Magnolia season is peaking at the moment and there are many beautiful flowers to enjoy. Each one is a distinct individual, I think that is what makes them so fascinating. On this day, I chose to shoot in black and white because I happen to like the way that the waxy magnolia leaves render in monochrome. In my opinion, the photos look best when the central portion of the flower is in focus. Kind of like getting the eyes sharp in a portrait of a person. And, on top of everything, I'm working with a new camera, which is also a pleasure.
Tasting notes: Pentax K-3 iii Monochrome and 40 mm f/2.8 lens.
