After the Shower by Tisha Clinkenbeard

Captured on a quiet spring morning, this image showcases a lily planted by the photographer's late mother-in-law, glistening with fresh raindrops after a recent shower. The photographer utilized the soft, natural light to amplify the vibrant colors, allowing the flower's inner yellow glow to radiate against the damp petals. This photograph is award-worthy for its intimate connection to the subject and its masterful use of macro detail, which transforms a simple garden scene into a luminous, poignant study of nature’s resilience and beauty.

After the Shower by Tisha Clinkenbeard
Nikon Coolpix P90 | Exposure 1/70sec @ f/2.8 | ISO 124 | Focal Length 4.6mm
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Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Tisha Clinkenbeard

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Powderly, Texas, Tisha Clinkenbeard is an accomplished photographer whose work has been featured in prestigious venues such as the Black Box Gallery in Portland and The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs. Her artistic journey began long before the advent of digital photography, fostering a deep-seated passion for documenting the world as she wanders. Through her blog, Found Round & About, she shares her unique perspective on the beauty found in everyday life, consistently earning recognition for her evocative and observant imagery.

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12.6/20
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240/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
15,797 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date April 10, 2014
63.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 16.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Powderly, Texas, The United States

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Close-Up Photography
Tisha Clinkenbeard Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,404/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
15,797/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
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2.4/5 points
240/500 Submission
Jury Score: 63.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.4/20
Total Award Score: 75.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
1/70sec at f/2.8, ISO 124, 4.6mm. The Coolpix P90 sensor is a noisy, small-format compromise, yet the exposure is dead on. That wide aperture isolates the water droplets effectively, though the depth of field is razor-thin. It’s technically competent, even if the hardware limits the dynamic range. I’ve spent years staring at these tiny sensors, and honestly, the clarity here is surprising. You’ve squeezed every bit of potential out of that glass. It’s a clean, precise execution.
Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The frame’s geometry is compromised by the lily’s off-center drift. While the droplets provide necessary texture, the spatial tension lacks the required rigor to anchor the eye. It’s a soft, sentimental arrangement that doesn't quite hold the picture plane. I’ve grown weary of such loose framing, yet the yellow core creates a fulcrum that almost saves the composition. It’s nearly disciplined, but the lack of structural intent leaves the edges feeling entirely too thin.
Lena Brandstrom Macro Photography, Optics & the Science of the Seen Expert Review
At f/2.8, the focal plane is razor-thin, forcing the lens to resolve the water droplets’ spherical refraction against the lily’s cellular structure. It’s a delicate dance with the diffraction limit. I’m genuinely moved by how the sensor captures that inner yellow glow; it’s a luminous, microscopic world I’ve rarely seen rendered with such clarity. The bokeh, a function of the wide aperture, softens the background into a painterly blur, letting the physics of light truly sing.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Weight of Water

In the quiet hours after a storm, the world seems to hold its breath, as if waiting for the earth to finish drinking its fill. There is a specific kind of silence that follows the rainβ€”a damp, heavy stillness that settles into the soil and clings to the undersides of leaves.

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By Yuki Sato

The Weight of a Morning

There is a particular kind of grace that arrives only after the sky has finished its weeping. When the clouds part and the air grows heavy with the scent of damp earth, the world seems to hold its breath, waiting for the sun to touch the remnants of the storm.

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