Comments on 347/365: "Nature's own masterpieces will never go away. If I'm able to cast just a few of them in favorable light & convince you to look at them again with greater appreciation & a fresh perspective, I have succeeded as an artist.tag:ipernity.com,2024-03-28:comments/doc-28880425http://cdn.ipernity.com/p/101/55/6F/290645.buddy.jpg1 picture and a note above ! :) Holy cow, it was over 30 degrees outside today! Finally, the snow is melting and the icicles are dripping away. The sound of snow and ice falling from the roof sometimes has us all horrified by the violent crashing! This afternoon I went out with my camera, totally unimpressed by the messy landscape. Slushy snow, sloppy mud, dead grass...what ever could I find for a picture? So I told myself, "You know, there are a million amazing pictures right here in front of you. All you have to do is take the time to see them." Sighing deeply and very uninspired by the dismal scene, I had to admit that this advice was solid. After all, so many of you pros would find an amazing picture instantly! I stopped and looked around me, trying to find something interesting. Ah ha! Some cool lichen encrusting a rock! And then more! But I didn't know if those pictures would be good enough to please a wide audience. But now that I'd found some success, the world opened up once again and the air twinkled with magic. I saw a flash of color and looked down as I passed a leaf laying in a puddle of melted snow, one edge lit up by the sun's rays. I nearly kept walking, but then I remembered that there was a huge potential for a lovely bokeh image if I could find it. I studied the leaf and loved the texture of the veins, glowing warmly like panes of stained glass, and took a couple of pictures. Reviewing the images, I changed my angle and got lower, and lower still. THERE...the light hitting the water and snow, with the green moss in bokeh behind... that was exactly what I knew was there, and I just needed to look for it! :) Idaho artist Scott Christensen is one of the most well-respected landscape painters in the country, and his understanding of light, ability to achieve pure color, and reverence for nature also make him a highly sought-after instructor. www.artistdaily.com/blogs/pleinair/archive/2009/04/09/en-plein-air-a-conversation-with-scott-christensen.aspx2024-03-28T08:40:48+00:00ipernity.comBiscotte.....Impertinente ! has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2016-10-13:comment-480721762016-10-13T19:57:59+00:002016-10-13T19:57:59+00:00Biscotte.....Impertinente !http://www.ipernity.com/home/99766Biscotte.....Impertinente ! said:
magnifique automne a travers tes yeux
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Bruno Suignard has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-18:comment-286419192013-12-18T13:46:38+00:002013-12-18T13:46:38+00:00Bruno Suignardhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/brunosuignardBruno Suignard said:
excellent!!!****************************
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Marcray has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-18:comment-286359252013-12-18T08:13:58+00:002013-12-18T08:13:58+00:00Marcrayhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/marcray10Marcray said:
Composition, couleurs et lumières sont extras !
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Stan Askew has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-16:comment-286017572013-12-16T19:26:21+00:002013-12-16T19:26:21+00:00Stan Askewhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/286607Stan Askew said:
still great!
seen in Code of Excellence - Flora
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Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-15:comment-285661152013-12-15T16:49:00+00:002013-12-15T16:49:00+00:00Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿http://www.ipernity.com/home/chrisher7Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿ said:
This is excellent ! ******
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Annemarie has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-15:comment-285548772013-12-15T09:31:36+00:002013-12-15T09:31:36+00:00Annemariehttp://www.ipernity.com/home/292913Annemarie said:
splendid!
congrats:=)
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Pam J has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-15:comment-285528092013-12-15T07:04:14+00:002013-12-15T07:04:14+00:00Pam Jhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/pamjPam J said:
This is my favourite for some days. Its stunning.
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Rita Guimaraes has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-15:comment-285496952013-12-15T00:48:06+00:002013-12-15T00:48:06+00:00Rita Guimaraeshttp://www.ipernity.com/home/ritaguimaraesRita Guimaraes said:
..."You know, there are a million amazing pictures right here in front of you. All you have to do is take the time to see them." ...
Thanks for this, Janet.
I won´t forget.
And also, thanks for the results of this thought.
Beautiful.
Hugs from Brasil.
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Blueman has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285482312013-12-14T22:46:02+00:002013-12-14T22:46:02+00:00Bluemanhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/bluemanBlueman said:
Oh!!! Wow! Excellent!!!
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Nora Caracci has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285432892013-12-14T18:59:16+00:002013-12-14T18:59:16+00:00Nora Caraccihttp://www.ipernity.com/home/306449Nora Caracci said:
this is poetic, thanks to the artist !!!
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Malik Raoulda has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285414972013-12-14T17:54:34+00:002013-12-14T17:54:34+00:00Malik Raouldahttp://www.ipernity.com/home/d.mohammedMalik Raoulda said:
A remarkable work more beautiful and creative ..!
Good weekend.
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Jenny McIntyre has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285385512013-12-14T16:16:40+00:002013-12-14T16:16:40+00:00Jenny McIntyrehttp://www.ipernity.com/home/jenny-mcintyreJenny McIntyre said:
You have yet again managed to get a wonderful picture out of not a lot. I love the texture of the leaf - brilliant.
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Mickey fez has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285381252013-12-14T15:55:33+00:002013-12-14T15:55:33+00:00Mickey fezhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/mickeyfezMickey fez said:
nice work again Janet
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Stan Askew has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285375212013-12-14T15:23:44+00:002013-12-14T15:23:44+00:00Stan Askewhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/286607Stan Askew said:
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Fizgig has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285374452013-12-14T15:21:06+00:002013-12-14T15:21:06+00:00Fizgighttp://www.ipernity.com/home/fizgigFizgig said:
Beautiful! Really like the light and bokeh =)
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Stan Askew has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285372192013-12-14T15:10:12+00:002013-12-14T15:10:12+00:00Stan Askewhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/286607Stan Askew said:
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Mike (Bogger3) has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285357172013-12-14T13:57:23+00:002013-12-14T13:57:23+00:00Mike (Bogger3)http://www.ipernity.com/home/345517Mike (Bogger3) said:
Superb light and colour Janet ;-) Beautiful Work!!
Seen in The Artisan!!
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kadely has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285357032013-12-14T13:56:54+00:002013-12-14T13:56:54+00:00kadelyhttp://www.ipernity.com/home/kadelykadely said:
jolie réalisation avec un superbe bokeh
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(*NIKonGT*) has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285329532013-12-14T11:35:38+00:002013-12-14T11:35:38+00:00(*NIKonGT*)http://www.ipernity.com/home/327203(*NIKonGT*) said:
You have succeeded, Janet. Such a wonderful light, tones and mood in your picture.
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Puzzler4879 has added a comment:tag:ipernity.com,2013-12-14:comment-285315772013-12-14T10:13:38+00:002013-12-14T10:13:38+00:00Puzzler4879http://www.ipernity.com/home/302185Puzzler4879 said: