• love this texture revealed in the light and these beautiful bed of bokeh above.. - perennials

you shouldn't shoot straight into the sun...

because seriously, it's blinding. i'm sure i got a slight tan getting this pic., glorious sun today though - had to get a piece of it :-)

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  1. Sarah Elizabeth ., goldencookies, Knieanarchist, Lina Fochesato, and 128 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. Sarah Elizabeth . (19 months ago | reply)

    This is lovely!!! I totally know what you mean about shooting into the sun too. I have yet to learn my lesson but I agree.... not the greatest idea :P
    But it certainly makes for great shots such as this! the cute little lone sprout is just so hopeful!! Love it :)

  3. Jo Sanderson-Mann (19 months ago | reply)

    I love shooting into the sun, I am addicted to it. I love this

  4. Moe de Triana ® (19 months ago | reply)

    Really nice!!!

  5. Knieanarchist (19 months ago | reply)

    such a delicate capture. love it.

  6. This photo was invited and added to the Melancolie / Melancholia group.

  7. [ HalaH ] (19 months ago | reply)

    "because seriously it's blinding" , YES IT IS ! my eyes gets watery too . lol ! but gives ya great results :)))
    love this BTW

  8. ~green tea ice cream~ (19 months ago | reply)

    thank you so much....
    sarah elizabeth
    jo
    goldencookies
    moe de triana
    knieanarchist!!
    halah
    and @ melancolie - thank you so much for the invite. such a beautiful pool.

  9. oneworldmj (19 months ago | reply)

    I can't resist shooting into the sun even though I know it's not good - I love to do it! This is so beautiful! I love the green tones and the wonderful texture on the ground. Gorgeous gorgeous bokeh!! Have a great week Christine! :-)

  10. michy66 (19 months ago | reply)

    we got a brief glimpse of sun.. had to run and snap too :-) gorgeous little weed.. wonderful light and bokeh..

  11. Raul_click (19 months ago | reply)

    i love this

  12. Mehlum Sadriwala (19 months ago | reply)

    Love the light :) whata happy shot !

  13. heavenly~flower (19 months ago | reply)

    Magical image~yummy bokeh! I love the simplicity of the weed-you made it very proud:)

  14. { Sweet life } (19 months ago | reply)

    very beautiful

  15. Simon Hua (19 months ago | reply)

    gorgeus capture!
    love the warm cozy lighting!

  16. {sara p} (19 months ago | reply)

    this is simply amazing! i love the light and the bokeh is stunning!

  17. SamKirk9 (19 months ago | reply)

    A GTIC special... great tones.

  18. Raymond Larose (19 months ago | reply)

    Yes yes yes!! That's so true - I was doing that Friday night and was seeing spots for hours!! LOL This is a really beautiful image, Christine. The nice shallow focus is perfect in this shot - as is the warmth of the bright sun - and you kept it from overpowering the scene. As always - a simply beautiful image.

  19. Ϩtεℓℓα [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)

    oh a baby plant! ^___^ beautiful shot, dear!

  20. lamapoy (19 months ago | reply)

    awesome light.

  21. Callissa (19 months ago | reply)

    Oh my, this in incredibly beautiful! The lighting is just stunning.

  22. catcalledmorris (19 months ago | reply)

    Do you never take a bad photo?!!

  23. shellshuttershock (19 months ago | reply)

    This is magical! I love the texture and bokeh and the tones...
    Love this!

  24. josephchan749 (19 months ago | reply)

    Rebel with a cause. Great dof!

  25. PeterChad (19 months ago | reply)

    Great! Those little bokeh bubbles are idylic

  26. matilina✽* (19 months ago | reply)

    beautiful image...golden sun, magical nature;) *^-^*

  27. Purple DeeBee (19 months ago | reply)

    I remember never shooting into the sun - following the golden rule, but now I do it all the time! The results are just too good not to. The light you've captured here is beautiful Chris - nice perspective too:-)

  28. bhawi (19 months ago | reply)

    Love shooting into the sun too.....its a must for bokeh lovers!! Love this cute little fella sunbathing here!!

  29. dakota3507 [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)

    This is awesome! Love the light!

  30. ginabiallo.com (19 months ago | reply)

    very beautiful

  31. Caitlyn Park (19 months ago | reply)

    Wow, wonderful piece of sunshine!
    I love the warm tones and the bokeh is gorgeous!

  32. Porgyfish (19 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful depth of field - lots going on and a nice warm light....

  33. DWH284 (19 months ago | reply)

    Brilliantly executed..beautiful backlighting and bokeh.

  34. t does wool~away (19 months ago | reply)

    and you have captured a perfect piece of it..thank you,because we had none here today..so this makes me smile,Christine~

  35. Jessica Kirste (19 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful capture! I love the bokeh!

  36. Louis Aik (http://www.photographydelouis.webs.com/ (19 months ago | reply)

    This is just so wonderful...great composition and back-lighting...Love this Bokeh very much...awesome!

  37. Baja Juan (19 months ago | reply)

    A wonderful shot.... perfect DOF and perspective.

  38. Aramix (19 months ago | reply)

    I love the emotion in this shot!
    Bokeh, lights and composition are amazingggg!
    This is a wonderful shot! Great works!

  39. Sanae32 (19 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful as always, I almost have to stop commenting on your photos because my comments are way less original than the actual photo!!

  40. {maeve} (19 months ago | reply)

    There is so much hope in this shot!! I absolutely love it.

  41. ng.kelven (19 months ago | reply)

    Amazing sunlight and low perspective on this Christine :) Lol, I can imagine you squinting as you crouched down to get this shot. Well worth it though! This is a beauty.

  42. ...antolin... [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)

    simply marvelous DOF, Christine! and that bokeh is just awesome, my dear!
    have a very nice day!
    : )

  43. S V Giles - very behind, will catch up soon x (19 months ago | reply)

    Aww Chris, another fab shot. I love the light, I think you should shoot into the sun if this is the result. As ever, very envious! x

  44. kirstinmckee (19 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful. So beautiful. And bonus tan!

  45. brownies and butterflies (19 months ago | reply)

    what a glorious day.
    and a beautiful shot !!

  46. gezty (19 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful work

  47. τυττί ♥ (19 months ago | reply)

    Amazing focus & light

  48. *pictress (19 months ago | reply)

    fantastic light + tones – great as usual!

  49. carljgodwin (19 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful shot, gorgeous tones, light and dof, very well captured.

  50. Richard Misters (19 months ago | reply)

    Superb image. Bokeh and Dof is fantastic. Love the tones, colours...everything. What a great image

  51. Reinhard Wulff [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)

    interesting composition. Nice.

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