Took my semi regular noontime walk today. I actually didn’t think I’d be able to, it was threatening to rain most of the morning. I don’t need much of an excuse to not get out and exercise even though I know I have to. I’m still on my calorie watch, trying to lose some pounds. I’m not seriously overweight, just need lose about 25 more pounds

But given the overcast, it was perfect for some close up work. So as I began my walk I started to look for opportunities for some macro work. I didn’t see much until I passed by this flower almost standing by itself on the frontage of one of the big, luxury houses I pass by.

I got down on my knees for this one and worked it as hard as I could to get a sharp shot handheld. I processed it in Nik’s Color Efex Pro 4, now my favorite post processing software. Hope you enjoy this one. Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, trust you can find some flowers to take home to your sweetheart…hint, hint!

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