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Oregon Blues

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted November 2, 2013211 views6 comments
Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/20 @ f16

When we travel I spend almost all my time with landscape images. I do take my trusty 200mm with me even though it usually only weighs down the bag but how could I leave such a faithful friend at home? On our recent trip down the Oregon coast we stopped at Shore Acres state park and ended up at the Simpson Gardens. At this time of year the gardens were not at full bloom but there were a number of hydrangeas that beckoned me and made me break out Old Faithful. I forgot that I had been shooting some coastal scenes in 16:9 but I rather like how this turned out. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 2, 2013 at 10:43 PM
Well done, Bill! Excellent texture, detail and color. Way to fill the frame! :toast:
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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 2, 2013 at 10:48 PM
Frame filling beauty, Bill. There is something about blue flowers that is dramatic and eye catching. This one has gorgeous color. Very nice detail and comp as well. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 3, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Oh my! This is so fine. Beautiful color, excellent composition, stellar presentation.
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 3, 2013 at 3:03 PM
An absolutely delightful image, Bill ! These are so difficult to shoot well - I think this must be about the finest hydrangea image I can recall seeing, with such lovely colour and textures and a comp that works exceptionally well.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 3, 2013 at 6:35 PM
Hi Bill :wavey: perfectly composed. with superb detail, light and color.!! love it :toast:
Albert Darmo
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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on November 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM
I love it Bill. Great blues and enough details for relevance. Very nice.

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