Wheat after a downpour

Mackenzie from Salem, Oregon, United States

This is stunning!

7 Jul 2008 1:39am

@Mackenzie: thank you, Mackenzie.

Paul van der Meer from Valkenswaard, Netherlands

amazing! What a strong composition and atmosfer

7 Jul 2008 3:48am

@Paul van der Meer: Many thanks, Paul. The weather conditions were great.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Wonderfully composed! Beautiful contrasts! Excellent use of light to almost separate the three levels! My compliments, Michael!

7 Jul 2008 3:51am

@Japanalia: That's a great comment, Gabriela. thank you.

saeed from ahwaz, Iran

great shot indeed! lovely composition of this field of wheat and cloudy sky! i like it! well done dear Michael!

7 Jul 2008 4:04am

@saeed: Thank you for the generous comment, Saeed.

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Very well saturated ! Love it.

7 Jul 2008 4:10am

@Ana Lúcia: Thank you, Ana Lúcia.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Absolutely cool composition of image layers and colours! Makes for a great poster! Really love it!

7 Jul 2008 4:13am

@MadScientist: Thanks so much, MS. The poster idea is a good one.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Nature's Drama, doesn't it beat all.....bravo Michael :)

7 Jul 2008 5:07am

@Lorraine: It sure does. Many thanks, Lorraine.

Kent from Sweden

Beautiful photo. Very beautiful colors. A natural spectacle
Greetings from Sweden
Kent

7 Jul 2008 5:40am

@Kent: Thanks so much, Kent. Happy to meet you.

Stefan from Thiersee, Austria

Perfect shot, fantastic image!

7 Jul 2008 5:59am

@Stefan: Thank you very much, Stefan.

paulski from Muncie, IN, United States

beautiful colors and textures here. wow!

7 Jul 2008 6:24am

@paulski: Thanks so much, Paulski.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Magnificent color and depth in this photo, Michael ... so dramatic!

7 Jul 2008 6:31am

@Ron: Thank you, Ron. I appreciate that.

MJ from Delaware, United States

the wheat looks brown instead of golden without the sun and that sky and the mountains in the back ground.... just fantastic

7 Jul 2008 7:25am

@MJ: Thank you, MJ.

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

Cool colours! Love the cool blues! the composition is just wonderful!

7 Jul 2008 8:08am

@Koushiro~光子郎: Thank you very much, Koushiro.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States

stunning shot indeed! i love the darker tones and textures of this Michael... the light is a marvelous 'blue' which plays brilliantly against the gold of the wheat!

7 Jul 2008 8:17am

@dj.tigersprout: Thanks, Jaycee. I was lucky with this one.

the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands

one of your very best!!

7 Jul 2008 8:21am

@the lightwriter: You are very kind. Thanks so much, Lightwriter.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

A wonderful image Michael. I sure would like to see this image without the boarder. Your image has wonderfully subtle tones. The boarder blinds me and forces you to post a smaller image (meant constructively).

7 Jul 2008 8:23am

@Craig: Thanks, Craig. You are quite right in that the border makes the image smaller than necessary.

Shun from Mühlheim am Main, Germany

What an amazing shot with great exposition and composition. The white frame fits great!

7 Jul 2008 9:13am

@Shun: Thank you, Mirko. I appreciate your view.

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Amazing colours, lighting... and unique atmosphere!!! This picture deserves a much larger frame and a prominent space on the wall.:-)

7 Jul 2008 9:58am

@hugo poon: I just may do that. Thank you very much, Hugo.

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

Beautiful shot. Great complimentary color.

7 Jul 2008 10:46am

@Twelvebit: Thank you very much, 12bit.

alex centrella from California, United States

wow..amazing image..love the deep colors and the clarity ...........

7 Jul 2008 11:17am

@alex centrella: Thanks very much, Alex.

Sylvain from Trois Rivieres, Canada

Very nice atmosphere !

7 Jul 2008 11:44am

@Sylvain: Thank you, Sylvain.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

I really like the deep colour and gorgeous light.

7 Jul 2008 1:19pm

@Michael Rawluk: Thanks very much, Michael.

bm from Budapest, Hungary

gorgeous!

7 Jul 2008 1:44pm

@bm: Thank you, bm.

_ H o M o _ from Iran

Beautiful ! very beautiful !

7 Jul 2008 2:10pm

@_____ H o M o _____: Thank you, HoMo.

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

perfect image

7 Jul 2008 2:38pm

@yiannis krikis: Thank you, Yiannis.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Abslotutely fantastic Michael. There is such a nice depth in this picture. I really like the colours layers!

7 Jul 2008 3:11pm

@standley: Thanks so much, Richard.

Observing from Local, United Kingdom

A striking change, but I guess the rain was needed. Perfect vista Michael.

7 Jul 2008 3:21pm

@Observing: Thanks, Mike. It's really pouring here again so great picture-taking tomorrow.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

At first view, I've believed it was a simple shot, but with time, I appreciate it more and more : colors, atmosphere…

7 Jul 2008 3:50pm

@Calusarus: Actually quite a lot of processing went into this to get the look I wanted. Thank you, Calusarus.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

I love the color here, Michael. A beautiful composition... very well done!

7 Jul 2008 5:00pm

@Betty: Thank you, Betty.

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

Beautiful composition, I love that it looks almost like a painting, lovely tones, well done!

7 Jul 2008 5:50pm

@Kylie Greenan: I tried to get a painting look. Thank you, Kylie.

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

This is BEAUTIFUL, Michael!!!

7 Jul 2008 7:01pm

@Judy: Thank you very much, Judy.

Ras from Plano, United States

Lovely and beautiful indeed.

7 Jul 2008 7:23pm

@Ras: Many thanks, Ras.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Classic proportions, those basic ingredients of landscape . . this could not fail. Super image.

7 Jul 2008 8:35pm

@Ronnie 2¢: Many thanks, Ronnie.

amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Freakin' FANTASTIC!! Incredible, Michael!!

7 Jul 2008 8:37pm

@amy: Thanks so much, Amy.

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

What an interesting composition with contrasts that look like two photos have been merged together. The great detail on the wheat almost looks artificial.

7 Jul 2008 9:02pm

@Steven: Not artificial but enhanced with sharpening and Photoshop lighting. Thanks, Steven.

DarkElf from Perth, Australia

great shot! after all the comments above there is not much else I can really add ;-) real great atmosphere and mood - i love it!

8 Jul 2008 12:22am

@DarkElf: Thanks so much, DarkElf.

Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom

This is a fantastic photo. Can't really say any more... Just wonderful

8 Jul 2008 2:10am

@Mike: Thanks so much, Mike.

Daniel from Kenmare, United States

wicked wheat

8 Jul 2008 9:18pm

@Daniel: Certainly has a naughty streak! Thanks, Daniel!

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Michael I have been so busy running back and forth between our two homes getting the one ready for moving in that I haven't been making comments or looking and I missed this gorgeous picture of the wheat. I could just stare at this for hours. The contrasting color of the wheat and sky is simply awesome. Wow, wow, wow. Incredible photography my friend.

9 Jul 2008 12:45am

@Marion: Marion, thank you. Your wonderful comment is so uplifting.

Eric M. from Boston, United States

Wow, this picture is absolutely stunning! Keep the great work up!

13 Jul 2008 12:43am

@Eric M.: Certainly an uplifting comment. Thanks so much, Eric.

Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada

This one is really fantastic. A clear illustration of 'heaven and earth'.

15 Jul 2008 11:07am

@Damon Schreiber: Thank you, Damon. It's an interesting interpretation.

taffer from sant boi de llobregat, Spain

Wow, dramatic and beautiful ! It's a real amazing thing to see how diferent people are attracted by the same kind of scenes :)

17 Jul 2008 4:02pm

@taffer: Yes, wheat and barley are beautiful subjects to photograph. thanks, taffer.

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