Life Finds A Way

Gallery: FloraPosted August 13, 2010120 views13 comments

Wildflowers seem to grow in some of the most awkward places. This little Columbine grew in a crack in the rocks. There can't be much more than a teaspoon of soil in that crack and yet it flourishes. When life gets me down I find images like this uplifting. They inspire me to do my best no matter what the conditions.

I was battling gusty winds to get this shot and the flower came out a little softer than I would have liked. Oh well, I did the best I could given the conditions.

Shen Hao PTB 4x5
210/9 G-Claron
Velvia 50

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 13, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Wonderful shot! No suggestions from me.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 13, 2010 at 11:36 PM

Mark,

For my tastes this is a very fine image. Great capture and I love the contrast between the flora and the rock face. A crop from the top to a point just above or below that pinkish nexus in the rock would better emphasize the flower but I also like the texture and patterns in the existing image very much. Don't know what you had to do to get this shot but it was worth it. Beautiful image.

Pat

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

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 13, 2010 at 11:52 PM

Works great as presented. Texture in the rock face by itself would make for a superb photo and now add that small little plant and the Columbine in bloom, it simply puts it over the top.

I bet the transparency would be mesmerizing. Good work, Mark

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 14, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Mark: I want to see the trany! Great find and a really fine comp and capture. Many kudos!!! >=))>

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 14, 2010 at 6:43 AM

Mark:
Rock solid image

Lots of contrast here: green and brown, delicate flower and the hard rock, growth and adversity etc.

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 14, 2010 at 10:41 AM

Looks great to me. Great color and texture contrasts! I also enjoying seeing life thriving in inhospitable conditions. Makes me ashamed of myself for complaining too much when I should be more grateful. Thanks for the uplift this morning.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 14, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Oh, this image is just inspiring! Love it! What a great find. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about what impressed you about this scene. I couldn't agree more!

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on August 14, 2010 at 4:51 PM

wonderful work, well seen and captured...

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on August 15, 2010 at 9:11 AM

Very well seen and captured, Mark! I can see and feel the inspiration you get from these kind of images.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 15, 2010 at 7:08 PM

Hi Mark

A striking image with superb detail, color and light. I too would crop the top to better emphasize the lovely small flower.

Albert Darmo. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 15, 2010 at 7:10 PM

Hi Mark

A striking image with superb detail, color and light. I too would crop the top to better emphasize the lovely small flower. Great work Mark!!

Albert Darmo. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on August 15, 2010 at 11:03 PM

Great find Mark, and well captured. The textures in the rock make a great foil to the more delicate nature of the foliage and flower. I can see value in a crop from the top, but nice as is also.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 16, 2010 at 7:53 AM

Nice find and presentation.

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