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Date Taken:Apr 18, 2007, 4:54:41 PM

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The First of Springby *Alcamin

Photography / Animals, Plants & Nature / Flowers, Trees & Plants

I was talking to

on AIM a few days ago and she was complaining that in Minnesota spring had not yet arrived. Here in the UK though spring has definitely arrived, leaves are starting to appear on trees, flowers are reaching for the sun, that kind of thing, so I promised her I’d take some pictures to cheer her up a bit (hopefully it won’t seem like I’m rubbing it in her face

).

It was also a good opportunity to practice some lighting techniques too. I was reading some tips in a photography book and it was saying that the best times to take landscape or just general “outdoor” pictures was either at dawn or early evening when the light is softest, so I decided to give it a go. I probably spent an hour or so wandering around taking shots like this which was really nice and relaxing. Most of them were not that great but there were a few good one and I’ll be posting those here. Be prepared for a lot of flower close-ups!

This one is Pear tree blossom (I think this is the Pear tree anyway).

The other thing that I should note is that I edited the picture a little because it had a strange green tint to it which was a bit annoying. My brother reckons I should have edited it even more to make it even lighter but I thought I’d submit it like this (it seems more artistic somehow

). But if I get enough criticism about it though I may well resubmit it so if you feel that there could be improvement then please say so. A bit of constructive criticism goes a long way! ^^ Enjoy!

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*Elf-Hunter Aug 19, 2009 Hobbyist General Artist

They look so delicate yet breathtakingly beautiful...this is definitely a great sign of spring! ^^

*Alcamin Jan 12, 2010

Thanks so much, Elf! I'm really glad you like it!

~zambalez May 14, 2008

love the photo. it's so clear. kinda somes up spring!

*Alcamin Jun 1, 2008

Thanks very much! I'm really glad you like it!

~zambalez Jun 29, 2008

no probs

~FreeSpirit2Moon May 3, 2007 Photographer

This shot is perfect in every way, the lighting is stunning and the tint is wonderful. So sorry I didn't get to it sooner, now that spring has finally arrived here I suppose I should get out and take some photos too. I really love all the detail in this piece and you did a wonderful job with the lighting. This would make a great print!

*Alcamin May 8, 2007

You really think so? Wow! That is high praise indeed! ^^ Maybe once I get my new camera and start filling my gallery up a bit more then I might get a print account. I doubt many people would buy stuff (after all there are a LOT of photographers on dA) but you never know. It's something to consider at least.

Thanks very much for the comment and the