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 :-)
This photo was taken on November 15, 2010 using a Canon EOS 400D Digital.
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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 :)
Jo Sanderson-Mann (19 months ago | reply)
I love shooting into the sun, I am addicted to it. I love this
Moe de Triana ® (19 months ago | reply)
Really nice!!!
Knieanarchist (19 months ago | reply)
such a delicate capture. love it.
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[ 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
~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.
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! :-)
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..
Raul_click (19 months ago | reply)
i love this
Mehlum Sadriwala (19 months ago | reply)
Love the light :) whata happy shot !
heavenly~flower (19 months ago | reply)
Magical image~yummy bokeh! I love the simplicity of the weed-you made it very proud:)
{ Sweet life } (19 months ago | reply)
very beautiful
Simon Hua (19 months ago | reply)
gorgeus capture!
love the warm cozy lighting!
{sara p} (19 months ago | reply)
this is simply amazing! i love the light and the bokeh is stunning!
SamKirk9 (19 months ago | reply)
A GTIC special... great tones.
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.
Ϩtεℓℓα [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)
oh a baby plant! ^___^ beautiful shot, dear!
lamapoy (19 months ago | reply)
awesome light.
Callissa (19 months ago | reply)
Oh my, this in incredibly beautiful! The lighting is just stunning.
catcalledmorris (19 months ago | reply)
Do you never take a bad photo?!!
shellshuttershock (19 months ago | reply)
This is magical! I love the texture and bokeh and the tones...
Love this!
josephchan749 (19 months ago | reply)
Rebel with a cause. Great dof!
PeterChad (19 months ago | reply)
Great! Those little bokeh bubbles are idylic
matilina✽* (19 months ago | reply)
beautiful image...golden sun, magical nature;) *^-^*
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:-)
bhawi (19 months ago | reply)
Love shooting into the sun too.....its a must for bokeh lovers!! Love this cute little fella sunbathing here!!
dakota3507 [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)
This is awesome! Love the light!
ginabiallo.com (19 months ago | reply)
very beautiful
Caitlyn Park (19 months ago | reply)
Wow, wonderful piece of sunshine!
I love the warm tones and the bokeh is gorgeous!
Porgyfish (19 months ago | reply)
Beautiful depth of field - lots going on and a nice warm light....
DWH284 (19 months ago | reply)
Brilliantly executed..beautiful backlighting and bokeh.
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~
Jessica Kirste (19 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture! I love the bokeh!
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!
Baja Juan (19 months ago | reply)
A wonderful shot.... perfect DOF and perspective.
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!
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!!
{maeve} (19 months ago | reply)
There is so much hope in this shot!! I absolutely love it.
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.
...antolin... [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)
simply marvelous DOF, Christine! and that bokeh is just awesome, my dear!
have a very nice day!
: )
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
kirstinmckee (19 months ago | reply)
Beautiful. So beautiful. And bonus tan!
brownies and butterflies (19 months ago | reply)
what a glorious day.
and a beautiful shot !!
gezty (19 months ago | reply)
Beautiful work
τυττί ♥ (19 months ago | reply)
Amazing focus & light
＊pictress (19 months ago | reply)
fantastic light + tones – great as usual!
carljgodwin (19 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot, gorgeous tones, light and dof, very well captured.
Richard Misters (19 months ago | reply)
Superb image. Bokeh and Dof is fantastic. Love the tones, colours...everything. What a great image
Reinhard Wulff [deleted] (19 months ago | reply)
interesting composition. Nice.
*-JC-* (19 months ago | reply)
nice