Always A New Day - (enlarge)

I am amazed how lovely it is, the colors, the details - I love it!

Love, Ulla

Excellent shot , well composed and treated . Bill

This is an impressive image with the audacity to transcend the every day lexicon. Beautiful! Alfredo

Very beautiful image Gail; love the colors and processing. Love your thoughts shared also and I must say, I choose to look at things the same way. Every day is a gift and opportunity! Lovely work! Thank you for sharing. :)

Hi Gail: I must recognize and apologize for neglecting your fine and productive work, as there is something always inspiring and motivating in your images. I was about to comment on your most intriguing composition of the beach with the white stork, but this one pulled me with much force, just for its sheer beauty, elegance and exquisite colors. It shows your thoroughness and demand for excellence, in that you present an image only when it is absolutely top-quality and polished finished product. It is a delight to see, gradually, the fading of the petals at both ends, with the texture all over it, but becoming so different with the special lighting you extracted from this magnificent flower. Always pleasantly rewarded when looking at your fine work.

Best regards.

DG

You are far too kind, but it is such a pleasure to read. There is something magical about colour and light that fills a 'void' in me. I cannot imagine being without either. When I can put a composition together that I truly like it is rewarding. Your thoughtful words were not missed by me. You are such a wonderful wordsmith as well as intriguing photographer. My sincere thanks for dropping by. :) Gail

I will try to catch up on my replies now that I am back on PN more often!

Hi Gail, love how you have handled the post processing here. Beautiful Autumn colours too. Congrats! I'm still at the experimental stage with textures/layers! Best wishes. Sarah.

Sorry I did not see your comment earlier!! Truly appreciate your visit. Keep at it, it gets a lot easier and I have so much to learn!