Charlene Martin I'm so thrilled to have "Magnolia" chosen for 2nd place in the "Everyday Objects" category at the Lodi Community Art Center.  I entered it in the Member Show where talented members in all media are competing.  One of my favorite photographers is Imogen Cunningham.  She did quite a study on Magnolias.  Recently, I saw the Georgia O'Keefe exhibit at the DeYoung Museum.  Remembering that these two women knew each other and likely inspired each other, I thought I'd work with the subject in their honor.  Not that I'll ever be that famous, I am happy with my result.  Flowers can be so cliché in photography, but I loved the challenge.  It took me a few days, a couple of flowers as subjects.  Big thanks to Pete, my husband for climbing the ladder to pick the blossoms from our tree.  Once I had the image and worked with it Lightroom, Photoshop and Silver FX is started the print process.  After several runs with the Epson R3000 and a few pages of Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper (cringe) to get the final result.  I haven't had a chance to see it in the gallery yet.  Maybe tomorrow, but for sure at the reception on Friday, July 11.  Hope to see you there.