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Lavender by Silvia Bukovac Gasevic

Captured during the vibrant arrival of spring, this photograph of lavender showcases the photographer's mastery of depth and atmosphere. By utilizing a 70-200mm lens at a focal length of 200mm, the photographer successfully isolated the delicate subject from its surroundings, creating a soft, dreamy bokeh that emphasizes the plant's intricate textures. This technical choice highlights a keen eye for aesthetic detail and the ability to transform a common natural motif into a serene, painterly composition. The image stands out for its harmonious balance of color and light, perfectly embodying the tranquil essence of the season.

Lavender by Silvia Bukovac Gasevic
Canon EOS 5D Mark II with Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
Exposure 1/125sec @ f/4 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 200mm
Copyright Β© Silvia Bukovac Gasevic
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Silvia Bukovac Gasevic

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Born in Croatia and currently based in Germany, Silvia Bukovac Gasevic is a dedicated photographer with a profound passion for nature and animal portraiture. Her professional journey includes freelance work for three international photo agencies, where she continuously pursues the perfect, aesthetic moment. Driven by an insatiable desire to document beauty in all its forms, she is rarely seen without a camera, perpetually seeking out the next compelling subject to capture through her distinct, artistic lens.

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9.8/20
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65/500
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5,867 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date December 4, 2021
62.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 16.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Gornja Pusca, Croatia

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Nature Photography
Silvia Bukovac Gasevic Photography

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (9.6/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
3.9/5 points
780/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
5,867/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
0.7/5 points
65/500 Submission
Jury Score: 62.0/80
Resonance Score: 9.6/20
Total Award Score: 71.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most floral photography is just wallpaper, but this lavender holds a quiet, stubborn gravity. By pushing the 200mm compression to its limit, Silvia forces us to confront the texture of the bloom rather than the field. It’s the deliberate blur of the foreground that keeps me looking; it feels like a secret I’m not supposed to see. I’ve seen thousands of macro shots, but this one actually makes me want to reach out and touch the petals.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
Lavender is a fickle subject, often reduced to a postcard clichΓ©. Here, the compression of the 200mm lens suggests a photographer who didn't just stumble upon a field and click. One wonders how many mornings were spent shivering in Gornja Pusca waiting for that specific, soft light to kiss the petals. It’s a quiet, disciplined effort. I’ve spent enough hours in damp fields to appreciate the restraint. It’s a rare, earned stillness. Well done.
Catherine Byrne Photographic History, Canon & the Long View Expert Review
The compression of the 200mm lens flattens the lavender into a soft, impressionistic wash that recalls the delicate, painterly focus of Julia Margaret Cameron’s soft-focus portraits. It’s a lovely, quiet study, yet I’m left craving a sharper dialogue with the landscape. While the bokeh is technically proficient, it lacks the structural rigor of Atget’s botanical studies. I’ve seen this aesthetic often, but the way the light catches those individual stalksβ€”it genuinely makes me want to reach out.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Astrid Halvorsen

The Weight of Stillness

There is a specific, heavy quality to the air just before the heat of a true summer settles in, when the light loses its sharp, northern clarity and begins to thicken with the scent of earth and drying stems.

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By Marta Vidal

The Scent of Stilled Time

I keep a small, dried sprig of lavender pressed between the pages of a book I rarely open. It has lost its vibrant purple hue, turning the color of dust and old parchment, yet when I brush my thumb against the brittle stem, a ghost of a scent still lingers.

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