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07-FEB-2006 Robin Reid

February 7: Spring in San Diego

Rancho Bernardo, CA

Day 7 of 7 Day Self-Challenge (post the first picture I take each day)

Now that the Super Bowl is over we can turn our sights to Spring which typically comes early here in Southern California as evidenced by these tree blossoms taken across the street from my home.

I like my bokeh here, yet I did a poor job getting a better in-depth focus on the flowers. And it feels too busy.

The original is below.


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Guest 14-Feb-2006 01:41
I don't think its too busy. But I would like more DOF. I know...easier said than done.
Dougie Young09-Feb-2006 16:41
Beautiful....I hope to see some of these when I fly into LA in April, can't wait. :>
Gayle P. Clement08-Feb-2006 21:49
I like the composition of the original.
Cliff08-Feb-2006 17:27
Nice to see these... Ah spring in California !
Guest 08-Feb-2006 16:49
Wow, beautiful flowers!
Karen Leaf08-Feb-2006 03:49
You keep posting these Robin so all the rest of us deprived (depraved?) souls can learn from you and be ready for when the real spring comes along.
I think you should continue with your SC (self challenge)
Herb 08-Feb-2006 02:45
Very nice
Elaine (etfitz)08-Feb-2006 02:37
Beautiful flowers!
Elaine (etfitz)08-Feb-2006 02:37
Beautiful flowers!
laine8208-Feb-2006 01:45
Love the 3D effect of the first one...it pops !! Blossoms are great spring announcements.
Di07-Feb-2006 23:48
Great lighting! What will your next challenge be?
BAS Photography07-Feb-2006 22:58
Excellent shot! I find it wonderful!
Mindy McNaugher07-Feb-2006 21:54
This is lovely Robin! The light playing on the flowers and leaves is delightful! As is the fantasy of spring!! ;-) ...Our groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter!!
Gail Davison07-Feb-2006 21:31
Spring in February....... I can't bear it. :-(
Guest 07-Feb-2006 19:31
Very nice image!
akleja07-Feb-2006 19:21
Nice shot! I think you are a bit hard on yourself. I find the picture delightful.
Coleen Perilloux Landry07-Feb-2006 19:18
Now I can understand what good bokeh means.
snootydog07-Feb-2006 19:03
This is the perfect sort of shot for your self imposed challenge as the bokeh is almost always going to give you a pleasing photo no matter what. Even with your complaints about it I think you'd agree that it is a pleasant enough photo, no?
Guest 07-Feb-2006 19:02
A delight to see new blossoms.
Excellent first shot
Breland07-Feb-2006 18:43
Excellent composition Robin. You know I like those flower shots!