Early Spring Bloom

klepto

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Lets see whats in bloom around you.

These bulbs were in my backyard- if anyone knows what they are called let me know please.


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Great shots !!

I am a newbie here and was wondering if you could share some hints on how to do the picture frames like yours in the pics?

Thanks
 
Thanks.
There are a number of ways to do this- I usually just use what is called a stroke - select your image and then you will see the option to add a stroke (im using CS3) and do it manually for each shot. Im sure there is a way to do it in batches which would save lots of time.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14365676#post14365676 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by marino420td
Cool. Those last two look like the tail of a rattler.
Its funny you mention that.. I thought they reminded me of a something else... and you hit it right on the nose. :)

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14366970#post14366970 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TitusvileSurfer
Wow Klepto, these are great! Vibrant colors, sharp enough to chop down a tree, and clever composition. Mikey likes it.
Thanks Titusville. I appreciate the kind words.
I have been working on compensating for jpeg color loss and for once Im actually happy with how these look compressed. :D Did you notice I like em sharrrrrp? ;) The macro (the one that I cropped) looks like it would be a good candidate for some stacking once I learn how..
 
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I don't know what it is but it is beautiful. And when spring arrives in Illinois I'll post a picture lol
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14363761#post14363761 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TWallace
I'll get back to you in 3 months when spring arrives in Seattle :(.
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14376689#post14376689 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Petie
I don't know what it is but it is beautiful. And when spring arrives in Illinois I'll post a picture lol
Please do TWallace.. Just think of how much more you may appreciate it!!! Im spoilt with a very mild climage.. Same goes to you Petie: you have some of the same bulbs?
if you have older flower images feel free to post them as well-
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14383713#post14383713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Heart & Sole
Wow those are amazing shots i may have to use one as a background for my pc for a while if you dont mind..
go for it :) Thanks for letting me know..
;)

Ice- thanks for posting a shot. Those are some lovely flowers- is that a trumpet vine??? (wild guess)

Thank you all for the compliments- Some positive feedback is really encouraging- even though its hard for me to accept most of the time...

Im eager to continue shooting and working on improving my photography!
 
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14363761#post14363761 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by TWallace
I'll get back to you in 3 months when spring arrives in Seattle :(.

That'll put me at around 4 months then up here in Alaska....

Love the last shot. The lines and colors work great. Nice.

I'm looking forward to shooting some wildflower images this year. I suspect in your backyard you don't have to be looking over your shoulder for Brown Bears like we do taking wildflower shots up here. Must be nice to be all calm and relaxed with all your focus and attention directed to the image without the distraction of trying not to be lunch for a bear :)
 
Thanks Louis- thats laughs about trying to take a macro while watchin your back! I can imagine a little adrenalin changes the dynamics quite a bit!

The last one was actually taken in Bali at a friends house. But you are right, I have it easy down here! Dont forget that you have the advantage of some capturing some rare and exciting subjects! I think its a fair trade... Although the CA sun sure does feel great this am!
 
oh man, you're killing me..... Sun? haven't seen it in a while up here it seems like. At least it's warm (about 30).
 
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