Out the Door L
Breathe
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 7 February 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
This is lovely, Lorraine. One of the nicest and most interesting flower shots I've seen in a long time. It almost looks like it has a couple of rabbit ears. This is a real winner.
7 Feb 2008 5:37am
@Michael Skorulski: ahh that warmed my frozen toes lol thanks so much Michael, I've just had it with snow, I'm trying to encourage Spring to breathe ;)
e. from New York, NY, United States
Incredible sunflower shot! This is really beautiful and unique.
7 Feb 2008 6:19am
@e.: thanks a lot e. it's special to me :)
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
SUBLIME!!!!Your touch here is that of a master's! I love it!
7 Feb 2008 6:37am
@Japanalia: Wow Gabriela, that's a masterful comment, I do love it, thanks :)
Calisto from Bern, Switzerland
wonderful c-k fitts very well with this subject. well done!
7 Feb 2008 8:58am
@Calisto: Hey Calisto, intriguing comment....c-k? do you mean title? I'm guessing here, either way thanks a lot :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Lorraine, fantastic work on this photo. It's absolutely beautiful!
7 Feb 2008 10:29am
@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, I admit I'm partial to it myself ;)
Guillermina from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Amazing tones, L.! Subtlety is what really makes this one, huh?
7 Feb 2008 12:56pm
@Guillermina: Oh yeah Ms Subtle ;) thanks so much!
Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, QC, Canada
Celle-la est vraiment spéciale, beau travail! Pour ma part, j'espère que le printemps n'arrive pas trop vite, j'ai fait du ski seulement trois fois cette saison! Par contre un peu plus de soleil sera bienvenue.
7 Feb 2008 1:01pm
@Wolfgang Prigge: Hey Wolgang, pour les amateurs de ski, cette année doit être un vrai trésor lol merci beaucoup :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
What a wonderful composition, and then the processing tops it off! This is another great one, O Queen of the Antique Flower look.
7 Feb 2008 1:02pm
@Viewfinder: Queen of the Antique Flower look? I like...oh yeah You're Purple Prime Minister, how could I forget...glad you enjoyed VF :)
Ron from Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Lorraine, simply breathtaking…thanks for the reminder in the title. It's a real beauty…stunning work! And, BTW, thanks for the tip about terrorkitten in yesterday's comments. Beautiful imagery there
7 Feb 2008 2:41pm
@Ron: How nice of you Ron, thanks a lot...and about Terrorkitten, he is as fabulous naked as his photos always are...fabulous...not naked ;)
Bhavin from Mississauga, Canada
A truly beautiful shot Lorraine. For me it has a lot of meaning for some reason and I can't pin point it :S. It has one of the those feelings. Nice work!
7 Feb 2008 2:52pm
@Bhavin: Hey Bhavin, that's a beautiful compliment, I like it when there's no way to pin point it :)
@Helma: I appreciate that Helma, thanks a lot :)
Forouz from Bavaria, Germany
Ya, Breath! WOW, I like it . PP is great ...
I am not back dear but I follow your works.
7 Feb 2008 3:03pm
@Forouz: I'm so glad you like it Forouz, and what a beautiful compliment you've given me....
Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria
i am deeply impresst by this image...stunning pic, the best of your pics. it belongs on the wall from my living room!
7 Feb 2008 3:08pm
@Hans: That is so nice Hans, I'm very glad you enjoyed it...Feel free to copy and stick on your wall ;)
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Really cool effect, looks dead and alive at the same time!
7 Feb 2008 3:49pm
@DaveB: LIke a vampire? lol thanks a lot Dave ;)
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
An incredible job with the selective colouring.. BRAVO!! I am so in love with this image. Amazing and beautiful, Lorraine.
7 Feb 2008 5:01pm
@amy: That's so sweet to hear, thanks a lot Amy :)
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Very impressive take and stunning beautiful Lorraine... I am specchless ;)
7 Feb 2008 5:51pm
@ManuelaR: Thanks so much Manuela :)
@badala: I appreciate that Badala, thanks :)
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Absolutely A W E S O M E work!!
Very creative and super amazing!
WELL DONE!
7 Feb 2008 6:10pm
@Ina: and a wonderful comment lol thanks a lot Ina :)
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
I totally agree with Ina. One of the best pictures of a sunflower I ever saw. It exudes melancholy and beauty at the same time, congratulations with this professional achievement and thank you for sharing it! A gallery item.
7 Feb 2008 7:22pm
@Illuci: That's a lovely compliment Erik, thanks a lot!!!
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
Hi Lorraine, this is simply a great picture! Excellent! Bob
7 Feb 2008 9:10pm
@Scotfot: Thanks a lot Bob I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
@mhaleph: Merci beaucoup mhaleph :)
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is absolutely beautiful Lorraine. I love the hint of colour and the texture of the frost.
Stunning.
8 Feb 2008 1:17am
@drphoto: I appreciate that dr, thanks a lot :)
@Ras: thanks Ras, I'm trying to encourage Spring to come early :)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
My mouth is still open. If I was wearing a hat, it would be off to you. That is BEAUTIFUL.
8 Feb 2008 3:28am
@Gary: How nice, thanks so much Gary :)
@Photographs by M.E.: Hey thanks a lot M.E. :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
This actually captivates me. It is one of your best. I am not sure what processing you used but the color in center of the bloom verses the other monotone color is perfect. I find this a stunning image. Very stunning. I could see it printed large and sold!
9 Feb 2008 2:37pm
@Barbara: Thanks so much Barbara, if I remember correctly it's a simple 'focal b&w' which you get with Picasa, so easy to use and FREE, just download it et voilà, I love it also because Picasa takes all the photos you've ever downloaded no matter where they are and include it all in one place...it's wonderful.
@yasuri: Muchas graçias Yasuri :)
@cool daddio: Thanks Jim, I'm trying to encourage Spring to Breathe ;)
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