Raise the red lantern

An evening photo of fuchsia flowers that made me think of the lanterns in the Chinese movie 'raise the red lantern' (1991) byYimou Zhang. I liked the intense color. I chose a relatively narrow DoF to keep the background blurry. Your comments are very welcome.

Great composition and colors Vincent. Well done! Regards, Patrick

This beautiful photo reminds me of the images of evolution, from its origins to adulthood. Take care of you, ciao Giangiorgio

Nice colours, wonderful light. Best regards, Franz

Hi Patrick,

 

thank you for another friendly comment! I'm glad you like the image. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Franz,

 

thanks for your friendly comments! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

thank you for your personal and friendly comments! I don't know exactly what evolution pictures you refer to, but maybe you'll send me a link. Kind regards, Vincent

Dear Vincent,I send you the link to show what I meant by evolution, the various stages of growth of both man and flower., ciao Giangiorgio.

https://images.app.goo.gl/WuZrB33J5k6hhymz5

Marvelous picture, Vincent! Amazing natural color combination and diagonal composition! Beautifully presented, Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

thank you for sending the link, now I understand what you mean! Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Tatiana,

 

thanks for your enthusiasm and praise of this photo! It was the light that made the flowers come to life. The diagonal approach seemed the best option. Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent, at first I just allowed myself to revel in the greens and reds, but seeking the next chapter in the novel, I found myself staring at the red shapes and wondering whether the photograph was taken on another world. Then, your narrative brought me back to earth. Admittedly, I've not seen fuchsia before. The bottom line is that nature has its own special brand of magic, as this image so wonderfully proves. - - My best always, michael

Hi Michael,

 

thank you for sharing your viewing experience of this photo! Yes, nature does have its own 'special brand of magic'. Kind regards, Vincent

Excellent presentation by showing the evolution of growth and length, Vincent. Hot colored flowers really look great against the cool background. Looks like there is plenty of pollen to attract insects. The composition encompasses the growth pattern of the flowers and the colors are rich and deep. Beautiful capture of these gorgeous flowers. Best regards, Paul.

Hi Paul,

 

thanks for your friendly comments! To be honest, the evolution of growth and length wasn't on my mind at all when I shot this photo. It's only now that GG and you have pointed it out to me as a theme that I see what you both mean. I saw the compositional merit of the diagonal line, and the colors of course. Kind regards, Vincent

I love the composition, bokeh, colors, lighting - wonderful photo, Vincent. Great job!! All my best, Mitch

Hi Mitch,

 

thank you very much for your friendly comments, well appreciated! Kind regards, Vincent