Look Closer
Frond of You
Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 16 November 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Here are some spikey palm fronds on a little native tree we planted in our yard. I did do some saturation stuff to sort of enhance the color a wee bit. Always good to kick things up a notch now and then, eh?
Mandy from South Africa
Wow it's gorgeous VF...Such a lovely green. It look slike the frondsof what we call a "Jelly palm", am I right? I'm not sure of the proper name but I know that's the common name they go by here!
16 Nov 2007 5:29am
@Mandy: Glad you like this one Mandy, and as always, thanks for the nice words. I'd guess jelly palm is a local name; this is a variety "washingtonia" or something; some just call 'em cabbage palms. Blessings to you!
tyan from Singapore
man this is so totally SPECTACULAR! I love the colours all right!They look so lovely and what a creative angle!Now we know not only is VF a superb photographer,but VF household has green fingers too!:)
16 Nov 2007 6:08am
@tyan: LOL, green fingers would be the word for these all right. Thanks tyan; I'm always delighted by your visits here.
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Very cool pov, great repetition and details... just great work !
16 Nov 2007 8:04am
@ColNed Pictures: Well you sure make a guy feel pretty good about things. Thanks ColNed; I'm glad you dropped over today. BTW, your repetition of coffee beans today is high on my list of recurring patterns and details. I like it a lot.
@T-Daddy: Vielen Dank für Ihre sehr nette Bemerkung heute, mein Freund.
@Craiger: Thanks Craiger; but your fallen leaf pattern today is the true uber-repetition champion. Glad you stopped by.
Sriram from Chennai, India
One of the best composition of the day.. Minimal and superior!
Brilliant work and certainly a stunner!
16 Nov 2007 8:52am
@Sriram: Wow, you've left a very nice comment today Sriram. Thank you. I always enjoy your visits.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Frond of you indeed, Chuckle, chuckle, that is one swwwweeet image! (albeit not purple;)
16 Nov 2007 10:05am
@Lorraine: I do work with other colors, Lorraine. LOL. Thanks for enjoying the pun-title, and the picture to go with it, even if it is not purple and all. Have a great weekend, m'lady.
@Shahab: So nice of you; I'm pleased that you have visited my site today. Blessings.
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
I love the title...clever!
I really think the composition is well done. The colors are saturated but not too much.
16 Nov 2007 11:55am
@Laurie: Ha-ha! Glad you like the title; you and Lorraine seem to have the market cornered on my kind of humor. And I appreciate your thoughts on the image too. Always happy to find your comments and visits. Blessings.
@Martine Lapointe: Merci, my friend. Am very pleased that you came by today with such a kind comment.
Jerry from Tampa, United States
Creative title! Wonderful tone and detail Viewfinder!!!!
16 Nov 2007 1:14pm
@Jerry: Thanks Jerry. Glad you dropped in; you have captured a beautiful little ray of yellow/golden sunshine at your place today. She's precious.
Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com from Glenmoore, United States
A crown of palms for King VF! Nicely done.
16 Nov 2007 1:15pm
@Betsy Barron : www.thebetsy.com: Ha-ha. Thanks Betsy.
@Reza: Thanks Reza.
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Do love the title!! I'm frond of you too.. hee hee hee.. Love how you notched it up a bit for that green. Just gorgeous!! And remember... it's your vision that counts for your image.
16 Nov 2007 8:28pm
@amy: I'm enjoying everybody's reaction to the title and the shot. Thanks amy, it's good to know you're as "frond" of me as I am of you. Have a great weekend, my friend!
Weekend Warrior( LV) from Kamloops, Canada
Yayyyy it is Friday!!!! What a very cool image reminds me of a crown! Fantastic work VF! Have a great weekend!
16 Nov 2007 11:21pm
@Weekend Warrior( LV): I'm still just so glad you've come back! And yes, Yaaaaayyyyy, it is Friday. Lots of stuff ahead, thanks for coming by, dear lady.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Stunning shapes and colours VF, I agree with Betsy a crown of palms fit for a king, I love the curly little bits too!
17 Nov 2007 1:53am
@MaryB: Then a crown of palms it is. And a finer crown no one could ask for. Thanks Mary, Betsy, and LV for seeing it in that light. So who shall we coronate?
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Love the title but I agree that it is a crown.
17 Nov 2007 2:08am
@Michael Rawluk: Well thank you Michael. Crown it is; shall I wear it, or offer it to the highest bidder? Lol.
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Ohhhhhhh, dear VF, this is FROND-FANTABULOUS!!!! Absolutely amazing composition. LOVE it too!!! :)
17 Nov 2007 8:39am
Nikon D80
1/80 second
F/4.8
ISO 400
232 mm (35mm equiv.)