February 9, 2020 — Back Yard
And as it turns out, the only plum blossom this year because heavy rain browned the petals before I could get out to shoot again a few days later.
(Nikon D500, Tamron 100–400mm f/4.5–6.3 Di VC USD. RAW processing in DxO PhotoLab 3.2; Editing in Adobe Photoshop.)
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California based fine-art photographer featuring abstract, impressionist, and minimalist seascapes — near and distant — and floral-based images.
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Though one swallow does not a summer make,
One good plum bloom is enough of a take.
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Tis true. Plum blossoms are an annual ritual.
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One doesn’t need many when one is so glorious Michael 🙂 beautifully captured.
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Thank you, Tina.
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The plum blossom and poppy are welcome signs that nature can give us hope and comfort. CA
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They certainly are. Thank you for the thought. Pass it on.
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You hit it just right, even without losing the rest. The shading is beautiful and made more so by the soft subdued background. A winner.
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Thanks very much. Good to know I still have my floral chops.
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Truly beautiful image; an image of great class. 🙂
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Thanks very much. 😊
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Very uplifting!
Regards Thom
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Thanks!
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I call this: Hope! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
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😊
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The miracle of Spring… Nice shot Michael.
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Thank you very much.
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I can’t help wondering what you might do with the brown-edged blossoms. That subtle light in the background complements this flower so, so beautifully.
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I’m really peculiar in that I like perfect or near perfect specimens. The brown edges just never really appealed.
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As long as perfection isn’t required in humans…but seriously, I don’t think it’s peculiar. 😉
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Thank you very much. I believe that I am close to perfect in being imperfect. 😉
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Beautiful.. 🙂
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Thank very much.
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