Relief In Sight

Gallery: FloraPosted February 27, 201092 views13 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/400 @ f5.6

First time I've done any shooting in almost three weeks. Winter sucks. And yes I know I'm whining and for those of you up north I do sympathize as you gaze out upon snow and ice. Chrissy spotted these daffys at the golf course down the street from our house. None of our stuff is stirring yet. I got a number of these in waning light this evening. This little scene gives me hope that the worst of winter is done. One silver lining to this season is that the spring wildflower forecast is very exciting. The bluebonnets are less than a month away! All comments, including chastisement for my whining, always welcome.>=))>

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13 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 27, 2010 at 10:09 PM

Strong diagonal composition Bill and very warm light. Perfect dof for my tastes and the bg is a fine complement to the subject. The mood of it feels like Spring to me. I'm ready for it too.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 27, 2010 at 10:11 PM

Yeah, stop your whining, Bill. We've still got snow on the ground. I guess it's alright as long as you post a fine shot like this.

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on February 27, 2010 at 10:13 PM

Bill, no chastisement, envy perhaps. We finally have a few bare spots showing here in Virginia. In fact, today I saw the foliage of a few daffodils just peeking through the ground, finally free from their shroud of snow. Your shot gives me hope. As for your image, really nice comp with some sweet light.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 28, 2010 at 1:29 AM

Very nice Bill! It is OK if you whine. With an el nino year, we have had a very mild winter and we need more moisture. We have a couple crocus up in the yard, but I would bet that the rest of them are a few weeks away still. Pretty shot.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on February 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM

Unusual angle, Bill, and one I really like. Great diagonal. Spring is coming.. Have faith.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on February 28, 2010 at 10:39 AM

Nice image, Bill! I like the light on the daffodils. And I am just as impatience for spring to arrive as you are!

Registered on March 16, 2006, 419 Posts, 2076 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 28, 2010 at 2:56 PM

Very nice light and composition. We still have to wait some weeks to get these subjects here. But the worst part of winter has gone!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 28, 2010 at 4:21 PM

We all have a right to complain about this overlong, cold, snowy winter. We have not see 60 degress since early November in Parker. Thank you for this touch of spring in my day, Bill. Gorgeous portrait.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on February 28, 2010 at 7:08 PM

I love the snow, but 3 feet of snow in two days. I had enough.

. Lovely daffs, I probably have to wait another 3 month to see those around here.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 28, 2010 at 8:06 PM

Lovely composition and nice lighting. I especially like the top bloom and wish the bottom bloom is just as sharp. Also the bud in the LRC is slightly distracting.

Hope spring comes quickly.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 2, 2010 at 9:53 AM

Ahah! Another fellow flower "sneaker up on" to steal a shot for the books.

Yep, today (finally we are hoping to see the upper 30's) with snow on the ground (18 inches 4 days ago) and the other day I saw the first robin of the season (with grey flannels on) trying to stay warm. So yah, I envy you your blooms of Spring but our flower time is on the way not too long down the road. Beautiful light and attention to detail.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 4, 2010 at 5:36 PM

What a beautiful light you have caught, Bill. The delicate and warm sunlight has preserved the yellow of the flowers.
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 4, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Hi Bill

The more i look at it . the more i like it. Your compositions are always perfect, and the variations of light and color are superb. Great work.
Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments