1st place The Colors Of Spring by GeraldH by ctfchallenge

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The Colors Of Spring by GeraldH


09-MAY-2004	GeraldH

The yellow tones of canola fields are the predominant colors here during the month of May.

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G.Pietro Munaretto		28-Jun-2007 11:57
Excellent. Superb colours and composition

ctfchallenge		24-May-2006 15:50
Rod, That's an interesting point. Just let me say again, I do really like this shot :) -Techo

Rod		18-May-2006 10:56
Some of the best landscape painters left these sort of details in which enhances their aesthetic values many years later. If I were painting this I would definitely paint them in as long as they were easy to paint:-)

ctfchallenge		18-May-2006 05:38
Techo, thanks for showing your alternative. Nothing is distracting from nature any more. I wonder which version I prefer. Rod is right; these small white posts are part of reality, they are bordering even the narrowest tarred road here. But I am sure I would not have painted them in if I would have been able to find a similar place without them. Gerald

Rod		17-May-2006 10:28
I don't know what your friend means Techo, these road markers don't add any originality, but they do add some realness to what could have been just another pretty shot. So I think this would make a better print than the sanitised version:-)

Guest		16-May-2006 21:51
Just beautiful! I wish I was there! Debbi

Britt		16-May-2006 14:00
Almost has a surreal feel to it. Nice job.

ctfchallenge		16-May-2006 03:09
I'll just a quote a friend: "I think it makes a better print with out the signs... but as far as originality..... it is what it is" I think that pretty much says it and I agree. In any case it's splendid photo. -Techo :)

Rod		15-May-2006 11:53
Normally perfection = boring, so I do like the original much better.

aam1234		14-May-2006 05:40
Not too sure, I kind of like it with the signs.

ctfchallenge		14-May-2006 01:16
Most splendid shot! Though I must mention that I think it would be perfection without those signs http://techoep.50webs.com/CTF/ctfmay2004_by_GeraldH.htm Will delete that file, no questions asked. Just say the word. -Techo :)

David		13-May-2006 10:40
Can't really add to what the others have already said except to add my congratulations on an outstanding shot. David.

aam1234		12-May-2006 22:40
Yes! That's a classic beauty. It would be sad if it's not printed as a poster. It's that good.

alexeig		12-May-2006 21:35
This is absolutely classical. Colors, the road bend which points to the tree, palette, all contribute to the feeling of spring joy

ctfchallenge		12-May-2006 16:21
Thank you all for your comments, I am glad you like the image. Yes, this shot was really taken with my good old G3, using raw format. I still love this camera. It is much more convenient to carry around than a 10D with a 100-400L lens. Rod and Paul, perhaps you should think about some topic like "Flowering landscapes in November" next time you win, this would turn the tables ;-) Gerald

Rod		12-May-2006 13:02
Indeed it is:-)

Paul		12-May-2006 12:38
May is the beginning of winter indeed with pelicans flying north from the cold and snow. I'm getting confused. Lovely photo this though isn't it?

Rod		12-May-2006 12:19
Wot a boofhead, this shouts Spring not bleeding May. For half the world May is the beginning of winter init.

Paul		12-May-2006 11:47
Excellent. Superb colours and composition. It shouts May

Rod		12-May-2006 11:11
I agree wiv the others, but most of the credit for this shot must go to the 20D & the L lenses you used...............................................hang on.......Powershot G3.......All credit to Gerald then:-) Well done Gerald lovely shot mate:-)

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-May-2006 02:16
Lovely picture; fine composition! — db.

Photogenix		12-May-2006 01:27
Excellent composition...love the way the road leads you into the frame and divides the picture. Great colors and very sharp. - RK

ctfchallenge		12-May-2006 00:40
Awesome. Love the color and the composition. Ann C

aam1234		11-May-2006 21:33
damn! what a great photo!

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