Ramona's Hue

Gallery: FloraPosted June 28, 2012360 views18 comments

For much of the year, rhododendron around Mt. Hood in Oregon blend into the background and it's easy to miss how many there are. This time of year, they pop with color and really stand out. These flowers were along the trail when I hiked to Ramona Falls last Sunday.

Nikon D80
Nikon 12.0-24.0 mm f/4.0 at 19 mm
0.3 & 1/8 sec at f/16 and ISO 160
Blend of four photos for DOF and DR

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18 comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on June 28, 2012 at 9:25 PM

Beautiful color contrasts. How long do these usually stay in bloom? I would assume they wouldn't be sticking around at the end of july?

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 28, 2012 at 9:29 PM

To my knowledge they don't last that long Peter

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on June 28, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Well that is a bummer, Im sure I will still enjoy those areas without the nice pink colors.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 28, 2012 at 10:07 PM

John - Very tastefully composed - all the vantage points in the frame are occupied by the lovely blooms. The hanging moss like structures add so much to the beauty.

A beautiful shot whichever way I look at it

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on June 29, 2012 at 1:40 AM

wonderful composition and colors...

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 29, 2012 at 1:54 AM

Nicely done! Balance and Beauty...I enjoy the lichen...adds a softening effect. Looks like it should be Hawaii.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on June 29, 2012 at 6:34 AM

Beautiful image, John! I especially like the comp. Must be very nice to walk there while these rodo's are flowering.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on June 29, 2012 at 7:00 AM

John this is wonderful. I've never seen photo of these beauties so close in their natural element.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 29, 2012 at 7:08 AM

Your lighting and choice of composition is beautiful. The moss is the crowning touch.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 29, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Great comp, color, and the rhododendron stand out nicely in this wonderful setting as well..
I think the hanging moss helps take this one over the top John, beautiful work

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 30, 2012 at 7:26 AM

John:
The is oh so beautiful, probably the best rhodo shot I have seen for a long while. They difficult to compose but you have this frame filled with these beauty. Love the drapping of moss in the bg.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 30, 2012 at 5:19 PM

John: A great find and a wonderful image. The details in the larger version are especially impressive. Really well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 1, 2012 at 8:41 PM

Excellent, John.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 4, 2012 at 12:20 PM

John - beautiful! Sure miss the azaleas and rhodies in the PNW.
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 4, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Beautiful John! I have lost it.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM

the pink looks a little bit florid to me, John; but this is clearly a "personal taste" comment. Perfection in the comp and inclusion of such key elements in the habitat, especially the hanging moss, shoots this one way over the top! Many congrats on the Pick!!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2012 at 11:33 PM

Congrats on the WP! The comp is exceptional, John! And, the moss is wonderful for a contrast to the blooms.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 5, 2012 at 12:04 AM

Really nice shot, John. Congrats on the WP.

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