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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The Painting of the Trees

Navigating the serene waters around New Zealand's lush forests, I aimed my camera from the boat, capturing the verdant beauty. To my dismay, a low shutter speed resulted in a blurry image. Rather than discarding it, I saw an opportunity for creative transformation. Applying filters, I turned the unintentional blur into a painterly masterpiece. The softened outlines and muted tones accentuated the dreamlike quality of the scene, transforming photographic mishap into an unexpected work of art. Through this process, the initially flawed image became a testament to the beauty found in embracing and repurposing imperfections.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: New Zealand
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © KC Sandidge