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Tea roses
2 Julie says she
loves the texture
of flowers when
they start to dry out.
‘The idea came from
a play on words: the
rose-patterned china
cups with the tea
roses.’ She layered
in a textured image
to give interest to
the background.
Sony A7R Mark II,
24-70mm, 1min at
f/11, ISO 200, tripodEryngium
1 Shot on the
kitchen table
top with natural
overhead lighting,
Julie layered the
image of the flowers
with a texture that
matched their colour
and tone.
Sony A7R Mark II,
24-70mm, 1/10sec
at f/5, ISO 100,
tripodJulieCowdy, York
Formerly a fashion designer, art teacher and interior designer, Julie’s
creative skills turned towards photography after she shot a number of
nteriors and renovation projects. She has a particular interest in still life,
enjoying the control she has over composition and lighting. Her images
often blend the original image with painted surfaces or photographed
textures,fora multi-layered result, and she has won numerous club and salon awards
for her work. See more by searching Julie Cowdy Photography on Facebook.
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