Theme - Spring Colors

Gallery: FloraPosted December 16, 2009232 views18 comments

Hi all.

First an explanation. I have been working a lot lately, helping my wife some with her business (she is an attorney), getting ready for the holidays, and just not feeling inspired. I have tried to find inspiration here in the gallery, but even that seems hard to come by.

As Bill mentioned to me in an email, a slump is OK - especially when this is not my livelihood. So I have just been doing my best to find other outlets - and waiting patiently until I feel like shooting again.

I thought that I would post a shot or two for the Theme. This is one that sticks out in my mind as one of my favorites. I am seeing some great stuff posted. Great job everyone.

Nathan

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 16, 2009 at 2:26 PM

Nathan, Welcome back

- have been wondering where you have been. Your shot reminds me of one of my own. I like the yellows on a beautiful shade of purple and the curve moving right up the frame.

Very nice work

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on December 16, 2009 at 3:42 PM

This one is special!

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Comment posted by beth summer on December 16, 2009 at 4:50 PM

Welcome back, Nathan.

SO glad to see one of your favs posted!!! Puprle and yellow are always so complimentary and this is just delightful. Viewing this makes me yearn for spring already and winter hasn't even begun!!!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 16, 2009 at 5:36 PM

Very nice combination of colours; interesting composition. I can see a purple line between the flower and the BG on the right side.

D&L

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on December 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Nathan,

I really like the colors in this photo. They compliment each other so well.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on December 16, 2009 at 7:25 PM

This is exquisite Nathan! Love the simplicity and colors! Hope you get over your slump soon!!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 16, 2009 at 7:35 PM

It's enough to make you appreciate the Greek belief in a muse isn't it. I hope yours returns soon Nathan. I've missed your images. For me it's not a matter of finding other outlets. Coding and design are very visual for me and the more I code at work the less inclination I have to shoot. Programming, Math and photography are all coming from pretty much the same place in my head.

The complementary colors in this are beautiful and I like the abstract quality very much. It's a good looking image.

Hope to see more images soon.

Pat

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on December 16, 2009 at 7:56 PM

Tough to be an inspired flora photographer in December. When its right, its right. Great post. Beauty in simplicity

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 16, 2009 at 10:34 PM

Nathan: Looks like a nice way to start a comeback. I remember Ram's shot that he mentioned and this one does indeed remind me of it and that's a very good thing. Marvelous comp and DOF/POF management. Terrific image. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 17, 2009 at 12:32 AM

Great to see you back, Nathan ! I remember this one - a real beauty with a serene mood.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 17, 2009 at 6:23 AM

Glad to have you back Nathan. Miss your images, especially the crams. You have set a high bar for yourself and I'm sure it is sometimes hard to meet or beat your own standard. Try taking a nice trip to a warm climate where there are plenty of flowers, birds and sunny days.

This is a strong image that would print beautifully.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM

This is inspirational to me, Nathan. A great abstract. I love the colors.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 17, 2009 at 11:52 AM

Glad you are back posting! I know slumptown well.

The shot is fantastic. The colors are perfect!

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Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

Thanks for explaining, Nathan. I look forward to your "post" slump pics! You are one of the best, and we've all missed you. Love the color combo here...it's a simple and marvelous image!

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on December 18, 2009 at 12:29 PM

Superbly crafted image Nathan. I wonder if you really realize how much you have inspired all of us. I can certainly understand a slump in desire ( for shooting), But I can tell you I hope you're slump goes away quickly.

BTW I love this shot, it's simplicity, color and light.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 20, 2009 at 2:37 AM

Striking in its graphic simplicity. Another of your masterpieces.

Don't worry, Nathan. Sometimes with a hiatus comes new perspective. I hope you find it so. Just think of this period as a rest from which to return rejuvenated and with new insight and/or creative spirit.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on December 20, 2009 at 3:39 PM

I loved the colors on this one Nathan, especially how the purples and yellows meld. Slumps come and go, if you didn't have a slump, you'd never be on a roll. Happy Holidays.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on December 20, 2009 at 10:10 PM

Hey Nathan. Good to hear from you and see you posting. You have been missed; will look forward to your return. Never a bad idea though to take a break, pursue other interests, etc. Fantastic image. Great comp, color, and DOF. I find the border between the flower and the purple BG very striking.

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