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Christmas ornament
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Christmas ornament

by Morris McClung

Gallery: FloraPosted September 25, 2011137 views16 comments
Another from my time with the Columbines this summer. This is exactly as I found it, and the title struck me as soon as I saw it.

5d, 28-135mm/wmacro, tripod, polarizer,

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by David Schwaegler on September 25, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Wonderful combo with an apt title. Well done!
Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Lovely color and comp. Fine image.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Very nice composition, Morris. Tha Columbine really looks like a nice bow !
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 25, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Fine composition and perfect dof for my tastes Morris. An outstanding columbine image.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on September 25, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Well seen and processed. Excellent title.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by denise ippolito on September 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM
Beautiful Morris, I like the inclusion of the greenery.
Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 25, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Perfect dof. I love the way this columbine has grown into the evergreen bough. Very unique and quite ornamental. This is really nice.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 25, 2011 at 8:54 PM
Morris:
You have a stash of beautiful columbine this year. This is a fine addition to that collection. Just lovely and appropriate title. Like the twist in the vertical petal.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on September 25, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Your comp, POV and DOF all do justice to such a wonderful find.
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on September 26, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Well seen and captured Morris. I like the contrasts here - both in terms of color and texture (the prickly pine needles contrasted with the delicate flower). If I were to nit, the background is a little busy, particularly on the RHS of the frame but that's being really picky.

Oh yes, and the water drops are icing on the cake!!
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on September 26, 2011 at 12:58 AM
Beautiful bloom and same for your handling of the subject The title is very correct IMO also.
Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Stunning composition and easily the bestest in your Columbine creations, Morris. Christmas Ornament it is, no question about it. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on September 26, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Beautiful find. Great DOF choice with nice details in the flower. I like the combination of colors and textures in this.
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on September 27, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Wonderful capture Morris. The DOF/POF combined with the composition put this over the top for me. Wonderful.
Bob
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Hi Morris :wavey: A great find :eek: and a great composition :jump: Beautiful detail and color and title :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on September 29, 2011 at 1:12 PM
I bilieve you Morris: I have a photo just like this. Not only ornamental, there is a beautiful color contrast.
Take care.
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