Late Fall in the Garden

[martha36]

Well, my son is sick with H1N1 and I had to get out of the house with my camera for a few minutes, but I couldn't go far. So, I took a few shots in the garden and didn't even realize until I came inside that I could make a nice little series out of it. I really love the color palette, and the only PP I did was a little cropping and sharpening, which always pleases me. Hope you enjoy!

[Dogtaggart]

Hi Martha. First let me start by sending huge get well wishes to your son, it is always so hard to see one of your children suffering with any illness.
These are great shots, crisp and clear & lovely bokeh
Paula

[equilution]

I hope your son gets well soon. Give him a get well hug from us at DPS!

This IS an excellent series! I love the comp and bokeh! You know, I don't so much worry about composition in the field anymore, because with the hi res sensors any more you can crop to your heart's content, and not lose any resolution. I feel like I'm cheating!!

Very nice series! I told you that you had some great material for a portfolio!! These are no exception!

Jim

[bascott]

Excellent series Martha, good depth of field! Hope your Son gets well soon

[Heaterguy]

Nice work, Martha. I like the last one the most. Hope your son gets to feeling better.

[fstopMike]

Excellent details in the ironwork and great composition. I like all of these. Hope your son gets better.

[martha36]

Originally Posted by Dogtaggart

Hi Martha. First let me start by sending huge get well wishes to your son, it is always so hard to see one of your children suffering with any illness.
These are great shots, crisp and clear & lovely bokeh
Paula

Thanks, Paula. He's hanging in there! I loved the bokeh I got - it's always such a nice surprise

[martha36]

Originally Posted by equilution

I hope your son gets well soon. Give him a get well hug from us at DPS!

This IS an excellent series! I love the comp and bokeh! You know, I don't so much worry about composition in the field anymore, because with the hi res sensors any more you can crop to your heart's content, and not lose any resolution. I feel like I'm cheating!!

Very nice series! I told you that you had some great material for a portfolio!! These are no exception!

Jim

Funny you say that, because I've been trying to remind myself lately that I can crop images after the fact. I always forget it's a possibility, and never think to crop pictures in PP. But, I'm trying to remember to consider it, since it can help a lot. Or save a shot that might otherwise get tossed.

[leonaashlee]

Good choice of shots Martha as these things don't die and fall to the ground....lol
Nice shots...all of them
Martha, I am so sorry about your son and hope he is well soon...prayers work as in the case of Dave and I will say some for him.

[anniehun]

I adore these kind of shots! You don't need to be a world traveler to get them, right? Awesome, Martha. Wishing speedy recovery to your son, your pics might help him feel better (beauty always puts us in a very positive spirit/place).