Mo Devlin  


Daisies and Pearls by Mo Devlin

November 2024 - Daisies and Pearls

About the Image(s)

This was an unusual piece of art for me. The photograph is of a few daisies that I pulled from one of the floral arrangements at my mother’s funeral. Mom passed away two weeks ago. She liked so I plucked a few daisies as they were the most reliable for a good freeze. The flowers meant something to me and I wanted the memory preserved.
I have a process that I follow when I create and photograph frozen flowers. It's pretty consistent. One of the things I do all of the time is take lots of photos of the ice. Different angles, different light. Close/far. Then I move them to a computer and start the processing from one of what might be several dozen images. Didn't happen here. This was the first image I took of the iced flower, and it just felt right. Never looked at the rest. Mom's hand was guiding me. I see the daisies, like a barrier between sunny skies and the vast unknown. Pearls, a sign of purity and love, the souls of loved ones on their way to the vast heavens. And the largest pearl...mom.
The photo is composited and blended with a sky photo and post produced using Photoshop and Topaz Suite.
Shot with a Nikon Z9, and 105mm lens. It’s an HDR using three separate exposures at .07ev.


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8 comments posted




Murphy Hektner   Murphy Hektner
Hi Mo:
A lovely photo to have as a memorial of your Mom and the event of her passing. My wife and I have both said the last goodbye to our parents and know it is a very difficult and emotional time. Our sympathies are with you, and trust you will find peace and comfort in the beautiful and thoughtful photo that you have created.   Posted: 11/02/2024 18:52:38



Mo Devlin   Mo Devlin
Thanks Murphy. My mom bought me my first camera. I used to bring home all these terrible photos which she promptly hung on the refrigerator. ;) I really believe that support at an early age kept me interested in pursuing the hobby.   Posted: 11/04/2024 13:22:58



Dan McKenna   Dan McKenna
My condolences as well Mo. Very nice commemorative piece you have created and I am sure will cherish.   Posted: 11/04/2024 23:05:55
Mo Devlin   Mo Devlin
Thanks Dan.   Posted: 11/07/2024 14:28:31



Raymond Tice   Raymond Tice
Mo, its not just a great image - its a great image that touches hearts as well. So sorry about your loss but what a way to keep your mom's spirit alive. Made me miss my mom as well although for me its been at least a decade. Ray   Posted: 11/07/2024 00:29:45
Mo Devlin   Mo Devlin
Thanks Ray. No matter how old we get, mom is still mom. Fond memories for both of us my friend. ;)   Posted: 11/07/2024 14:29:45



Gaetan Manuel   Gaetan Manuel
My condolences Mo. As usual, you put your imaginative mind to good use! Great photo. Great loving memory.   Posted: 11/12/2024 05:16:45



Vincent Cochain   Vincent Cochain
Mo, it was always a pleasure to read how you created your pictures. This time, it was very emotional. What a beautiful work for your mom. As you wrote, Mum is mum. My sincere thoughts at this difficult time.   Posted: 11/20/2024 22:25:06