Brighten My Day by Barbara Read and Fred Schaad

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Apr 2007	Barbara Read

Brighten My Day

Kelowna, Canada view map

Arrowleaf Balsamroot emerges on the hills surrounding our home every spring. These glorious flowers,
along with the blooming Saskatoon bushes, announce that spring has officially arrived.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM ,Digital
Handheld, Av Priority
1/320s, f/4, ISO 800, 40mm, +2/3 EV full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Ken Batiuk		11-Apr-2020 20:58
As if you needed yet another positive comment here... but I have to say it: This is a beautiful photograph! V.

MarcViskens		12-Feb-2018 19:05
lovely nice

Russell Tunny		04-Jun-2014 07:08
Glorious. What more can I say. V!

Sheryl Chacon		20-Apr-2013 01:13
Absolutely beautiful photo!

George V'Myer		05-Jan-2013 00:16
Excellent still life with its wonderful muted light.

Arbi Arzouman		23-Dec-2012 01:54
Lovely

Chris Picard		04-Oct-2012 15:38
Just outstanding. The shadows, light and flower details are perfect.

Guest		14-Jul-2012 21:43
Great......

Alain Dejeans		02-Jun-2012 21:22
C' est incroyablement BEAU! quelle magnifique composition.

alain_frechette		24-Jan-2012 02:37
Very attractive shot. Great compo, details and contrast.

Guest		24-Jan-2012 02:20
This one catch my eyes. Great comp , details and colours.

Didier Vanderperre		24-Dec-2011 23:46
Awesome shot !

fotabug		25-Nov-2011 01:58
Wow, excellent capture and processing

Doug Frost		02-Jun-2011 17:09
Beautiful composition. Gorgeous lighting. Voted!

janescottcumming		26-Apr-2011 01:15
Absolutely beautiful image! ~V~

Guest		10-Mar-2011 16:16
Extreme visual appeal, and an uncommon 3-D effect within the depth of field makes this a very unique capture; outstanding. Bantayan Island, Cebu Philippines

Greybeard Images		17-Jan-2011 18:14
such nice lighting and detail. This is wonderful

Rob Oele		09-Jan-2011 20:24
Superb work here. V

Joe Lasker		21-Oct-2010 02:50
Wonderful processing on this!

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		01-Oct-2010 22:13
The perfect pic.My favorite tonight! V Paolo

GeneWard		28-Aug-2010 01:14
this is really wonderful. VVV

roberta		06-Aug-2010 04:10
Superb!

pepe_carmona2000		22-Mar-2010 21:22
Muy buena composición y saturación de color, gran trabajo y gran voto

Guest		10-Jan-2010 00:13
fantastic shot, beautiful exposure and rich and strong colors

Gerhard Ritsema		25-Dec-2009 00:24
abolutely fantastic colors, details and light! V

william mahan		24-Dec-2009 04:16
You have taken what could have been ordinary and made this very special....A++++!!!

Herbey Morales		03-Sep-2009 06:13
Superb capture and great treatment. V

Norman Rich		23-Aug-2009 21:41
Very satisfying curves, textures, color, tonalities, and contrasts. For me, invites and sustains a lingering enjoyment.

Guest		02-Jun-2009 10:03
Superb composition and atmosphere. Love the curves of the lighter leaf edges framing the flowers. Beautiful too how the whole composition seems to emerge from the mysterious dark background. BV

Mary Bowles		01-Jun-2009 18:33
Magical, mysterious and altogether marvellous. Not just the flowers, but the velvety, sensuous curves lift this picture into the sublime. Lucky you to have them as close neighbours.

Eric Herbelin		24-May-2009 19:07
superb! V

rocky		11-May-2009 16:38
Great lighting and texture! =V=

Anna Pagnacco		25-Apr-2009 23:36
A pleasure to view, perfect! ( V ) Anna

Guest		12-Mar-2009 12:13
simply awesome shot

Josée		23-Feb-2009 22:25
How beautiful it is. The colours and textures are splendids. I was looking for that !This wonderful photo brightens my day for sure. V.

Bernard Bosmans		11-Jan-2009 03:57
It certainly brightened my day, seeing this utmost beauty. The light and composition is superb Barbara. V.

Gerhard Ritsema		08-Jan-2009 21:01
A masterpiece! Great colors and texture!

John		26-Dec-2008 00:52
What an exquisit light and faboulus sharpness

Joe Lasker		27-Nov-2008 18:52
Excellent image making in every way.

Dwight Rankine		27-Nov-2008 02:52
This is simply beautiful

Mike Liquorish Captured Frame		01-Nov-2008 13:29
Good shot, nice colours.

Bartosz Kotulski		31-Oct-2008 18:27
i love this shot. fantastic colors,great texture and stunnig light. big v

Guest		24-Oct-2008 22:23
Beautiful color, texture and composition. Love it! V

Nikhil Bahl		23-Oct-2008 22:08
Love the processing on this image. Well composed. v

Jim Chiesa		10-Sep-2008 11:28
Very, very beautful indeed. I love the contrast between colour and grey. Excellent. Voted. Jim http://www.jimphotostudio.com

Marco Valk		12-Jun-2008 07:50
very nice composition and color. v

Tom Munson		21-May-2008 05:02
The absolute best Arrowleaf image I have ever seen. Great shot Barbara. VOTE

Matthew Mannell		06-May-2008 07:30
Wow, stunning use of light and shade...wonderful shot.

Aud Elise Sjřsćther		01-May-2008 07:33
I found this beauty...fantastic picture! So well composed. Stunning colours and light! BIG V

Guest		05-Nov-2007 06:14
This really is perfection, Iv'e already voted the first time, I love it.

Yves Rubin		05-Nov-2007 03:46
I think this is my favorite of yours Barbara! Love the subtle bluish green tones in the leaves, and luminosity of hte flowers. Big vote!

Terry Olsen		09-Oct-2007 22:58
The light, the color and the detail are all amazing! Vote

Mindy McNaugher		24-Sep-2007 13:16
Absolutely exquisite!!! Stunning colors, composition and light! Vote!

Guest		17-Sep-2007 17:49
this is such a beauty! excellent colors, composition and details. V

Reflections by Ruth		25-Aug-2007 01:31
love this shot, so well composed and the light and detail is exceptional. I even like the curves in the lighter edges of the green leave. Nice work Barb :) V!

Robert Charity		24-Aug-2007 02:28
love this composition, v

Rosemarie Kusserow		20-Aug-2007 19:09
This is a fantastic image, I love the glowing yellow on the blossoms, the dark green leaves are beautiful, fine composition, vote, Rosemarie :o)

Guest		17-Aug-2007 21:17
FANTASTIC IMAGE. Masterfully done. Beautiful! voted

Yiannis Pavlis		17-Aug-2007 13:05
The colours and composition are wonderful something you do easily and consistently... The rest has been said. A very effective composition, wonderful use of light and shadow to create a complete and creative image.v

Nina Ludwig		02-Aug-2007 07:36
Textbook compo and sinuous curves make this image a real winner. V

Denis Vincelette		20-Jul-2007 18:56
A pure wonder ... I dont know what to say ... Amazing capture So well done ... Wonderful... All my congratulations .. for this one and a lot of others !

Paolo Fercia		05-Jul-2007 06:07
Che meraviglia !!! Splendida foto. ~V~

Bernard Bosmans		03-Jul-2007 12:31
You brightened my day for sure with this magnificent shot. Beautiful tones and details.

Guest		02-Jul-2007 12:43
My second visit to this one, it's so beautiful.V.

Thierry Lucas		01-Jul-2007 08:56
Beautiful. Vote.

Yves Rubin		19-Jun-2007 22:47
It is indeed really special! Love the tones, bluish dark green leaves, and the composition within their folds. V!

Guest		05-Jun-2007 14:27
WOW, This really is something Special, VOTED.

Petros Labrakos		02-Jun-2007 06:42
discrete Flora perfect work! (V)

Guest		31-May-2007 16:02
Lovely image. You've use all the megapixels of the 5D to good effect. Tack sharp and the colors and light are sublime. V

Guest		27-May-2007 21:07
This is splendid! Excellent composition and wonderful colors! Great work: my compliments (Voted)

tomr-photos		14-May-2007 02:52
This is so beautiful. Great composition and light.

Robert Charity		08-May-2007 13:41
wow - this is outstanding, bravo, V

peterjay45		04-May-2007 20:40
Outstanding!! Lovely composition and colour. V. peter

Richard Calmes		03-May-2007 21:10
This is a killer shot! Great color, light and the curves of the leaves vs the petals is perfect! V

Sergio Pessolano		03-May-2007 16:39
Very refined work. Voted.

QUERIDO		03-May-2007 06:01
Beautiful shot,vote.

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