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Missing: One Muse

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Posted by Morris McClung on May 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Missing: One Muse
She may have left due to computer problems that lasted FOREVER, or from a loss of interest in subject matter, or even possibly due to the complete lack of time due to job and life. If found, please return her. Thank you.

I am very sorry for my lack of participation for awhile. I hope to be back more often. I did keep in touch with your posts with other's computers and my i-pod. But, typing or navigating on that small thing is just impossible. Good for lurking, though. :smile:

All of you have been cranking out some excellent images, my friends!
Keep them coming.

The shots I'm posting are from the Flatirons last Saturday and while they are anything but groundbreaking or dramatic, they reflect exactly what I really needed that morning. With all of the frenetic life happenings of late, what was best for me was this quietly breaking morning with the birds singings so sweetly, and the wind and light so gentle, instead of a glorious rising. A soul soothing experience. Perfect!

The wildflowers were just getting started with golden banner and scattered wild irises. They should be even better next week.

Thanks for looking, and comments always welcome.

:wavey:
Posted by Morris McClung on May 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM
#2 Oh, yeah, Where's Waldo? There's a deer mid left that stopped to pose just a second for me.
Posted by Morris McClung on May 26, 2011 at 10:05 AM
#3 One of the Irises growing in harm's way.
Posted by John Mumaw on May 26, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Welcome back, Morris! I was wondering about your whereabouts.
The image of the iris amidst that thorny branch is absolutely brilliant! The contrasts between the two are a visual treat.
Your 'development' is pitch perfect, too. I think that this is one of the best and most creative captures I've seen from you. :toast:
Posted by Dan Gerth on May 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Morris - welcome back. I like the iris the best also. I love how the DOF caught the one thorn to act as a counterpoint to the softness of the flower. I'll second John on the development also.

Posted by Jackson Frishman on May 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Good to see you Morris! That iris is wonderful among the thorns, and that first shot ain't half bed either. I understand where you're coming from, winter and spring were pretty frustrating for me too this year.
Posted by Sarah Marino on May 26, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Hi Morris - I like the fist photo a lot. Nice, subtle light. Welcome back.
Posted by Rod Chandler on May 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Morris, I absolutely LOVE that iris and thorn shot. Hang on to that one for Easter next year. You might just find a market for it. The first thing I thought when I saw it was Easter. I liked the others too, by the way. :smile:
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on May 26, 2011 at 4:57 PM
Missed you around here Morris, welcome back. These are great and I look forward to seeing more of your fantastic work soon.
Posted by Paul Wegemann on May 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Welcome back, Morris. It was a nice morning, wasn't it? I remember being a little bummed about the light, but it turned out to be really pleasant. I too thought "Easter" when I saw that last one. Love the comp in #2.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on May 27, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Nice to see you back Morris! I like this group of shots and look forward to seeing some of your wild flower stuff again this year.
Posted by Jack Garrett on May 27, 2011 at 2:40 PM
I'm liking that Iris image...... a lot!!
Posted by Roger Rouch on May 27, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Morris, I'm not much of a "poster" these days, but I always enjoy your photos and am glad to see you're back. The next couple of weeks whould make for some nice foothills wildflowers after all that rain.
Posted by Morris McClung on May 27, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Thanks for the kind welcome back everyone! :wavey:

Rod and Paul, I like your Easter suggestion!

Roger, we can only hope, huh? :biggrin:
Posted by Stan Rose on May 29, 2011 at 9:50 PM
I was wondering WT heck you were talking about muses...shows how attentive ive been to RMNP lately. Well, youve shamed me into going without sleep so i can post a token shot in this forum, cause i miss not being here too!
These are really beautiful, BTW :wink: