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by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted December 31, 2010181 views11 comments
Reflections

Sony A700
Minolta 24-85 @ 45mm
ISO 200, 1/6 @ f16

I saved this shot for my last post of 2010 as a metaphor for reflecting upon the finest Flora gallery on the planet for 2010. I spotted this near the roadside of US 101 just south of Florence, Oregon on our trip there in November. It was so still that you could hear every drop of dew that fell from the trees. Until a log truck blasted by! :eek:

Anyway, 2010 was a banner year for Flora. The caliber of images across the board was exceptional and the Weekly Pick winners this year were far and away the strongest group of shots ever. The yearly picks (stay tuned!) are nothing less than spectacular. The quantity and quality of commenting improved a lot as well and we had a number of folks experimenting with unconventional techniques and comps that stretch the envelope of great Flora photography. A huge highlight of 2010 was Pat Sampson coming on board as a moderator. Pat's commentary was always good but since becoming a moderator he has really elevated his insights and has been a great instructor and mentor for a lot of us.

So thanks to all of you who post and comment so faithfully. 2010 was awesome and I expect 2011 to be even better. Happy New Year to all and may you have great subjects and even better light. >=))>

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 31, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Happy New Year, Bill! (And Pat!) You both have been so wonderful and awesomely helpful. Bill, I absolutely love the foreground plants, so beautiful and clear, against the foggy background.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Windom on December 31, 2010 at 8:40 PM
You and Pat do a great job. Thanks for all you that you do.
:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

Happy New Year everyone!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 1, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Happy New Year, Bill & Pat.
It is no exaggeration that this really is the best flora gallery on the planet - in no measure due to the talents and critiques from all and especially the moderators.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 1, 2011 at 2:34 PM
Love the composition and the mood of this Bill. You can get lost wandering around in the larger version of it and this is as fine a place to be lost as I can think of.

Thanks for bringing me aboard and nearly four years of your tutelage now. The same to the rest of gallery, particularly Nathan and Ram. Happy New Year to all of you.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Zemmin on January 1, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Bill,

Happy New Year and best of luck in 2011. This picture is beautiful. The foreground is very nice and the reflected pine is fantastic.
Registered on November 4, 2010, 8 Posts, 170 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on January 2, 2011 at 3:38 AM
This is just plain fabulous Bill. I love the feeling that the shot portrays - VERY quiet and serene.

I appreciate your internet friendship and all that you have done for the flora gallery. I appreciate your leadership and for your many comments over the last year. I apologize for being so frequently absent this year.

Happy New Year!

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 2, 2011 at 11:40 AM
Happy New Year, Bill.

Saw this yesterday and was so disappointed that I couldn't log on to make a comment.

Vertical composition is gorgeous. Had you considered a minor crop from the top? I think this would focus even more attention on the FG.

Cheers,

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on January 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Classic PNW Bill. I like that it fades into fog in the ULC. I usually try to exclude limbs and such from sticking into the frame from the bottom but his works very well and gives me cause to experiment more with it. I've really enjoyed and benefitted from the helpful advice and comraderie here. Everyone from the moderators to the newbies DO make this the best floral gallery on the planet. Have a great New Year everyone. :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 5, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Hi Bill :wavey: Another superb composition !!! happy new year. and keep inspiring us with your great. and kind constructive comments. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast
Albert Darmo. Canada:
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 6, 2011 at 7:36 PM
Just a superb composition and the image has a ton of mood. Wonderful shot!
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 13, 2011 at 9:07 AM
This really strikes home for me. Wonderful mood and presentation. :toast:
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments