Brunch with Battutah
The gentleness of grasses
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 27 September 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
In a Slovak meadow. This photo was taken by my daughter, Kika.
@JMS: Merci, JMS.
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Aptly named and so beautifully captured.
27 Sep 2008 5:48am
@sherri: Many thanks, Sherri.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
The golden tones are quite appealing as well as the delicate grasses.
27 Sep 2008 7:08am
@Steve Rice: Thank you so much, Steve.
Angelique from The Netherlands, Netherlands
That's really beautiful.
Such a warm and soft creation.
Well done!
27 Sep 2008 7:16am
@Angelique: Thanks so much, Angelique.
@hesam: Many thanks, Hesam.
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Really beautiful Michael, so simple but so effective, lovely detail, it feels like a warm summer afternoon in the field, great capture.
27 Sep 2008 10:27am
@Kylie Greenan: Many thanks, Kylie.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
I love the simple beauty of this and the wonderful DOF, Michael ......... soft, fall colors!
27 Sep 2008 1:39pm
@Judy: Thanks so much, Judy.
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
This is beautiful, Michael. I'm not quite sure what it's called, but the bright green "stem" at the bottom adds a very different dimension to the overall warm tones of the image.
27 Sep 2008 2:00pm
@dobbino: Yes, there is a bit of contrast there. Thanks so much, Rob.
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Judy has taken the words out of my mouth, such simple beauty. A lovely reminder of summer days now that winter is almost upon us.
27 Sep 2008 3:37pm
@MaryP: Thank you very much, Mary.
@MJ: Thanks so much, MJ.
Rags from Plano, United States
the beauty if this image is very evident in the way that it glows. I love it. It is magical.
27 Sep 2008 3:42pm
@Rags: That's a delightful comment. thank you, Rags.
Elaine- from Vancouver, Canada
what a sweet tender shoot! soft golden hues.. very delicate, i like it alot
27 Sep 2008 3:45pm
@Elaine-: Thank you so much, Elaine.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Gold shimmer, you've photographed the glow Michael, that's fabulous!
27 Sep 2008 4:06pm
@Lorraine: Yes, the glow is the heart of it. thank you, Lorraine.
John Maslowski from Dallas,PA, United States
Beautifully composed shot. Love the golden tones and the way you filled the frame with this image.
27 Sep 2008 4:29pm
@John Maslowski: Many thanks, John.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This is the kind of picture that makes you go ..."ummm, delicious" What a gorgeous picture. So golden and restful and uplifting. Love it Michael.
27 Sep 2008 6:16pm
@Marion: And your comment is uplifting. thanks so much, Marion.
@Aurore: Merci, Aurore.
@beanow: Thank you, beanow.
KIJI from valenciennes, France
Hello
It's simply beautiful with a romantic touch :)
27 Sep 2008 7:58pm
@KIJI: Many thanks, KIJI.
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you, Ana Lúcia.
@Betty: Thanks so much, Betty.
Radel from Netherlands
Beautiful golden tones and composition. looks like a sunny day.
27 Sep 2008 10:05pm
@Radel: it was. thank you, Radel.
Terry H. from Azle Texas, United States
Love the composition, lighting and color tones. Wonderful!
27 Sep 2008 10:44pm
@Terry H.: Many thanks, Terry.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
Can't add anything original here: just a beautiful picture with wonderful tones and a delicate subject. Super!
27 Sep 2008 11:01pm
@MadScientist: Many thanks, MS.
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Michael!! You've captured that light brilliantly... Excellent!
27 Sep 2008 11:11pm
@amy: Thank you, Amy. I appreciate that.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Golden hues, great backlighted image and hi-lites, it's a picture :)
27 Sep 2008 11:40pm
@Observing: Many thanks, Mike.
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
beautiful color and detail - it doesn't matter to me that I can't tell which is the subject of the image, my eye keeps going around and around..
27 Sep 2008 11:44pm
@Betsy Barron: There's no particular subject. Many thanks, Betty.
Rachael from Heber Springs, United States
What a fantastic photo of such a beautiful meadow.
:-)
28 Sep 2008 1:44am
@Rachael: Thank you, Rachael. I appreciate that.
Martie from Versailles, United States
Oh - you have succeeded where I failed! My grass would not be still. This is a great shot - especially the lighting.
28 Sep 2008 4:52am
@Martie: Many thanks, Martie. Yes, not much fun when the grass is moving.
@Marie: Merci, Marie.
baobab from Cambridge, United States
lovely light and dof in this shot - magical.
28 Sep 2008 2:56pm
@baobab: many thanks, Baobab.
claire from Canada
the lighting's really great! your daughter must have gotten your good eye. :) bravo! :D
29 Sep 2008 2:22pm
@claire: Thanks so much, Claire.
Sony DSLR-A300
1/125 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
105 mm (35mm equiv.)