Well.... it WAS exposing itself, this physalis! :D Cheeky little thing. I guess I'm a bit warped, perhaps, but it was the first word that came into my mind when I saw this subject (the other one was Ta-dahhh!).I love the papery, textured feel of the physalis's bell; the look of it always fascinates me. I remember some of these growing in our back yard when I was younger, and I recall them being referred to as "Chinese Lanterns" which is such an evocative name. I can picture strings of these, illuminated from within, hanging in an Imperial garden.
I'm taking a rather big photographic plunge today (for me, anyhow). I've decided to submit a portfolio of 10 images to Outdoor Photography magazine. I don't expect to get any results from this, it's more of a personal milestone for me, is all. If I don't try, I will never know if I COULD make it. This way at least I can say I've given it a shot.
I'm still on tenterhooks waiting to hear if I've won the Location Portrait competition being run by DSLR User Magazine; I think the next issue is out on March 15th, and that's when the winner and the 2 runners-up will be published. I feel like I have every possible digit crossed!
Hope you've all had (or are having) a lovely Wednesday, and {{{HUGS}}} to you all!
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Physalis make fantastic subjects! Nicely done! I hope that your finger crossing pays off and you here very soon if you have won!!
Best of luck with OP too. A tough one to get in to and I admire you for giving it a go!! Good on ya!
{{{HUGE HUGS}}}
Looking forward to March sooooo much! :o)
I've had lots of experience og physalis lately LOL. They are very photogenic and I like the reflection a lot. That sheet of perspex is a very useful accessory!
Good luck with the Comp and with OP!! P will be so jealous if you get in as he has been rejected!!
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Oh dear I thought the same Ta-dahhh word...lol
Some physalis (the cape gooseberry) are edible but the bright orange ones (chinese lanterns) are not.....so don't get mixed up! Everything crossed for you re: the competition.
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Good for you entering your images. I think that is great Anna! I like this one....
I have gotten behind on my commenting and see that I have missed 4 days of yours!!! Wow they are all great. I love your perspex, is it black or clear with black fabric underneath it? I really must get my hands on a piece.
Good luck with Practical Photography and Digital Photography, will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you on both, way to go, you are far more adventurous that I am.
Dont worry about getting behind, I am managing to post ever day but not always getting to comment so I am in the same boat. (((HUGS)))
Lori
Another wonderful shot.
Good luck in the competition!
It takes guts to submit stuff. Words, images, anything you've created: we run the very real risk of rejection every time we send the envelope in.
But if we don't submit the envelope, we self-reject ourselves before we've even had a chance to begin. My philosophy has always been that I may as well roll the dice and see what happens. How cool that you share it!
Good luck...we'll be watching!
Fantastic news about your photo portfolio, Anna! Good for you!
I really like your Chinese latern photo because of the fine details. We call them Chinese laterns here in the US and they remind me of autumn.
Hi Anna, been a while since I checked in. Fantastic photos as always, congrats on being short-listed for the location portrait competition!
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