...Balanced Universe
COSMOS in my gardens30 total reviews
Comment from Browncat
I love Cosmos, too, and have some orange ones in bloom now. Pink is my favorite color and your single blossom and bud is simply spectacular. The uplifted petals make this photo even more appealing. Great focus and background.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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I love Cosmos, too, and have some orange ones in bloom now. Pink is my favorite color and your single blossom and bud is simply spectacular. The uplifted petals make this photo even more appealing. Great focus and background.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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I grew some called 'Cosmic Orange' several seasons ago BC....b/c I loved the name but turns out I loved the color too...lol So pleased you liked this one enough to share a gold star with it. Thank you for that....and for the really fine review. Do appreciate both very much.
Deborah
Comment from Paul G.
The picture is definitely worth a 6 but that is not why I gave it to you. I just hadn't given you one in a while. This is a fantastic image. I love the colors and I always like your narration. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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The picture is definitely worth a 6 but that is not why I gave it to you. I just hadn't given you one in a while. This is a fantastic image. I love the colors and I always like your narration. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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LOL well I am very pleased you've shared one Dear Paul no matter what your reasoning. You are a peach and I do really appreciate this. Thank you so much.
Deborah
Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is outstanding the violet popping against the against the black background really pops the lighting is great as well beautiful work here
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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What a beautiful photo the color is outstanding the violet popping against the against the black background really pops the lighting is great as well beautiful work here
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much James. Do appreciate the very fine review you've given my new piece.
Deborah
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Flowers are somewhat therapeutic in the way it releases an emotion of the unconscious. This is so beautiful. The colours, light and shadows and the composition are perfect. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Flowers are somewhat therapeutic in the way it releases an emotion of the unconscious. This is so beautiful. The colours, light and shadows and the composition are perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Do appreciate the very fine review Seshadri. Thank you so much.
Deborah
Comment from iPhone7
What a signature shot. Was this done with the flashlight technique at night? I love the textures I the petals and the wonderfully contrasting yellow center. The red unopened but adds such a nice touch. Really nice one BB ~ BB
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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What a signature shot. Was this done with the flashlight technique at night? I love the textures I the petals and the wonderfully contrasting yellow center. The red unopened but adds such a nice touch. Really nice one BB ~ BB
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Flashlight BB...yes...and Comanche does not hold it very steady you know. Told her she was going to lose her job once you showed up! Thank you so much for the lovely review you've given it. Always appreciate your thoughts.
Deborah
Comment from bpellephoto
C-O-N-T-R-A-S-T!!!
Back in the day, if I had to show my students a picture of sharp, highly defined, ultras short scale contrast - this take is the one I would chose.
What makes short scale contrast so eye appealing, at least to me anyway, is edge definition. When the line between, say absolute black and a contrasting flower petal is clean, clear and sharp like a razors edge the visual effect is impactful and attention getting.
The fine detail of each petal is even displayed over the entire take - a keen eye here.
This is photographic art of the highest caliber and should be treated as such.
After careful review I can find no flaws with this presentation and is totally deserving of my rating ... OMP
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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C-O-N-T-R-A-S-T!!!
Back in the day, if I had to show my students a picture of sharp, highly defined, ultras short scale contrast - this take is the one I would chose.
What makes short scale contrast so eye appealing, at least to me anyway, is edge definition. When the line between, say absolute black and a contrasting flower petal is clean, clear and sharp like a razors edge the visual effect is impactful and attention getting.
The fine detail of each petal is even displayed over the entire take - a keen eye here.
This is photographic art of the highest caliber and should be treated as such.
After careful review I can find no flaws with this presentation and is totally deserving of my rating ... OMP
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Dear OMP. You have made my morning w/ this really wonderful review (picked raspberries yesterday so missed it....as well as discovered someone had pumped it up to top position.....missed a lot yesterday didn't I...lol) So pleased you had a look at this one and were so generous w/ your thoughts on it. It is so far one of my favorite Summer 2018 florals and I really appreciate the review you've given it....as well as the gold star you shared. Thank you....so very sincerely.
Deborah
Comment from Linda Wetzel
This raspberry colored cosmo and it's darker bud are so striking against the black background. I love the way the light gives the bud a berry like sheen. The delicate darker veins in the petals are lovely and the yellow center is just superb. I am getting ready to paint a composition of cosmos and thistles.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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This raspberry colored cosmo and it's darker bud are so striking against the black background. I love the way the light gives the bud a berry like sheen. The delicate darker veins in the petals are lovely and the yellow center is just superb. I am getting ready to paint a composition of cosmos and thistles.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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COSMOS and Thistles will make a gorgeous combination Linda. Will keep an eye out for it. Thank you for giving my new COSMOS post such a lovely review. Always appreciate it.
Deborah
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My pleasure.
Comment from karen zima
What a lovely image to view, Peg. It caught my attention right away. Love the bold purple color and the little darker bud next to it. The black background makes the flower pop.
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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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What a lovely image to view, Peg. It caught my attention right away. Love the bold purple color and the little darker bud next to it. The black background makes the flower pop.
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Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Thanks so much Karen for checking out my new piece. Do appreciate the fine review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from shoregrass
Perfect symmetry, perfect shot! Wow, what a first impression this beauty makes, Deb. Your lighting technique combined with the dark night background makes this one pop right out at us. The detail of the center as well as the petals is superb. The little upturned petal is just the right touch of character. The extra wow for me is that little bud peaking from behind which takes an already perfect shot to the stratosphere! Love it. Ed.
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Perfect symmetry, perfect shot! Wow, what a first impression this beauty makes, Deb. Your lighting technique combined with the dark night background makes this one pop right out at us. The detail of the center as well as the petals is superb. The little upturned petal is just the right touch of character. The extra wow for me is that little bud peaking from behind which takes an already perfect shot to the stratosphere! Love it. Ed.
Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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awwww....you are such a sweetheart dear Ed. Thought you might really appreciate the symmetry here. Such a wonderful review you've given my new piece and it was just a delight to read it this morning. Thank you for taking the time to have a REALLY good look at all the little details. I do really appreciate THAT.....and, of course, the gold star....lol So thank you for all of it my friend.
Deborah
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My pleasure as always. Enjoying it all over again.
I have one last Hawaii seascape posted,
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Oh good Ed. I picked raspberries all afternoon yesterday so only got back to my reviews today.....got my thank you's done. Will check out your new post first thing in the morning.
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Thanks. Ooh, raspberries:).
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I have wild ones but planted a patch of domestic ones in my Daylily bed. They have gone CRAZY this season. Will have blackberries in another month...THOSE guys are my favorites.
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I like blackberries more too. Lucky you. I muss the blueberry picking from when I was a kid in Massachusetts.
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The blackberries are wild. Grow mostly in the sugarwoods....but there's close to 3 or acres of them...lol A ton... so if you're up this way in Sept. I'll take you picking.
Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent close up, Deborah, showing this beautiful Cosmos in your garden in the evening light and thank you for your informative notes, as always. I can see why they would be called Sea Shells as the petals do show markings you see on some shells. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely crisp image. Lovely composition. Suzanne
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reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Excellent close up, Deborah, showing this beautiful Cosmos in your garden in the evening light and thank you for your informative notes, as always. I can see why they would be called Sea Shells as the petals do show markings you see on some shells. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely crisp image. Lovely composition. Suzanne
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Comment Written 15-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 16-Jul-2018
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Thank you so much Suzanne for giving it such a lovely review and always so pleased when you say you've enjoyed the notes.
Deborah
