That’s so unfair if this is a recent shot… Just cos you’re living on a slightly more tropical isle than I doesn’t mean you’re entitled to better weather… lol… Real nice shot Jayne, and real nice use of bokeh…
It’s snowing here today, so a pretty bit of spring was very welcome. I love the sharp focus on the buds, with the assurance of full-blown flowers hazy in the background.
To be honest? Er, I’m not too sure! It’ll partly be an overlay that I used – French Canvas (by Florabella). That enhanced the yellow that was already there but where that yellow came from? Well our grass (the background) wasn’t looking too pukka at the time (!) and I did alter the colour levels in RAW to make the image warmer, so I’m guessing I added more yellow. That’s the trouble, if I play with images it is just that – playing until I see something I like. I don’t remember how I got to the end result so I can rarely repeat it!
Art:Rene Gruau
Art:Rene Gruau
That’s so unfair if this is a recent shot… Just cos you’re living on a slightly more tropical isle than I doesn’t mean you’re entitled to better weather… lol… Real nice shot Jayne, and real nice use of bokeh…
LOL…no, it was taken at the start of May last year. I just felt in need of a little Sakura Sunshine and thought others might appreciate it too.
It’s grey here today …very very grey.
It’s snowing here today, so a pretty bit of spring was very welcome. I love the sharp focus on the buds, with the assurance of full-blown flowers hazy in the background.
Thanks Carol. Spring is definitely on the horizon, I see the signs everywhere, I’m just becoming impatient.
ahhh, blossoms.. lovely
I’m impatient for it all to begin this year.
nice. interesting background; how did you get it?
To be honest? Er, I’m not too sure! It’ll partly be an overlay that I used – French Canvas (by Florabella). That enhanced the yellow that was already there but where that yellow came from? Well our grass (the background) wasn’t looking too pukka at the time (!) and I did alter the colour levels in RAW to make the image warmer, so I’m guessing I added more yellow. That’s the trouble, if I play with images it is just that – playing until I see something I like. I don’t remember how I got to the end result so I can rarely repeat it!
I think this background is perfect for this flower. I am going to start focusing more on background.
Oh this is so beautiful. Love the depth of field.
Thank you Karen.
Beautiful
Thank you Frank.
This is really pretty, Jayne!
Thanks Nat. Coming from someone who could be the maven of taking pretty photos, I take that as a great compliment.
Absolutely beautiful…… Love the previous post too, it made me smile. You also make me realise how little I know about photography.
Thanks Cathy. I smile at how little I know about photography. I’m wondering when it will all start to sink in and become second nature!
This is just magnificent Jayne!!
Such a wonderful summery feel.
Gorgeous and comforting. Thanks Jayne for this shot.
This is a stunning shot!