Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON
More often than not, I try and get my lens as close to a bloom as possible, simply because I want to capture form or colour or shape. But on this occasion, I was further away from my subject than normal.
I was walking down a street in Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon, when the beautiful colour of a streetside display caught my eye. Yes, I needed to shoot the bloom, but I also wanted the beautiful hues in the background as well.
Yes, a close-up is always a good shot, but sometimes you need some extra colour to emphasise the shades of a flower. And some judicious depth of field in a photograph never goes astray.
Visit Luiz Santilli Jr for the home of Today's Flowers.
That's just a gorgeous, colourful feast for the eyes.
ReplyDeletenice pic. beautiful colors playing well together.
ReplyDeleteLoverly!
ReplyDeletethey are a pleasure to look at...
ReplyDeleteWhat ever you did......... it's just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the flowers; and back at you with wishes for a great day with your loved children. Happy Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice. The colors are so wonderful together and the background darker, yet vibrant flower colors really make the daisy ones in front pop out at you.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful English marigolds, so beautifully captured! I like the lavender coloured blossoms in the background too. :-)
ReplyDeleteDid you see any Brown Bags to carry them home? ;-)
Say it with flowers - works every time - great, David.
ReplyDeleteWhilst writing I wonder if I could nominate a new blogger I have met for her latest post, a tribute to her dad on Father's Dad. It moved me a lot. I think others would like it.
Sassie Scribbles http://sassyscribbles.blogspot.com/2009/06/i-love-you-dad.html
I love your flower shots.
ReplyDeleteThe mauve flowers add an extra dimension to the photograph that a close up would not have.
ReplyDeleteStupendous colours, and the varying depths are great too. I like the title the best, though...
ReplyDeleteCiao,
Lola xx
Wow! That is brilliant, in all senses of the word.
ReplyDeleteYou're already on to Monday and we're barely halfway through Sunday. LOL. Hi David~~ Thank you for visiting my blog. You probably found my photography skills, well, very amateurish. Do you find it depressing to read about northern hemisphere weather and gardening? I often wonder about you down-unders and if we annoy you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your top selling book. No small feat.
And a beautiful photo.
Beautiful combination of colours!
ReplyDeleteLove this David. Love the color and the color contrast! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWell, you're definitely NOT at Bloomingdale's. It is an excellent shot and I love the depth.
ReplyDeleteI've been experimenting with how close I can get to a flower recently. Well, I've been experimenting with lots of things recently. Just been on one big experimenting adventure really. :0)
I like the way the one blossom reaches out to talk to us !!sandy
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers, a great find in the wonderful Yukon. I haven't been there in years but it is one of my favorite places.
ReplyDeleteHappy Solstice,
SQ
That's a pretty great shot of a pretty flower. I'll take that bit of info then, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt always amazes me how well flowers do that far north. The color of the daisy is great. You are right sometimes a couple of steps back from the subject s a good idea.
ReplyDeleteThe roast sounds good let me know the details.
Thanks for letting us know how you captured this colorful bouquet.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply beautiful! The colors make the flower look velvet-y. I would hang that picture on my wall!
ReplyDeleteAn amazing photo, David. Love the color contrasts!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
WOW, David. Look at that color. :)
ReplyDeleteWow David, this is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you nailed this one bang on mate! The richness and depth of color in this shot is astonishing.
ReplyDeleteI just can't get over those colors. So gorgeous. No, peaceful, serene. Just beautiful.
ReplyDelete