Yesterday’s prompt from Katrina Kennedy at Capture Your 365 was “Photograph From Down Under” and when I saw this prickly, pokey, thorny, interesting tree trunk, I knew I had to get a shot! And quite perfect that it fits in with the Perspective theme over at The Daily Post weekly photo challenge. Serendipity!

As I was shooting, I knew what I wanted, but then started playing a bit with getting flare in the shot. What do you think? Do you like the portrait shot with dappled light and blue sky? Or do you prefer the shot with the sunburst and flare?

In February, our focus in in Katrina’s “Practice” class was aperture and one of the lessons had us play with sunbursts and flare. If you haven’t checked out the class yet, you really should! This month we focus on shutter speed – can’t wait to dive into the lessons. Learning so much in this year long class : )

Did you play along with The Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: Perspective? Check out other “perspectives” here. Or peruse my previous photo challenge submissions here!

As always, thanks for stopping by. Have a joyful, creative, blessing filled day!
Live creatively!
xoxo,
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PS. If you’re interested in learning more about “Practice” with Katrina Kennedy, creator and founder of Capture Your 365, I highly recommend it! Seriously loving it so far! The lesson also includes a monthly webinar with a photo critique – so totally worth it!

PPS. Time is ticking to register for True Stamp 2014 – Lain has given me a special discount for you. Use code LOVE at checkout to save almost $50 off the regular registration. But hurry – that code is good only until March 17! Read my True Stamp blog posts here or here if you need more details. I’m already registered, looking forward to it and hope to “see” you there!

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