look at a magnolia leaf in bright sunshine and it appears as glossy and hard as ceramic. but check out how  the diffuse light in this photo reveals a matte, almost velvety surface on both sides of the leaf. it’s not an illusion. just a perspective. the right light can accomplish almost anything. and bad light can ruin almost anything. just look at your best friend’s instagram from last night, in that dark bar, under the fluorescent tube. by the way, tell her not to do that again.

magnolia leaf

collioure, france