Daisy, Daisy by Tisha Clinkenbeard

Daisy, Daisy captures the quiet, often overlooked splendor of the natural world. By focusing on a singular, delicate bloom, the photographer invites the viewer to pause and appreciate the intricate details that frequently go unnoticed in the rush of daily life. The composition highlights the soft textures and subtle interplay of light, transforming a simple floral subject into a compelling study of organic beauty. This image stands out for its intimate perspective and the photographer's ability to find profound grace in the smallest gifts of nature, demonstrating a keen eye for the artistry hidden in plain sight.

Daisy, Daisy by Tisha Clinkenbeard
Copyright Β© Tisha Clinkenbeard
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Tisha Clinkenbeard

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Powderly, Texas, Tisha Clinkenbeard has cultivated a deep passion for photography that predates the digital era. Her work has been showcased in prestigious venues such as The Fine Arts Center of Hot Springs and Portland’s Black Box Gallery, alongside numerous fine art exhibitions across Texas. Driven by a desire to document the beauty she encounters while wandering the earth, she shares her unique perspective through her photography blog, Found Round & About, and has seen her work featured in Birds & Blooms.

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Award Reach | Reviews
10,352 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date February 26, 2016
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Gibson, Oklahoma, The United States

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Close-Up Photography
Tisha Clinkenbeard Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,290/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
10,352/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.7/5 points
270/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.7/20
Total Award Score: 76.7/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
f/2.8 at 100mm, 1/500s, ISO 200. A shallow plane of focus that demands precision. Clinkenbeard hit the stamen’s edge perfectly. It’s a clinical extraction of detail from chaos. I’ve spent years staring at sensors, but this sharpness actually makes me stop and breathe. The bokeh is clean, devoid of distracting artifacts. She didn't waste the glass. The technical execution here isn't just correct; it’s the only way this subject could have been rendered effectively.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
It’s easy to snap a daisy, but capturing that specific, fragile translucency requires more than a casual stroll. One suspects Tisha spent a long, damp morning waiting for the wind to finally hold its breath. I’ve spent enough hours prone in the dirt to recognize the ache in her knees. It’s a quiet, honest piece of work. She didn't just find this bloom; she clearly earned the right to press the shutter. Well done.
Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most floral close-ups are merely technical exercises, but this one lingers. Of the thousands I’ve reviewed, few capture the specific, fragile geometry of a daisy’s center with such quiet authority. The shallow depth of field doesn't just blur the background; it isolates the bloom’s vulnerability. I’ll admit, it made me stop and breathe for a second. It’s the restraint that ensures this will still feel relevant in thirty years, long after the trends fade.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Hum of White Petals

The smell of damp earth after a spring rain always brings me back to the feeling of cool, wet grass against my ankles. It is a heavy, sweet scentβ€”the smell of things waking up from a long, dark sleep.

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By Isabelle Park

The Quietest Invitation

I spent twenty minutes this morning trying to find my keys, tearing through the hallway table and checking the pockets of every coat I own. I was frantic, my mind already halfway to the office, until I finally stopped. I took a breath and looked down at the floor.

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