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Early Morning Dogwood Texture is another version of the same image. This one has some digitally enhanced brushwork added. It is especially noticeable on the background. It's your choice, do you like the pure, smooth photographic look or this version with a more painterly feel.

Early Morning Dogwood by Mary Jo Allen catches several short lived moments. The "flower" is actually the cluster of small green buds in the center. Just before fully opening the large petals or bracts form a delicate covering over the flower. This stage doesn't last long before the bracts open up flat to create the dogwood blossom we usually see. Of course, the other short lived moment is the morning dew and the warmth of the first ray of sun create a magical moment.

Hello and thanks for stopping by. My photography is a gift to you. It represents my way of finding beauty in the world and bringing it to you. I've been a professional photographer for 30+ years. My degree is in microbiology and I did research work in that field for 3 years which sounds glamourous and exciting but in reality I found it to be repetitive and uninspiring. It does explain my interest in the tiny world and my desire to understand how things work. I've always said I could be a professional student as I love to learn new things and photography certainly does provide that opportunity. Even after all these years I continue to learn new things every day. I find photography to be the perfect blend of science and art. Most...