A Burst Of Color

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted August 14, 20081,526 views17 comments

This was taken at one of the many lavender fields in Sequim Washington. I have been asked to get some different perspectives of these so I tried everything. I waited around for awhile and when I saw a weather system move in I got down to the area as soon as I could. This one exposure with a two stop grad to hold the details in the clouds. I used a Singh-Ray Color Combo to make the blues pop. I have not added anything in PS except for some mid-tone contrast. I have also done a lot of dodging and burning to bring out the color in the foreground.

Thanks for any comments or critiques
f/16 0.4 Sec ISO 100

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Kent Staubus on August 14, 2008 at 10:36 PM

Excellent way of having the foreground, mid, and background all tie together. I also like the way the color of the flowers ties in with the red roof. Can't find any fault with this one at all!

Kent in SD

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Comment posted by David Cobb on August 15, 2008 at 2:00 AM

This is just beautiful Kevin, the colors tie together so well.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by David Fernandez on August 15, 2008 at 3:15 AM

Hi Kevin!,
Stunning. This is really nice! Absolutely beautiful image

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 15, 2008 at 1:40 PM

Well done, Kevin. Beautiful comp and exposure, and the colors are nicely coordinated. I even like how the orange flowers match the roof.

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Comment posted by Mike Dawson on August 15, 2008 at 10:25 PM

Great image KEvin, nice work in all respects

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on August 16, 2008 at 1:20 AM

Wonderful colors, sharpness and comp. What a wonderful large print this would make.

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Comment posted by Euan Christopher on August 16, 2008 at 4:49 AM

Good work. I like the detail in the foreground and the vivid colours.

Registered on August 2, 2008, 13 Posts, 43 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Atkinson on August 16, 2008 at 10:51 AM

Good strong colors from bottom to top. A beautiful composition.

Ken

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on August 17, 2008 at 10:35 AM

THis one has good foreground, midground, and excellent background clouds. Very nice, Kevin.

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Comment posted by Kevin McNeal on August 17, 2008 at 11:42 PM

Thank you to everyone for the great comments. I appreciate giving up your time to comment. Thanks

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Comment posted by Kevin Hillegass on August 19, 2008 at 3:33 AM

Wow is all I can say. And at f/16 while focusing that close. You must've been all the way out at 17 mm to catch all this.

Kevin

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on August 19, 2008 at 12:49 PM

outstanding work Kevin

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Comment posted by Tom Nevesely on August 19, 2008 at 3:39 PM

Really nice Kevin!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 19, 2008 at 4:11 PM

Congratulations, Kevin! Imaginative comp with great color and, yes, unique for the Sequim Lavender fields. Way to go!

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Comment posted by John Klotz on August 20, 2008 at 12:28 AM

This is definitely a grabber! I like the low perspective and the color of the floweres tieing into the cabin roof. Excellent capture with minimal PP.
John
RMNP

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on August 24, 2008 at 12:24 AM

Wow! This is one of those bright bold scenes that would really liven up a room in the house. Definitely an attention getter. That roof couldn't have been a better match with the color of the flowers. You managed the exposure perfectly and the detail is sharp and crisp from front to back. Very well composed and shot!

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Comment posted by Larry Andreasen on August 24, 2008 at 8:02 PM

A real winner for sure Kevin. Just got home from a 10 day road trip and found this in the EP section.... Congrats!

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