You and Me by Leanne Lindsay

The photographer meticulously crafted this still life study of a vibrant orange gerbera, exploring the interplay of light and reflection. By incorporating a mirror to capture the flower's reflection, the photographer introduced a sense of depth and intrigue that elevates the composition. The textured background provides a deliberate contrast, highlighting the boldness of the subject. This image stands out for its creative use of everyday objects, demonstrating how controlled lighting and thoughtful arrangement can transform simple subjects into compelling art. The resulting photograph serves as a testament to the photographer's dedication to refining technical skills and artistic vision through patient experimentation.

You and Me by Leanne LindsayYou and Me by Leanne Lindsay
Nikon Z 7 II with Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Exposure 1/50sec @ f/4 | ISO 1000 | Focal Length 55mm
Copyright Β© Leanne Lindsay
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Leanne Lindsay

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in Adelaide in 1962, Leanne Lindsay relocated to Sydney during her youth. Although her initial foray into photography was interrupted by the theft of her first camera, she rediscovered her creative passion in her late fifties. Now based in Sydney, she specializes in family and newborn portraiture while maintaining a profound interest in architectural and landscape photography, consistently seeking to capture the unique beauty of her surroundings.

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Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 4, 2024
64.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Sydney, Australia

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Color Photography
Leanne Lindsay Photography

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62/500 Submission
Jury Score: 64.0/80
Resonance Score: 6.7/20
Total Award Score: 70.7/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Victoria Ashby Wildlife, Nature & the Ethics of the Unseen Moment Expert Review
It’s a relief to see a frame that doesn’t involve chasing a terrified creature for a shallow thrill. I’ve spent months in damp hides waiting for a single, honest movement, so I appreciate the quiet discipline here. Lindsay’s gerbera study is a calm, controlled exercise in patience. It’s refreshing to see an artist focus on light and reflection rather than extracting a moment from a living thing. Honestly, it’s a beautiful, guilt-free respite.
Valentina Marchetti Environmental Portraiture & the Dialogue Between Person and Place Expert Review
The textured backdrop feels like a weathered canvas, grounding the vibrant orange gerbera in a tactile, lived-in space. I’m struck by how the mirror doesn't just reflect the bloom; it doubles the narrative, creating a dialogue between the real and the perceived. It’s a quiet, domestic geometry that feels intimate. While the flower is the protagonist, the surrounding surfaces hold the weight of the story. It’s a beautiful, thoughtful study of how light defines our private worlds.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
A gerbera in a mirror. It’s a tidy exercise in controlled geometry, though one wonders if the orange petals ever saw a breeze. I’ve spent decades chasing light that refuses to sit still, so this studio stillness feels a bit sterile to my eyes. It’s technically sound, certainly, but I miss the grit of a location that fights back. It’s a pretty arrangement, but I’m not convinced the photographer stayed long enough to get cold.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Echo of a Petal

There is a quiet physics to the way we look at ourselves. We spend our lives searching for a surface that might hold our likeness, hoping that in the reflection of a window or the stillness of a pond, we might finally see the person others claim to know.

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By Beatriz Andrade

The Mirror’s Quiet Confession

There is a small antique shop in the backstreets of Lisbon where the mirrors are never quite clean, and the glass seems to hold onto the ghosts of everyone who has ever paused to check their reflection.

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