Houston Blizzard

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted March 15, 2010161 views19 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/50 @ f16

This is probably as close to a blizzard as we get hereabouts.

More of our new snowflakes. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on March 16, 2010 at 12:13 AM

Now that's the kind of blizzard I like. Nicely captured, Bill

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Pete D on March 16, 2010 at 12:13 AM

I tend to over simplify composition, so temper my comment with that in mind. I think they are beautiful little flowers, but there is just too much going on in this frame. A completely separated arrangement can seem sterile, but an almost completely merged composition feels messy. I guess you'll just have to go roll around in the yard tomorrow. Have fun.

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 16, 2010 at 12:59 AM

A beautiful group of blooms Bill, and a wonderful profile shot. Great portrait with nice color.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on March 16, 2010 at 4:00 AM

Bill these flowers remeind me on my childhood when we used to pick-up them for mothers day. I like the perfect composition. Well done!!

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on March 16, 2010 at 4:48 AM

Very nice light and composition Bill. Beautiful work.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on March 16, 2010 at 5:25 AM

Beautiful shot, Bill.
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 16, 2010 at 6:52 AM

Very excellent comp Bill. Perfect exposure and sweet BG. My only suggestion is perhaps a lit more canvas up the top.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on March 16, 2010 at 1:53 PM

Excellent shot Bill, very nice comp. The green/white combo is smashing IMO. Undecided about the top; maybe a bit tight.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 16, 2010 at 2:25 PM

As an expert of sorts on blizzards this is fine. Beautifully captured. I just checked today and we finally have these guys starting here in upstate NY. Whew.... finally...

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Timothy Epp on March 16, 2010 at 2:26 PM

Our snowdrops are all done now out here. We dont get these kinds of clusters so I feel somewhat envious towards the Texas variety. Beautifully captured and composed Bill!

Registered on January 1, 2009, 72 Posts, 333 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on March 16, 2010 at 4:53 PM

Beautiful Bill. I am so sad we don't have snowdrops here and this shot makes me even more envious.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 16, 2010 at 9:01 PM

Beautifully balanced composition Bill and for my tastes the bg separation couldn't be better. Warm verdant scene and image. I particularly like the mood of this one.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on March 17, 2010 at 12:46 AM

Yeah, it looks real chilly down there in Houston Bill.

Love these delicate little flowers though.

Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on March 17, 2010 at 11:18 AM

Lovely composition, Bill with great OOF BG.
I think the balance on either side of the flowers and well as on the bottom is perfect-o

and I think there could be a little more breathing room on top.
Regards,

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by wade pettitt on March 17, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Great shot bill. I love the contrast between white and green.

Registered on May 6, 2009, 184 Posts, 471 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on March 18, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Those little babies were just begging to be photographed. Super job.

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on March 18, 2010 at 6:45 AM

Love the comp, bg and colours in this Bill.. Very nice image

Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM

NIce comp, light, and a happy feeling with this one. Very nice!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 19, 2010 at 12:10 PM

Bill, I like all the lines/curves that lead to the subject. Well seen, taken and presented.

Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments