Challenge Entry

Unexpected Flowers.....

By kalole0
4
written 8/11/08 6:23 PM, published 8/11/08 6:24 PM

 .....or, why to always carry a camera with you.  These were taken at different times with my Lumix 18x.  It's a great little camera, easy to keep in the car for those times when something needs shooting.  Not so good for moving subjects, but perfect for this unexpected beauty.

 Bougainvilla  driving thru a neighborhood
 Crepe_Myrtle  in front of the community activity center
 Full_lavender  From the entrance to our local hospital.

Critiques and comments always welcome.



 
  • Penny
    7

    I love the way the light is in the first one.  Dramatic lighting

    - Smile

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  • kalole0
    4

    Thanks, Penny.  We always seem to be out at the wrong time for the best light, so I just shoot into the sun and make the best of it.

    - togetherness.....

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  • kitzi
    6

    the lighting in the first one is great...however lavender is drop dead fantastic!

    - ©kitzi

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  • Candice
    5

    I too,love the light in the 1st one...you always make any time of day work for you.

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  • I too love the bougainvillea.... the bright light didn't hurt it a bit... that is a great little camera!

    - Run Bubba Run!

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  • Only agreement from me - the bougainvilla is spectacular - wouldn't have been as good in the "right light", proving again, it's what the photographer does with it!!

    - the EYES have it

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  • kalole0
    4

    Wow, thank y'all.  I try to make the adjustments in the camera, but usually need some PS Elements to adjust the levels a tad, crop and clone out dust and hot spots.  I'm kinda getting where I like the back lite.  LOL

    - togetherness.....

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  • trio55
    4

    Wow, really like the Bougainvilla.  Beautiful sharp photo and love the backlit blooms.

    - Climbing Higher

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  • Lovely flowers, wonderful back lights.  I might have been tempted to blacken some of those spots in the background.

    - A quack with an camera

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  • I like the lavender best, just enough light there to show off the bloom..and agree the first one is a beauty..

    - Blessings

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  • love the light shining through the petals on the first one and the tones in the last one are great.  Nothing's too blown out and the shadows are just right.  Great shooting (and btw, this is exactly why I really want to invest in a little p&s camera... but sometimes the idea of getting a new lens or something like that always overrules it.)

    - Film-Junkie 4 Life!

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  • RobinG
    3

    Great shots!  Love the compositions and the vivid colors.  :o)

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