JACK LARSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Gorgeous Blue
Posted by john4jack (Corvallis, Oregon, United States) on 13 May 2009 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Dear Friends, Due to illness, I am not able to comment on your work, nor am I able to respond to your much appreciated comments; thus far I have been to read all of your wonderful comments when I get a little surge of energy. Hopefully this won't last long. I do have photographs set up to be posted into June.
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This is one of the lovely wildflowers captured in my Columbia Gorge Workshop.
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"Simply look with perceptive eyes at the world about you, and trust to your own reactions and convictions. Ask yourself: "Does this subject move me to feel, think and dream? Can I visualize a print - my own personal statement of what I feel and want to convey - from the subject before me?" - Ansel Adams
@Yvonne S.: Thank you.
Vachel from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
wow nice composition and lighting.. amazing..
13 May 2009 5:09am
@Vachel: Thank you.
Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States
Incredible colors and I like the processing on this one also!
13 May 2009 5:41am
@Scott Schilling: Thanks, Scott.
@PATRICK: Thanks, Patrick.
chrissy from uk, United Kingdom
This is absolutely beautiful, the blue is amazing
13 May 2009 6:50am
@chrissy: Thank you, Chrissy.
Toni from Eastern Washington, United States
Beautiful flower, Jack! Don't suppose you know what it is??
13 May 2009 7:13am
@Toni: It might be a form of delphinium.
Mathilde Collot from Fontainebleau, France
The delicacy of this image enhanced by the depth of color is very attractive! Belle burning!
13 May 2009 7:51am
@Mathilde Collot: Thank you, Mathilde.
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
very elegant composition ! delicate light and gorgeous colors !
13 May 2009 7:56am
@Anna.C: Thank you, Anna.
Sof from Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Très très beau... Entre la lumière, les couleurs et la délicatesse de ces fleurs.. magique
13 May 2009 8:14am
@Sarito: Thank you.
P J W Miller from Chase Terrace, United Kingdom
Gorgeous is the word, very bold colour, makes me feel happy
13 May 2009 8:42am
@P J W Miller: Thank you; glad that it makes you feel happy.
Nicholas from Shah Alam, Malaysia
I like the strong blue but the purple fringe around the flower kinda threw me off. Not too sure if it was natural or did you PP it?
13 May 2009 9:23am
Elena Kotrotsou from Drossia, Greece
wow! That's a dreamy picture, five stars *****
13 May 2009 10:03am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Stunning blue! Gorgeous just doesn't say it.
13 May 2009 10:08am
@Betty: Thanks, Betty.
dkc from Xanthi, Greece
wow....the details and colours are absolutely beautiful! The background is the original one or it is so soft after some processing?
13 May 2009 10:14am
@dkc: Thank you; it is the original background.
Alivia from Saint-Etienne, France
le bleu profond du bonheur.. du vlours pour rêver, très poétiique Jack, it's a great shot.
13 May 2009 10:18am
@Alivia: Thanks, Dane.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Oh Jack this is just so beautiful!!! the soft focus enhances the image! The colours are astounding and the detail exquisite!!! 5 stars from me without a doubt!!!
13 May 2009 10:21am
@Linerberry: Thanks, Caroline.
mo.langel from Courtelary, Switzerland
Belle composition, une magnifique couleur!
13 May 2009 11:05am
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
That is deep rich and blue. Great processing Jack.
13 May 2009 12:45pm
@Cricket-Tammy: Thanks, Tammy.
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Wow! I love the colors in this! The detail is also stunning...love the veins & fuzziness!
13 May 2009 2:16pm
@Tracy: Thanks, Tracy.
MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States
Oh-oh, somebody has been playing with his crayons :) Wonderful image well processed.
13 May 2009 2:21pm
@MontereyJohn: Thanks, John.
@vu@granby: Thank you, good friend.
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
wow -- like a magical painting!! these flowers seem to come to life -- i can see arms and legs sprouting to form flower fairies of the children's story books i used to read... marvelous!
13 May 2009 2:42pm
@dj.tigersprout: Wow! Thanks, dj.
jim from sebastopol, United States
wow, sensational blue indeed! almost like a gentian. i especially like the tiny hairs along the petal edges
13 May 2009 2:56pm
Don from spokane, United States
A beautiful close up - attractive well saturated colors! I like Ansel's advice too. Nice post.
13 May 2009 2:59pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Perfect title. And perfect catch of this beauty. The flower seems to glow with light, and if you did any post processing.....you did a marvelous job with a gorgeous result!!!
13 May 2009 3:15pm
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
beautiful post processing and excellent presentation, jack!
friendships!
13 May 2009 4:12pm
Francesc B. from région parisienne, France
Marvelous processing, Jack ! stunning blue... great photo and work. Get well.
13 May 2009 4:24pm
@Francesc B.: Thank you, I am doing much better this evening.
Ajay from Pune, India
Now isn't that worth putting on a wall frame. You just know how to process such beautiful flower shots.
13 May 2009 4:41pm
@Ajay: Thanks, Ajay.
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
Fabulous colors ! I wish you to be well again very soon !
13 May 2009 5:35pm
@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Am doing much better this evening; thank you.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States
This is absolutely beautiful; if blue were an absolute value, it couldn't get any bluer than this. As for your feeling better, please accept my get well soon best wishes.
13 May 2009 8:17pm
@Viewfinder: Feeling much better this evening; thank you.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Love this splendid shot... the blue is so intense and this delicate flower so beautiful...
13 May 2009 9:55pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Thanks, Evelyne.
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
The blue is beautiful, but more importantly, take care of yourself.
I'll be away until Monday so will try to catch up next week.
13 May 2009 10:10pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Hope you are having a good time wherever you are. I'm feeling much better this evening, and coming at the end of the day, that is a good sign.
14 May 2009 12:47am
starCosmosBleu from bedford.Qc, Canada
So much like from some fairy tales land...wonderful capture...marvelous colors and light
14 May 2009 3:32am
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
a 5 star one for me fabulous. Do hope that you are feeling better soon
14 May 2009 8:22am
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Beautiful flower and beautiful capture. I like the darkness of it, which helps keep the rich blue color. Well done. No need to respond or comment on my blog. Just rest and get well.
14 May 2009 11:41am
Didier DE ZAN from somewhere, France
Beautiful photograph and beautiful treatment
14 May 2009 6:44pm
@Denise: Thanks, Denise; I am improving dramatically (although not totally out of the woods).
Bill Jennings from (Bay Area Northern Calif), United States
Wow! How did I miss this one? Must have been during my conference this week: I really like how you handled this image - you are becoming more amazing every post. I do hope that whatever medical issues you have quickly resolve, and you heal to be stronger than before. Best, Bill
17 May 2009 5:58am
Kris from Superior, United States
Love the lighting, the color, the comp! Beautiful!!!
2 Jun 2009 2:33am
Nikon D300
1/400 second
F/5.0
ISO 200
225 mm (35mm equiv.)