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25-JAN-2002

Apples of My Eye by Helen Betts

Okinawa, Japan

Taken in my back yard during a brief burst of sunlight on a very cloudy day.

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Guest 30-Jan-2002 02:18
This image is clearly a "Betts" in terms of simplicity, cleanliness of line and composition, and strong use of color. To my eye it lacks the resonance of your other entries (and your earlier work). More of an "aha" than a "WOW"
Sony Forums Challenges26-Jan-2002 23:57
I like the bold components and well harmonized colors. The different reflections and slightly different stem shapes add additional interest, and they all blend nicely into the light background. Nice job. - R.J.
Sony Forums Challenges26-Jan-2002 06:54
Thank you for your comments. The blue apple always got the best reflection, no matter where I took the picture. In this particular image, the red one has mainly sky and clouds since it's in the center, and the green one has the wall facing the house. However, in all attempts (which were many!) the green didn't seem to reflect as well; I think it's denser glass, and of course darker. Helen
Guest 25-Jan-2002 21:32
nice composition Helen ! great reflection in the blue one, would have loved more in the red and green one
JimV 25-Jan-2002 11:35
Very nice- would love to see your appletree these came from ! Only in Japan...