We Grew Apart
This image tells a quiet story—a gentle contrast between two blooms. One rises, reaching for the light with quiet confidence, while the other bows low, perhaps weary, contemplative, or in subtle disagreement with its taller companion.
Photographed with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a LensBaby Velvet 56mm at f/4, 1/60 sec, ISO 500.
The flowers are part of a chamomile bunch purchased at Trader Joe’s. I carefully isolated this pair, arranging the rest of the bouquet behind them to echo the feeling of wild growth. Special attention was given to composition—ensuring the background flowers did not merge but rather framed the main characters, in order not to become a distraction, but to instead complement the chosen pair.
Soft window light and a silver reflector brought out the delicate tones, while a tripod allowed for precise manual focus.
Post-processed in ON1 Photo RAW and Nik Collection Color Efex Pro, with a textured background added to introduce a sense of movement and painterly mood.
