Object Series

"Leaves & Flower Petals that Spring into Life"          Paula Medina

For my object series, I decided to go outside and collect different leaves in the front and backyard gardens of my house. I retrieved a pair for each type of leaf, and if the leaves also came from flowering plants, I took a few petals. In my series, I took pictures of the front and back of each leaf, to emphasize their different patterns and shapes. I arranged the petals in certain symmetrical and asymmetrical ways to add color.

I placed the leaves and petals on a white construction paper, in front of a wide and tall window to utilize natural lighting. On photoshop, I increased saturation and added a light blue tint to the paper so there could be contrast.

Spring has to be my second favorite season, because of all the plants that you can grow, with flowers that have bright and popping colors. The growth of plants and the sight of greenery once again are so relieving to me after a long and cold Winter.