DAY 39

GALLERY OF INSPIRATION

Succulent

BY BETH SHIBATA

“Succulent” was created with an iteration of low level posterization followed by several iterations of solarization, color adjustment, and reversing the solarization to saturate the colors. The image was then slightly squeezed vertically to lend it a more dynamic, upward feel. The idea was to emphasize the energy radiating from within the plant and raise it to an emotional level.

Los Angeles-based Beth Shibata often draws from elements of her formal education in biology, linguistics, and literature to shape her photographs. She is an exhibiting member of the Photographic and Digital Artists Group, San Pedro Arts Association, and the Henry Fukuhara Workshops.