Spring Is Almost Here!

Gallery: FloraPosted March 8, 20181,227 views7 comments

Here's another iris from last year. It seems, that Hurricane Harvey's flooding of my flowerbed (thank God, not my home) killed most of my narcissus, but was a boom for my irises. they have multiplied like crazy. No buds yet, but even my hibiscus is leafing out. And the redbuds are fantastic! SPRING IN TEXAS is AMAZING! I've even seen a few Indian Paintbrushes.

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7 comments

Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on March 8, 2018 at 9:36 PM

This is a lovely iris portrait Lucy! Well composed and nice background. Good detail and light too. Nice job!

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Comment posted by Kathy Snead on March 9, 2018 at 6:40 AM

Lucy

This is quite nice. I like the color and your choice of depth of field. The framing is also interesting and complimentary, although it was not immediately clear to me why the outer line only went around two sides until I realized it was a mat simulation. I think on that you might need a little more definition on the bottom and right. Would love to see equipment, exposure and how processed!

The above are very small nits, as this is a fine photograph.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 9, 2018 at 8:47 AM

Lucy: I love the BG and its implied motion. Terrific DOF management and a beautiful subject. Yes, in the Spring Texas really is a whole 'nuther country! >=))>

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 11, 2018 at 9:05 PM

One of your better images, Lucy! Love the color combo of yellow-green and purple.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 17, 2018 at 3:06 PM

Lucy I missed this beautiful photo and thanks to Jim I can now admire it. A splendid image.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 17, 2018 at 4:58 PM

Gorgeous! Wonderful colour combinations, and love the framing!
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on March 22, 2018 at 8:33 PM

Thank you so much for the weekly pick!
I can hardly wait! my irises are budding out and will be blooming in a few days! blush

Oh, the mat simulation is for some of my clients, including myself, who don't want to go through the expense and hassle of framing. I can print 200 yr. archival 13 x 19 prints on my Epson 600.

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments