We had our Mothers’ Day a few weeks ago here in England, but I know that it is celebrated today in various other parts of the world.
I walked in the woods this afternoon, and the ferns are pushing their way up throught the undergrowth. It was quite dark in the deeper part of the woods, and I obviously had my shutter speed set too fast (1/400th sec with ISO 800). However, as it turned out, my attempt at photographing a fern at this speed resulted in a “happy accident” as you’ll see.
No Photoshop needed here – just colour correction resulted in this rather ethereal picture.
So I’ll dedicate it to all the Mums out there … because it’s pretty … and Mums could always appreciate pretty 🙂
© Alice through the Macro Lens [2012]
Alice through the Macro Lens 
Thank you, Alice; it is quite beautiful.
I thought it was quite sweet. Happy Mother’s Day to you 🙂
Gorgeous!
It’s different. I like the way the background fills with shades of purples.
Why, thank you Alice! Beautiful picture. Is that a dandelion seed perched on the fern?
It is indeed. I think it adds a little to the quirkiness of the picture.
Beautiful photo! 🙂
Sometimes we get lucky by accident 🙂
How pretty!
It’s a bit fluffy and floosy. It has a soft touch to it.
Thanks 🙂
Oh, Alice!! I love it.
Thank you 🙂
beautiful, Hope you had a lovely Mother’s day
Our Mother’s Day was a few weeks ago – but it was a good day, thanks 🙂
So soft! Love the photo. Thanks for posting it.
It was totally by accident, but it is lovely. Thanks 🙂
Accidents often make the best photos!