Name: Elizabeth Kazda
Picture title: Mandala with Miniature Tulips
Category: Plants & Fungi
Nationality: American
Occupation: Artist / City Council Member

Elizabeth says:
‘My goal with this photo was to create art that challenges the viewer to look at the natural world with fresh eyes. I collected some miniature tulips from my garden and placed them on a lightbox. The vivid yellow centres were so striking that I decided to create a composition that would show both a side view and a centre view of the plants.

The tulips were photographed and rotated at eight equidistant positions to complete a full rotation; it’s a technique that I call Precise Incremental Rotation. An in-camera multiple exposure of eight frames was used to create the effect.

The characteristics of the tulips are really emphasised when rendered within the rotational symmetry of the mandala form. The curved green leaves make a great frame for the flower, while the centre of the design highlights the tulip’s anthers.’

Technical information:
Nikon D850
Lensbaby Velvet 85mm
ISO 64
f/8
1/15sec
Accessories: Tripod with geared head, remote shutter release.
Post processing:  Basic adjustments in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Facebook: beth.kazda