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Almost Tulip Time
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Almost Tulip Time

by Craig Strand

Gallery: FloraPosted March 15, 201150 views8 comments
It's almost Tulip Time here in the Pacific Northwest. Two major growers with fields of blooms for photographers, expect to open the beginning of April. This is one of my favorites from last years Tulips at the Holland America farm in Woodland WA. I believe they open April 3

Larger version available, thanks for stopping!

canon 7D
canon 100mm macro f2.8L IS USM
F/2.8 +0.5 1/250 ISO 100
tripod, cable

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on March 15, 2011 at 3:13 PM
Fantastic texture and frame filling as well. I can just feel it. The colours are none to shabby either. :wink:
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM
No nits at all. I like the way the frame is filled out, the trueness of the colors and the detail.
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Comment posted by Keith Tate on March 15, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Outstanding color and detail Craig, great shot.
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 15, 2011 at 6:26 PM
A very fine image Craig. The bg is just suberb, as well as the tulip of course. (smile) Strong comp, rich color and interesting texture.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on March 15, 2011 at 9:33 PM
Craig, I like your intimate composition here and the beautiful colors of the tulip. I can't wait to see your images from this year's bloom.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 15, 2011 at 9:36 PM
A dynamic image imo. Great vibrant colors.
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Impressive image. I really like the color and comp.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 16, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Craig: Beautiful reds and superb rendition of the petal textures. I envy your tulips and you've certainly done this one justice. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments