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Thanks so much for your comments! I try not to overdo the technique (and daffodils, too, for that matter) but I was trying out a recently-acquired vintage lens (also "aging gracefully",you might say ;~) and couldn't resist.

Thanks, Jack--the thing is, that it's *this* side and its context that conveys a message that resonates with me.

Nice that you came back to this, Shawan--especially since I had had doubts about it. I really had the luck of the light. Of course, I realize that your appreciation is in part gustatory ;~) --but still...

 

And you're right, though--it's time I hit the trail. In fact, I have a sort of "commission" I need to fulfill which will require it. .

Alberta! How great that you snuck in for a peek! Thanks for noticing this: I saw it while driving and just had to pull off, park, and walk back to shoot it. I continue to work on pp but don't hold your breath for a black belt ;~)

Just home town whimsy ;~) I tried some angled shots but it really wanted the dead on perspective.

Thanks, Jack, the bridge is really a delightful thing. I'm glad they painted it so strikingly: otherwise, it would get lost in the under/over tangle of bridges in the area.

Thanks Tony! Mystery revealed: This is detail of the Howard Street Bridge (which appears in some other recent photos) It really is that color (well--almost ;~ ) The yellow apparatus is intended to keep the inebriated and/or disconsolate from climbing the green arch.

 

I played the pp pretty straight in this version but there are all sorts of possibilities: at her request, I made a juiced version for my daughter--kind of a 60s flashback.

 

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I do I-95 as little as possible (no flower vendors for one thing ;~)

Thanks, Susan--actually, I was pretty pleased to have gotten this close to *really* good given the circumstances.

lol! Thanks for looking and I'm glad you enjoyed. I don't think it's just art school--my background is political science and thought about the same things as I wrestled with the bud.

*&^%$#! This coulda been really good!

 

The strengths, I think, are the the tones of color and light, the curving wake of the fracas, the reflection and the coming-at-you dynamic. The weakness, of course, is (camera and subject) motion blur resulting from a too-slow (1/50) shutter speed (I'd been shooting vegetation when the fight broke out) and the absence of 'pod stabilization.

I knew you'd understand! I just lucked on to this. It was an impressive sight on a windy day with the loud sounds of tattered sails--much more an attention-getter than in its original state.

Thanks, Jack--it's a bit rough technically, but a very unique vista.

I'm glad you like it, Ali.

Same here. (also waiting for a camera but that's a different and embarrassing story.)

It was a real treat to find your comments! "Exploring" is exactly right, Fred. This was an impulsive shot in a break from my 'exercises." I appreciate the encouragement!.

I'm glad you like it Shawn! The texture of the berries really appealed to me.

I'm always impressed by your ability to capture the quality of stillness. It's a paradox: these aren't fast moving subjects and yet we understand that this scene is dynamic and transitory.

How interesting--a little mystery! The simplicity of the surroundings gives the vaguely glimpsed figures incredible impact--the more so because we don't quite understand what's happening.

Just the right balance--congratulations!

Magnificent!

Your comment (and SPRING) are much appreciated ;~)

These leaves are huge, Shawan--you could practically serve dinner for two on one (I exaggerate.) The perspective seemd appropriate.

This was simply a "testing a new lens" shot but when I looked at it on the pc, it just grabbed me. I'm really glad you liked it!

Thanks, Shawn--I've shot these several times. This is the best but I still feel like I'm missing something.--I may not be finished with 'em, though ;~)