Out the Door L
Seasonal Subtlety
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 15 April 2008 in Plant & Nature.
@saeed: Thanks a lot Saeed :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I like the selective strokes of soft blurring you have used here, to me it creates a painterly feel to the colours in the sky.
15 Apr 2008 6:50am
@Richard_Irwin: Except for softening it, didn't need more adjustment, the colours and the shape were really super, thanks so much Richard :)
@e.: Thanks a lot e. the colours were unbelievable that morning :)
@Rags: It was, thanks Rags :)
@Ilnoir: Hey Nathaniel, but he left such powerful lines behind ;) Merci beaucoup!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
So dreamy and so beautiful, I love the warmth of the colours too! a fantastic shot Lorraine.
15 Apr 2008 9:27am
@MaryB: Thanks so much MaryB, it was an incredible sunrise :)
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Very pretty. I'm a sucker for this kind and color of light, and you've captured it's quietness very well.
15 Apr 2008 9:43am
@GJC: LOL thanks a lot GJC :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful sky, Lorraine! I really like the processing, nicely done!
15 Apr 2008 9:54am
@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty, I softened it a bit, but it was that glorious without my help ;)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Killer ... L. Stunning work ... your best ever (in my humble opionion)!
15 Apr 2008 10:01am
@Ron: lol I like that, and your humble opinion is just fine by me :)
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
A dreamlike image with golden tones.... lovely.
15 Apr 2008 10:30am
@Observing: I like that very much Mike, thanks :)
@Hans: Zoro was here, ahh I love Zoro, he's me hero, thanks a lot Hans :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Otherworldly; maybe Ilnoir is right; is this Krypton?
15 Apr 2008 10:56am
@Viewfinder: Yeah, the one on the Quebec side ;) Hey Vf you're back !
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
beautiful, L! what is your PP technique here?
15 Apr 2008 10:57am
@Betsy Barron: Hey BetsyB, softening mostly, the colours were magnificent...although I might have added shadows too, I don't remember, you know age and all, I'll be 49 in a few days lol
@Ina: I appreciate that Ina, thanks a lot :)
@vu@granby: Hey merci beaucoup Gilles :)
laughingwolf from Canada
bits of chocolate and vanilla on my orange ice cream ;) lol
15 Apr 2008 12:24pm
@laughingwolf: That sounds kinda delish...:)
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
I would call it an exercise on shapes and colour. It's a beautiful image that started with a photo of a piece of sky, some trees and a electric line, I guess. From that you created an image that represent how you remember that occasion.
15 Apr 2008 1:14pm
@António Pires: Wow, well put Antonio, thanks a lot :)
Janice Thomson from Canada
oooh - that is awesome mon amie - LOVE the processing you did with this one!
15 Apr 2008 3:18pm
@Janice Thomson: Thanks so much Janice, ah the opportunities of spring are rising, oh yeah Baby ;)
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I love how the light is reflected off of the clouds! Well captured!
15 Apr 2008 4:19pm
@Craig: Thanks so much Craig :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Oh Lorraine, This is fantastic. I love the softness, colors, and how it feels like a watercolor, then the etching in the sky gives it strength. A good laugh from llnor's comment about superman. One of your best indeed.
15 Apr 2008 4:37pm
@Barbara: Oh nice wow what a lovely compliment, yes Nathanael always cracks me up, I also enjoyed Hans' Zoro lol
Thanks dear girl :)
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks a lot Ana L. glad you enjoy :)
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
I usually hate seeing power lines cutting through shots but these are wonderful. Beautiful shot.
15 Apr 2008 4:59pm
@Michael Rawluk: Hey Michael, I know what you mean, they're everywhere, thanks so much :)
@Scotfot: Oh Yeah Bob, goodbye winter, thanks a lot!
@Rajesh Dhankhar: Good Eye Rajesh, thanks a lot :)
@adlibitumphotos: Merci beaucoup Pascal :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Very different, very lovely. Colors and softness is wonderful. Superman or Zorro, I wonder which one?? ;D
15 Apr 2008 6:29pm
@Marion: lol maybe both Marion, Heaven knows the winter was harsh enough ;) thanks so much!
@Helma: Hey Helma, thanks very much, nice to see you visit :)
@DaveB: I appreciate that Dave, thanks a lot :)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Une image de rêve Lorraine. Les tons sont sublimes!
15 Apr 2008 8:25pm
@standley: C'est gentil, quel beau compliment, merci beaucoup Richard :)
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
What amazing colours. I can't tell if it's a sunrise or a sunset but I always prefer sunsets personally....the colours always seem stronger and to last longer.
15 Apr 2008 10:06pm
@Ian Bramham: Thanks so much Ian, I appreciate that...it's a sunrise :) lol, but you're right sunsets do last much longer. Within a few seconds a sunrise can change completely.
martie from Okinawa, Japan
Oh Lorraine - this is fantastic! Such a vibrant sky! Those are shades I'd like to paint in my house!!
16 Apr 2008 12:04am
@martie: Thanks a lot Martie and please feel free to use it lol ;)
@amy: Thanks a lot sweetie, and don't we deserve it ;)
@Daniel: Hey thanks a lot Daniel, I appreciate your visit :)
ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany
Wow! This is now some kind of sky! Excellent tones, love it!
16 Apr 2008 7:00am
@ManuelaR: Thanks for your lovely comment Manuela :)
Emilio Garcia from Pleasanton, United States
Incredible cloud effect - beautiful colors and subtle image. Congratulations.
16 Apr 2008 5:25pm
@Emilio Garcia: Thanks a lot Emilio, I appreciate it :)
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Very magical. I love the colors and textures in those clouds.
16 Apr 2008 9:52pm
@Gary: ahh Magic, love that, thanks a lot :)
Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
Very subtle but effective announcement of the season! (Is subtle the s word maybe? - what about other aminus3 words such as great, beautiful, awesome etc. :), it's a challenge to find other words than the most usual ones.
17 Apr 2008 1:50pm
@Illuci: No kidding and thanks so much Erik..S is for Snow ;)
drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
This is a really interesting shot from such a simple subject and a nice sky.
The only thing that bothers me is the discrepancy betwenn the noise/grain in the blue parts of the sky and the smoothness of the softened parts. I would like to have seen the detail in the bottom left corner a little less softened and the upper part of the sky a little more softened.
But I'm just being picky!
Dan
18 Apr 2008 4:28pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
AHAH reversed? that' s a thought...good suggestion Dan, you have a good eye...also I'm moody LOL
19 Apr 2008 8:41am
@mhaleph: Thanks a lot mhaleph :)
Ras from Plano, United States
wow. i dont know where to start, but I am awestruck.
22 Apr 2008 2:00am
@Ras: Glad you enjoyed Ras, I appreciate it :)
Fujifilm FinePix S5200
1/750 second
F/7.1
ISO 400
53 mm