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Lilac from Lough Gara

Pale Mauve Lilac

18 total reviews 
Comment from GaliaG


nice angle of shot, focus, composition and presentation, but the colors and contrast need some pop up, the flowers look pail and not natural

thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 03-May-2017


reply by the author on 03-May-2017
    Galia,
    Thanks a million for your review.
    The colours are exactly as they are in reality this is a Wild Lilac, not a more colourful hybrid.
    Susan
Comment from bpellephoto


Your camera settings bring this take to life.

The color range and lighting of the take are well balanced and contribute nicely to the overall eye appeal of your composition.

DOF is excellent for the subject matter. There is strong detail across the entire image.

The framing of this composition is not cluttered and speaks well of the subject matter.

Thanks for sharing ... B-)) Bob


 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 03-May-2017
    Bob,
    Thanks a million for your great review,
    Susan
Comment from michiganmike


A very fine shot. The image is artfully cropped and I like the natural background. The color of the blossoms is beautiful and I imagine the scent is on a par with the view.

 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Mike,
    Thanks a million for your complementary review.
    The scent is beautiful.
    Susan
Comment from Sange


Wow! 30 feet tall!
It's like as tall as Jack's Been Stalk! :)
Very nice Capture Susan. I especially love the large green leaves and the way they frame/hug the lilacs.
Nicely done ;)

 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Sange,
    Thanks a million for your great review.
    It's been there for 31 years now only the Mulberry Tree is taller than it.
    Susan
reply by Sange on 02-May-2017
    I would climb the tree in search of that goose with the golden eggs!
    ;)
Comment from Neilnap773


oh wow...how lush is that ! I would love to see a photo of the 30 foot bush..it must be gorgeous ! You have captured this with so much quality of focus,its sharp and structured beautifully..well done an thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Neil,
    Thanks a million for your great review on my Lough Gara Lilac.
    It's difficult to get a picture of the bush on it's own because it's behind my Mulberry & Smoke Tree. I can taken pictures from my bedroom but that only shows part of the canopy. The scent is wonderful

    Susan
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


A visually soothing & refreshing bunch of healthy florets! Spring has sprung!

Sharply focused with
Fine features & soft textures.
Verdant backdrop lends a cool contrast.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Dickson,
    Thanks a million for you great review.
    I'm very happy with this bush.
    Susan
Comment from nikman


You have clearly been doing a grand job with this plant, well done! Your full and central composition gives us a grand look at it. The photo is well exposed, sharp and provides a lot of enjoyable detail. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Nik,
    Thanks a million for your great review & kind words. I just stuck the slip I took in a pot & forgot it. Was about to throw it out when I noticed 2 new leaves. Kept repotting for 2 years before planting it in its' present place.
    Susan
reply by nikman on 02-May-2017
    You obviously have "green fingers"!
reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Nik,
    Thank you.
    Susan
Comment from supergold


a very beautiful flower stem of this lilac flowers with nice bright color;
good lighting with sharp focus;
excellent framing, unfortunately spoiled by the black line at the top;

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 Comment Written 02-May-2017


reply by the author on 02-May-2017
    Fred,
    Merci beaucoup mille fois for your review.
    If you look again I re-posted the picture, minus the black line that I had only seen, when I was copy righting the picture.
    Susan