous when they are in flower.

There’s a problem though. I’ve found it very difficult to photograph them effectively, at least to get an image that evokes the feeling you get when you look at them.

I almost gave up processing this but thought I would post it anyway for Friday Flora.

I’ll post a larger version of the same image too. I can’t work out which I prefer, so I am leaving it to you to decide. As for me? Probably not either! Ah well, move on...

Thank you for taking the time to look. I hope you enjoy the image. Happy Friday Flora :)

[Handheld in daylight.
Developed in Capture One. Processed in Affinity with a fair dose of Nik Color Efex]

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