Brunch with Battutah
Spun gold
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 6 August 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
This is a beautiful image. Great processing.
6 Aug 2008 5:07am
@Steve Rice: Many thanks, Steve. i appreciate that.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
I open up your pictures and just go ohhhh, so beautiful. I hope you know what I mean. Other's pictures are nice, some are beautiful, some funny, but yours always have that wow moment. The textures and colors, composition and lightings are incredible.
6 Aug 2008 5:14am
@Marion: That is so kind to read, Marion. I sometimes do 10 versions of an image before I'm satisfied with it. A delightful comment like yours justifies the effort.
@Zygene: Thank you, Zygene.
@Rags: Thanks so much, Rags.
Nico.L from France
Bonjour,
Joli cliché, traitement, composition....
Bravo !
nico.L
6 Aug 2008 6:06am
@Nico.L: Merci beaucoup, Nico.
Erik from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Wow again.. great shot, love the rich detail and nice use of coloring.
6 Aug 2008 6:39am
@Erik: That is kind. thank you, Erik.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
Wow. In my opinion this is one of the best pictures I have seen on your blog so far. Great details, unusual perspective (upside down) and great toning! I like this very much!
6 Aug 2008 6:51am
@Mirko Herzner: That is a really delightful comment, Mirko. Many thanks.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Well composed, Michael! And that dark sepia works very good here!
6 Aug 2008 7:36am
@MadScientist: Thank you very much, MS.
saeed from ahwaz, Iran
great idea and lovely composition! so interesting shot! I like it!
6 Aug 2008 8:04am
@saeed: That's very kind. thank you, Saeed.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you, Ana Lúcia.
@Cia: Many thanks, Cia.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
What amazing light, that translucent green is fantastic...you can feel the shape of this, wow Michael...I miss your daily visits, are you a bit overwhelmed with all the comments you're getting? It's ok, I'll always visit anyway ;)
6 Aug 2008 9:29am
@Lorraine: Sometimes I do feel a bit overwhelmed, especially when I'm tired after work. Your comment is delightful and kind as Usual. Many thanks, Lorraine.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Wonderful photo. The tiny reflections near the right lower corner are just fabulous.
6 Aug 2008 10:02am
@António Pires: Thank you, António. I'm glad you mentioned those.
@Betty: Thank you very much, Betty.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Wonderful shot Michael, and you have a nice metallic finish too.
6 Aug 2008 12:09pm
@Observing: Thank you, Mike.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Great detail! The lighting on the wheat really makes it look metallic! Well taken!
6 Aug 2008 12:09pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: thank you, Koushiro.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Oui, c'est cette finition métallique qui donne tout l'originalité à cette photo de cette céréale tant de fois photographiée. Une belle preuve que la photo est un art sans cesse renouvelé.
6 Aug 2008 12:18pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci beaucoup, Evelyne.
@Stefan: Thanks so much, Stefan.
@yiannis krikis: Thank you so much, Yiannis.
@sherri: Thank you very much, Sherri.
Steven from Chicagoland, United States
An interesting composition which takes on a nice angle. The lighting is perfect as it goes from bright to muted.
6 Aug 2008 3:51pm
@Steven: Thank you very much, Steven.
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
very interesting designs.
the gold is also unusual,
i like that.
6 Aug 2008 4:47pm
@Seraphine: Thank you for commenting.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you very much, Alun.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Interesting light, and unsual but nice POV.
6 Aug 2008 5:44pm
@Calusarus: Thank you very much, Calusarus.
@Marcie: Thank you, Marcie.
@Ina: Thank you so much, Ina.
@Helma: Thank you, Helma. I appreciate that.
@alla: Thank you, alla.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
a beautiful state of initial decay here -- just wonderful. love the darkened tones and the highlights!
6 Aug 2008 9:42pm
@dj.tigersprout: Many thanks, Jaycee.
@Rui: Thank you so much, Rui.
Gary from Cochise County, United States
Nice work. Very delicate and strong all in one.
6 Aug 2008 10:44pm
@Gary: Thank you very much, Gary.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I'm so sorry I'm so far down the 'list' ... but this is an incredible, FIVE STAR capture, my friend. The lighting and framing accentuate the natural beauty!
6 Aug 2008 11:29pm
@Judy: Your comment is delightful and very welcome. thanks so much, Judy.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful treatment, Michael ... and a perfect title ... we should place such a value on the commodities that sustain us.
7 Aug 2008 1:55am
@Ron: How true. Such commodities are better than gold. Many thanks, Ron.
@amy: Many thanks, Amy.
@yz: Thank you, yz.
Pentax Optio A30
1/160 second
F/8.0
ISO 64
38 mm (35mm equiv.)