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Circling Pretty In Colour
Posted by Lorraine (Gatineau, Canada) on 3 September 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
simply beautiful! pretty indeed! I like the title too! well done dear Lorraine!
3 Sep 2008 5:23am
@saeed: You're a sweetie, thanks so much Saeed :)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Really nice in black and white. Are they an edible berry??
3 Sep 2008 5:27am
@Marion: I don't think so Marion, I can't remember where I took it...lol
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Ton noir et blanc, tu as un filtre ou pas? je penserais vers un filtre rouge, très beau .
3 Sep 2008 5:55am
@Siam: Tu vois Siam, c'est difficile de me rappeler du 'post-processing' parce que j'aime jouer avec differentes couleurs et teints et blanc et noir et honnetement, j'oublie lol
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
A very pretty b&w image Lorraine, beautifully framed, really love this one!
3 Sep 2008 7:52am
@Kylie Greenan: Merci beaucoup ma chouette :)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Nice composition, Lorraine... they look like bubbles in B&W. Well done.
3 Sep 2008 9:44am
@Betty: Thanks a lot Betty :)
kerfendal from Paris, France
Superbe prise de vue où les baies ont une véritable consistance, beaucoup de poesie dans cette photo
3 Sep 2008 10:50am
@kerfendal: C'est gentil Kerfendal, merci beaucoup :)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Fine detail, b/w and excellent composition have given this image a refine feel, Lorraine.
3 Sep 2008 11:47am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks so much for this great compliment Michael :)
Marcie from United States
WOW! Love the detail and your processing. Very delicate.
3 Sep 2008 11:50am
@Marcie: Thanks a lot Marcie, I appreciate it :)
@MJ: I'm glad you like it MJ, thanks a lot :)
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Wonderful clarity and detail - a great B'nW study!
3 Sep 2008 12:26pm
@Judy: That's a lovely compliment, thanks a lot Judy :)
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Just to wonderful for words Lorraine - great use of B & W - so much detail.--- les
3 Sep 2008 12:38pm
@leslie: That's a nice thing to say Les, thanks :)
@Veronelle: Merci beaucoup Veronelle :)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
Great B&W I found my attention drifting over to the leaves.
3 Sep 2008 1:12pm
@JoeB: Did you, that's neat :) Thanks Joe !
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Strange but pretty macro there! Nice capture!
3 Sep 2008 1:37pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thanks a lot Koushiro :)
Maben Robin from Bombay, India
Although there's minimum use of DoF...its still very tastefully done. Good shot. (Although it arouses curiousity about how it might look like in color)
3 Sep 2008 1:46pm
@Maben Robin: Thanks a lot Maben, I can't remember, ahhh middle-age :)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Excellent BW image Lorraine, really nice shot. Now then, I think these berries are either, white, pink, red, or yellow :-O)
3 Sep 2008 3:28pm
@Observing: Maybe beige...lol thanks a lot Mike, I don't remember...
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Intéressant travail sur ce noir et blanc, mais je n'arrive pas à identifier le fruit…
3 Sep 2008 3:33pm
@Calusarus: Moi non plus Frederic, en fait j'ai aucune idee lol merci beaucoup :)
@Rags: Thanks a lot Rags nice to see you again :)
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Maintenant que je sais que tu ne te souviens plus de ce que c'est, j'aime encore mieux.
3 Sep 2008 4:44pm
@Calusarus: lol c'est l'age, tu sais :)
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
It is absolutely wonderful. BW is an excellent choice.
3 Sep 2008 4:52pm
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks a lot Michael, appreciate it ;)
Ras from Plano, United States
The b/w is a wonderful choice here. I love the simplicity of the whole picture.
3 Sep 2008 5:05pm
@Ras: That's a beautiful compliment, thanks a lot :)
@Craig: Hey Craig, thanks a lot :)
alex centrella from California, United States
nice shot, what does a color version lokk like, if you have one,.
3 Sep 2008 6:28pm
@alex centrella: How about I change this one to the colour version and you can see :) first I'll respond to the comments...oo wil lthey disappear do you think after I change...before I keep on let's see :) it'll have to be later 'cause the photo on the laptop lol
Roman from Thunder Bay, Canada
nice detail,
... is it me or... our photos got much smaller all of a sudden ????
have you noticed it ??
cheers
Roman
3 Sep 2008 7:30pm
@Roman: honestly, no, but you know eyesight and all, going down the tube...but you could be right and thanks :)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful tones, Lorraine ... I feel as if I could touch the screen and feel the textures of the leaves and berries ... very nice. Your comment on my blog today identified you as "Lorraine from United States" ... I promise I didn't mean anything malicious when I said those "Canadians are incredible poop machines" (on Marion's Canadian geese image) ... lol!
3 Sep 2008 8:36pm
@Ron: I would never change my citizenship just 'cause I'm a poop lol you're so funny...I guess I forgot to change it back to Canada, I'd love to be American though or English, or Spanish, of French from France and actually speak proper French, mmm possibilites are endless...Call me anything you want Dear, i will still visit ;)
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Love the b/w you chose to do... What are they though? Berries of some kind... I was trying to figure it out... so hope you are well... for some reason you popped into my mind today... weird that you can may photofriends through photoblogs...
3 Sep 2008 8:40pm
@Fliss: I admit total ignorance of the content of my photos...lol aren't you sweet you thought of me, well..thanks a lot Fliss :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Great subject for B&W, the tones are delicious
3 Sep 2008 8:52pm
@Richard_Irwin: Aren't you nice, thanks a lot Richard :)
10cré from Paname Downtown, Kyrgyzstan
Belle compo :) Mais ca manque un peu de contraste je trouve, trop gris à mes yeux.
3 Sep 2008 9:03pm
@10cré: Tu penses? tu as probablement raison, d'ailleurs plusieurs personnes se sont montrées curieuses vis à vis la version couleur, donc je vais peux-être changer la photo plus tard...merci beaucoup 10 :)
@Sujit Sudhi: Hey Sujit, thanks so much :)
@Nina: Thanks so much Nina, I preferred it in B&W also, but I may just change it to colour later, for those who asked...I'm not sure if it'll delete the comments, but we'll see ;)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
This looks so similar to our snow berry plant, A beautifully composed b&w shot Lorraine.
Ian sends his thanks :)
3 Sep 2008 11:35pm
@MaryB: Well it's not snowing yet, but....thanks a lot, and Ian is very welcome....check it out later, I will be changing it to colour to satisfy curious minds ;)
@laughingwolf: That's always good, but don't eat those...:)
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Lorraine - another very fine image, indeed. Taking this to B&W really stirred the magic. The detail and elements just 'pop' here. I love this.
4 Sep 2008 1:11am
@Stephen Phillips: Thanks a nice compliment, thanks a lot Stephen :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
Love the composition Lorraine and those cluster of berries and leaf detail go very well in B&W. Great shot.
4 Sep 2008 3:05am
@Barbara: Glad you enjoyed Barb, thanks so much stay tune on this one I'll be changing it later to colour-version, to satisfy some curious minds ;)
Martie from Versailles, United States
Beautiful, Lorraine! And I really like the processing.
4 Sep 2008 3:24am
@Martie: Thanks so much Martie, glad you're back ;)
Janice Thomson from Canada
Excellent B&W! So suitable for this shrub whose name entirely escapes me LOL
4 Sep 2008 7:00am
@Janice Thomson: You and me both, although for you, surprising, for me: normal lol stay tune on I'll be changing it to Colour sometime today to satisfy inquiring minds ;)
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
AND HERE IS THE COLOUR VERSION...IF YOU HAVE TIME, TELL ME WHICH YOU PREFERRED :)
4 Sep 2008 12:59pm
alex centrella from California, United States
i like both, but the B&W may be the favorite.
4 Sep 2008 3:17pm
@alex centrella: I like both too, the B&w slightly more, thanks for letting me know ;)
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I'm not sure, but I think I prefer the color although the black and white seemed to bring out more detail in the leaves.. That's a hard one Lorraine. I always have time for your pics silly. Tomorrow's pic (mine) is really inspired by you but I have learned to use Photoshop for the bits of color.
4 Sep 2008 3:38pm
@Marion: ahhh you're such a sweetie, who needs chocolate ;) I went back and forth when I took it, but finally settled on the black and white, something about how the light reflected, I guess :)
ps you don't need any inspiration from me or anyone else, but Hey I dig it!
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
They are both lovely so I have no preference, Lorraine. Just wondering how you managed to change the photo but keep all the comments.
4 Sep 2008 3:49pm
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks a lot Michael :) to keep the comments go to AM3 admin, then upload photos, then click on the date of the photo you wish to change, when you get there , right before the CATEGORY heading there is a line that says: Display IMAGE upload & Date fields the NO option is darkened and the yes option blank, you click the blank instead and the dispaly will offer a browse space and you can go in and change it to what the photo you want than you click on save and edit...Hope it makes sense ;)
@Vink: merci beaucoup Roch, t'aurais du le voir en noir et blanc ;)
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
They are both very good Lorraine, I'm glad to see the color of the berries anyhow :)
4 Sep 2008 9:05pm
@Observing: I usually prefer colour to black and white, but for this photo, I liked the b&w version a little more ;) thanks very much for your additional visit1
@Illuci: Thanks a lot Erik, i appreciate it :)
@laughingwolf: :)
JoeB from Brampton, Canada
I didn't realize how many of AM3 members are colour blind, they keep going on about a B&W photo. I used to do more B&W shots before when I had a darkroom , but with digital I truly enjoy colour. I like this one better the berries seem more delicate and it all looks more... colourful.
5 Sep 2008 1:59am
@JoeB: lol smart alec...anyhoo I like both, but the version in B&W I like a little more, usually though I'll go with colour thanks for your input Joe :)
Barbara from Florida, United States
This image is just as beautiful in color. I can't specify which I prefer they are both great. These white berries or whatever they are look ornamental and nice with the green leaves. A festive image.
5 Sep 2008 4:30am
@Barbara: Good Point Barb, thanks a lot for your input :)
@Maben Robin: me too Maben, still like the b&w a wee bit mre :)
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
effectivement je préfère en couleurs. Généralement en macro, il est préférable la couleurs, à moins que l'on soit un virtuose du noir et blanc, tu as eu raison, de modifier , enfin tu fait ce que tu veux, tu es chez toi Lorraine...
8 Sep 2008 1:45am
Fujifilm FinePix E500
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