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Old 01-24-2010, 04:18 PM
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During a brief respite from the storm yesterday I noticed the berries on the Nandina by my patio, and went out to play with my 50mm. It really is nifty!


I liked the way the background trees feel like winter:

Winter Berries


And I loved the bokeh!

Berries and Bokeh


Thanks to Paul and Patrick, I tried to be very intentional about composition. Let me know what you think ..... and thanks for looking!
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Old 01-24-2010, 04:19 PM
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Very nice composition, Helen. Love the bokeh in the last one, too. Gorgeous!! TFS
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I think the red berries in the foreground also contribute to the wintry feel of the first one. Thanks!
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Old 01-24-2010, 04:31 PM
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Nicely captured, Helen. That first shot does have a winter feel to it and I love the vibrant red berries in your second shot. TFS.

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Old 01-24-2010, 04:55 PM
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Beautiful shots Helen...Nice Details and DOF and contrast...Excellent composition too... Well Captured...TFS
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Old 01-24-2010, 05:12 PM
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SO nice Helen .. the second looked as though it was draping out of my lcd and onto the keyboard .. nine nifty work!
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Old 01-24-2010, 05:15 PM
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Excellent job Helen! I really like the composition and dof!
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Old 01-24-2010, 05:22 PM
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Hi Helen ,

Such vivid color and super bokeh in the second one

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Old 01-24-2010, 05:36 PM
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Hi Helen - your are not kidding about the beautiful composition you have here .. for once, those characters know what they're talking about ---- only kidding .. don't tell them I said that
I also like vibrant colors ... you did great
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Old 01-24-2010, 05:49 PM
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First one looks good! I like how the bright red contrasts against the frosty background.
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