I looked very quickly at the front page of the New Images (should be getting on with other things) and was just starting to scroll away when I did a doubletake and scrolled back.
"What was that yellow tulip??"
Wow. That's all I can say. This is soft but not out of focus (where it's important that is). The lighting is absolutely gorgeous! Into my faves for sure!
I gave this one a 9 in the booth (I didn't give it a 10 only because I didn't get to make the shot myself) ;^>. Scott Kelby is a nationally known, professional photographer and author of a number of excellent books on digital photography, Photoshop, and Elements, and if you were to read his sections about photographing flowers and macro photography, you'd have a good grasp of his loosely-bound lists of do's and don'ts. You'd also realize that this photo of yours would score very highly with Kelby. Very nice shot.
Yeah - I agree with humbleman. This image really stands out from the pack of flower photos. Most people assume that because a flower is in focus it's beautiful. They neglect the rest of the image which is almost as important as the subject. Tch, tch, tch. You really take them to school with this image. Well done.
The government of tyrants cannot last long because it is hateful to the multitude, and what is against the wishes of the multitude cannot long be preserved.
-Thomas Aquinas
For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, His eternal power and Godhead;... Rom 1:20
This is my quest, to follow that star...No matter how hopeless, no matter how far...To fight for the righ, without question or cause...To be willing to march into Hell for a Heavenly cause
A definite favorite and a warm, bright, and lovely change on my desktop. Wonderfully done photo which for me, evokes strong memories of the scent of a tulip... Good memories at that- thank you.
This is a super capture. It arrests the eye and I mean as soon as you see it. Gentle! Soft! Delicate! Beautiful yellow.
Excuse me.....(swipes picture and runs off with it...)
All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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