backlighting, technique, and luck

it’s so hard to photograph white flowers on a white background, that when it works, i simply have to share. i’ve found that backlighting helps a lot, but the whites around the edges can still get blown out. so a successful shot needs the right light, the right photoshop technique, and, to be honest, just a little bit of luck. today it all came together. anne lamott once said that the three essential prayers are “help,” “thanks,” and “wow.” i believe i said all three today.

white peony flower