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field of purple

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Posted by Gale Rainwater on March 22, 2008 at 10:36 PM
I've been wanting to find a field like this, the only thing is this was the only tree in the entire field. Comments appreciated.
Posted by John Moore on March 22, 2008 at 11:17 PM
Nice peaceful springtime scene, Gale. This looks like home. I like how the purple flowers recede for what looks like forever, to finally lead the eye to the distant tree line; this lends a sense of scale to the picture.
Posted by Tim Buchanan on March 23, 2008 at 1:53 AM
Nice signs of spring, Gale!
Posted by Brad Mangas on March 23, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Wonderful image Gale. I love the simplicity of the natural beauty.

Brad
Posted by Dominic Rossetti on March 23, 2008 at 11:09 AM
Gale, what a find. The only nit I have is that I think the tree is a little too centered. Just my taste.
Posted by Scott Ward on March 23, 2008 at 11:57 AM
I also like the line that leads your eye to the distant trees and the barn. The colors are great. - scott
Posted by Don Kurz on March 23, 2008 at 4:59 PM
Hi Gale,

Nice landscaped shot of henbit, Lamium amplexicaule, a European annual. Do have a view showing the tree placement in the lower left of the frame? That would be a good reference point for the eye to begin the journey diagonally along the path leading to the upper right. If you took the picture this weekend, the henbit would still be in flower for the next several days. :wink:

Best,
Don
Posted by Bill Dark on March 23, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Wow, what a beautiful field of purple! Wish you would have had a few more trees but, still a nice shot.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on March 24, 2008 at 10:03 AM
Thanks everyone and thank you Don for the information on the flowers.
Posted by Tom Kennon on March 24, 2008 at 1:45 PM
Very nice, Gale,.