April 14, 2011

GGW's Picture This Contest: Let's Talk About Light



When I read about Gardening Gone Wild's theme for their April photo contest - light - I thought of this picture right away. I took it around New Year's at the Santa Barbara Zoo, and the cheerful backlighting reminds me of everything I miss about California winters - mild temperatures and sun. Ah well, if we can't live in California at least we can visit once in a while. So here's my entry for the April GGW photo contest.

11 comments:

  1. That picture is stunning! Very striking lighting.

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  2. Hi VW, Superb photo - I am taking a photography course (again) so I can take photos just like that by choice instead of by accident. cheers, catmint

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  3. That is a gorgeous picture! Good luck on the contest.

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  4. WOW! Great photo, it's almost as refreshing as a 75 degree day of sunshine (almost). Good luck!

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  5. Ha ha, Catmint, I don't think I'm to the point where I take good pictures by choice. I'm pretty sure luck still plays a big part if anything comes out nicely. But one thing I like about photography (and gardening) is that there's plenty to learn for decades to come, so it will never get boring.

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  6. A sure winner! I love bougainvillea and you've captured it beautifully.

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  7. A very interesting shot. I have been fascinated by light too, it is amazing how it can change a picture.

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  8. Pretty shot. I love the way the rays of light show in the background. Good luck on the contest!

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  9. Oh, I LOVE it. So cheery and bright.
    Meems

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