Blue Bells

A very peaceful scene. There is no in your face scenery here, but a very nice feeling.

The large version is so worth the view of the detail present, Eval. Great color, nice light, and a fine comp with the diagonal hillside. Excellent work!

Really like the warm peaceful mood this pretty scene invokes, beautiful blend of colors and detail. Presented beautifully.
John

I decided to comment on this image simply to illustrate the diversity of reactions that an image may produce. I read what Richard Teller, Morris McClung, and John & Patty Benway said, and I noticed the discrepancy between my reaction and theirs.

I am not any more suggesting that my view is more "right" than theirs than I would suggest that the color of the sky is more "right" than that of the grass or that of dandelion flowers; just different.

To my eye and mind, this image is anything but calm and peaceful; it is decidely dynamic and off-balance. I see this not only in the slope of the hill that makes me almost lean towards the right while viewing it to keep my balance, but also in the lean of that tree that way in the background right. We are definitely going somewhere next, not sitting down and stopping here to admire the scenery.

And so what I find intriguing about this image is exactly this dynamic tension in the eye and mind between wanting to stay to savor these beautiful lavendar flowers on this sunlit hill under the shade of these summer trees, but the recognition of the need to move on up that hill to discover whay lies beond the frame.

Now that I stop to think of it, I'm reminded of Robert Frost's famous, simple poem, Stopping by Woods... in which he says,

The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

For me, in this image, I find the same dynamic tension.

The large version is a must see here. The small version doesn't do this justice and I think this is much better viewing as a large print. I love the warm feel to it.

Hi Eva :wavey The large version has incredible detail, and is very dramatic.: I think John's comment on your beautiful presentation has some merit. every day i take a long walk to the top of the hill on my farm. it reminds me of this scene. not as beautiful, but looking down, i feel tension
Albert Darmo

Eva, This has a wonderful spring feel as I look out my studio window at piles of snow and 10 degree weather. It makes me think about spring even though for now I'm enjoying the winter...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Love the blue bells in the scene, Eva. All the greens throughout helps to enhance the colorful blue bells on the forest floor.

The diagonal really adds some dynamism to this, Eva. The elements and colors work great too.

Blue bells I remember this shot. I also remember being barely able to stand upright let alone move freely about the place. A difficult place to work in but the shot came out light and ethereal and full of Spring.

Lovely scene and composition Eva. Great color and looks like you've nailed the color/sat to me. Small nit - looks like the horizontal branch on the right is a little fuzzy - I suspect from blowing in the wind? Mildly distracting. Even still, a lovely an refreshing image.

Lon

Pretty! Looks like a great spot for picnic.

Chris

I am really enjoying this one, Eva. Absolutely stunning!