Seasonal Subtlety - Plants & Nature Photos

saeed from Iran

nice shot. beauty colors.

15 Apr 2008 1:12am

@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 1:50am

@Richard_Irwin: Except for softening it, didn't need more adjustment, the colours and the shape were really super, thanks so much Richard :)

e. from New York, NY, United States

incredible hazy colors! This is so pretty...

15 Apr 2008 1:58am

@e.: Thanks a lot e. the colours were unbelievable that morning :)

Rags from Plano, United States

Nice view!

15 Apr 2008 2:46am

@Rags: It was, thanks Rags :)

Ilnoir from Paris, France

What a misfortune, you just missed Superman...

15 Apr 2008 3:17am

@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 4:27am

@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 4:43am

@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 4:54am

@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 5:01am

@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 5:30am

@Observing: I like that very much Mike, thanks :)

Hans from Heiligeneich, Austria

zorro was here ;-)))

15 Apr 2008 5:53am

@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 5:56am

@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 5:57am

@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 from Krugersdorp, South Africa

So awesome! Great work!

15 Apr 2008 6:55am

@Ina: I appreciate that Ina, thanks a lot :)

vu@granby from Granby, Québec, Canada

Un ciel superbe!

15 Apr 2008 7:07am

@vu@granby: Hey merci beaucoup Gilles :)

laughingwolf from Canada

bits of chocolate and vanilla on my orange ice cream ;) lol

15 Apr 2008 7:24am

@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 8:14am

@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 10:18am

@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 11:19am

@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 11:37am

@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 from Leiria, Portugal

The colours are splendid.

15 Apr 2008 11:58am

@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 11:59am

@Michael Rawluk: Hey Michael, I know what you mean, they're everywhere, thanks so much :)

Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan

Such warmth after a hard winter, excellent!

15 Apr 2008 12:23pm

@Scotfot: Oh Yeah Bob, goodbye winter, thanks a lot!

Rajesh Dhankhar from New Delhi, India

superb ! like the sky forming 3 in it

15 Apr 2008 12:37pm

@Rajesh Dhankhar: Good Eye Rajesh, thanks a lot :)

adlibitumphotos from Lyon, France

Magnifique. Pascal

15 Apr 2008 12:54pm

@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 1:29pm

@Marion: lol maybe both Marion, Heaven knows the winter was harsh enough ;) thanks so much!

Helma from Tehran, Iran

Wonderful ! nice mood and nice capture ! thanks.

15 Apr 2008 2:10pm

@Helma: Hey Helma, thanks very much, nice to see you visit :)

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Cool, the blur looks really good on this one!

15 Apr 2008 3:12pm

@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 3:25pm

@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 5:06pm

@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!!

15 Apr 2008 7:04pm

@martie: Thanks a lot Martie and please feel free to use it lol ;)

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Oh Lorraine... brilliant.

15 Apr 2008 8:49pm

@amy: Thanks a lot sweetie, and don't we deserve it ;)

Daniel from kenmare, United States

nice one. i really like it..

15 Apr 2008 9:01pm

@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 2:00am

@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 12:25pm

@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 4:52pm

@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 8:50am

@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 11:28am

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 3:41am

mhaleph from Paris, France

Extraordinary! Like a picture!

19 Apr 2008 3:57pm

@mhaleph: Thanks a lot mhaleph :)

Ras from Plano, United States

wow. i dont know where to start, but I am awestruck.

21 Apr 2008 9:00pm

@Ras: Glad you enjoyed Ras, I appreciate it :)

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