A crowning glory
For Macro Mondays' #sharp theme
This image features the finer of my two cheese graters. It's approx 2 inches across. We all know that feeling of accidentally grating your knuckles instead of the cheese...ouch....
My original idea used a far bolder, rainbow-coloured background. But given the nature of this important day, I created a slightly more sombre, regal background. Purple has long been associated with royalty, as it was originally a very expensive colour to produce. There are also hints of gold and silver in there.
I also wanted to try that technique of producing shaped bokeh, using a template "key-hole" at the front of the lens. (I've been wanting to try it for aaaggges....) My template was intended to be crown-shaped, fitting with the day. It may not look fully crown-like, but the sharp, pointy-ness seemed to fit
the theme regardless.
I can't call this a tribute to HRH Queen Elizabeth II, but it has elements to reflect that this is such a special day in the history of the UK. Whether you are a royalist or not, I hope no-one would deny the dedication and self-sacrifice she demonstrated throughout her extraordinary life. May she rest in peace.
A crowning glory
For Macro Mondays' #sharp theme
This image features the finer of my two cheese graters. It's approx 2 inches across. We all know that feeling of accidentally grating your knuckles instead of the cheese...ouch....
My original idea used a far bolder, rainbow-coloured background. But given the nature of this important day, I created a slightly more sombre, regal background. Purple has long been associated with royalty, as it was originally a very expensive colour to produce. There are also hints of gold and silver in there.
I also wanted to try that technique of producing shaped bokeh, using a template "key-hole" at the front of the lens. (I've been wanting to try it for aaaggges....) My template was intended to be crown-shaped, fitting with the day. It may not look fully crown-like, but the sharp, pointy-ness seemed to fit
the theme regardless.
I can't call this a tribute to HRH Queen Elizabeth II, but it has elements to reflect that this is such a special day in the history of the UK. Whether you are a royalist or not, I hope no-one would deny the dedication and self-sacrifice she demonstrated throughout her extraordinary life. May she rest in peace.