Brunch with Battutah
Blowin' in the wind
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 22 April 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Welcome back Michael :)
The giant pampas grass against the impending dark clouds looks so dramatic, a great feeling of movement too.
22 Apr 2008 9:39am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I agree with MaryB, very dramatic shot! Nicely done.
22 Apr 2008 10:14am
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A beautiful composition, Michael. The strong suggestion of movement leads me to believe that something is in the air. Welcome back ...
22 Apr 2008 10:16am
givethemhell from Germany
I am glad you are back home and blogging again. I missed your daily photo.
This is a wonderfully dramatic sky in the background, it looks like an April wind is moving the grass.
22 Apr 2008 11:29am
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
And you are back with a flash, I love the wind effect on these beauties, lovely capture Michael :) Glad you're back---missed you!
22 Apr 2008 11:37am
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine. I am back on the site but physically I'm now living in Saudi Arabia. It's going to take me a while to get over the culture shock and start taking photos.
MJ from Delaware, United States
the wind effect is grear... great capture... welcome back
22 Apr 2008 11:47am
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Hey, you're back! :-) Hope the wind in your photo will bring sunny weather!
22 Apr 2008 12:52pm
@MadScientist: Thanks so much, MS.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
It seems to portray some daunting storm may be on its way. I love the use of the homes at the bottom which gives a sense as to where this was and how "close to homw" this "potential storm" was.
22 Apr 2008 1:39pm
Tracey from White Hall, United States
Interesting lighting on this one Michael. The low perspective works well to add the some drama! Welcome back!
22 Apr 2008 5:31pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Nicely done with the shadows and light on the grass. Welcome back!! I bet you have some stories for us, eh?!!!
22 Apr 2008 6:07pm
@amy: Thank you. Stories yes. But not so many pictures. I'm living in Saudi Arabia now and haven't quite gotten over the shock of being here. Due to local taboos and fears, it can be a difficult place to take pictures.
Levine from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I can really feel the direction of the wind blowing.
22 Apr 2008 6:38pm
Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States
Nice one. I've always wondered what the heck those things are.
23 Apr 2008 12:25am
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is where the answer is, my friend. Blowin' in the wind.
Very very nice shot.
23 Apr 2008 4:18am
@michelle: Thank you, Michelle.
mosleh from kurdestan_baneh, Iran
wow ..very very beautiful composition & vivid colors (bjikurd):)
23 Apr 2008 4:53am
dillonpic from United States
The detail and contrast on this are great. nicely done.
23 Apr 2008 1:57pm
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Oh, the dusters!!! They always make such scenic images!
4 May 2008 2:10pm
@Japanalia: A kind comment. thank you, Gabriela.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
love these tall grass shots... nice low angle on them to boot!
29 May 2008 5:19am
@dj.tigersprout: Thank you, dj.
