The princess of spring

NAME:  The Princess of the Seasons

HEIGHT:  About 6 inches

CAME FROM:  A gift from Randy, my significant other

Spring greetings from Plastiqueville!  The daffodils are just starting to come up, so it's time for the Princess of the Seasons to make an appearance.  At first, I thought she told me that she was the Princess of Spring only - but now I'm informed that she considers herself to be in charge of ALL the seasons.  It's no use to argue with a little plastic person.

A simple enough picture to pose - but not without its challenges, both behind the camera and at the computer.  By the time I got outside, afternoon shadows were munching at the daffodils.  I used one of my favorite toys, my reflective umbrella, to bend some light in the right direction and to soften things up.  Even so, once on the computer, I discovered that the shadows were still too dark and hid all the stuff we want you to see!  Some sheepy-shapping and slider-moving with Lightroom and Topaz brought light to the Princess and blurs to pretty much everything else.  Final touch: the slightest of highlights on the eyes.  I'm pleased with the results.

Plastiqueville is pleased that spring is on its way!  We hope you are, too (if you are in the Northern Hemisphere, anyway).  Now, back outside for more, before the sun goes down...

Princess of the Seasons