It's like another world!!! This image is great on so many levels! - dwinning- this light through the petals is magical! - Jeff Eickhoff
Desert Tissue Spring Flowers Joshua Tree National Park
During our workshop in Joshua Tree, we were told about a wash filled with desert flowers. Kevin McNeal, Steve Sieren and I decided to check it out one evening. Now you have to understand, Kevin is from the Pacific Northwest, and so he was understandably excited at the possibility of capturing the Joshua Tree National Park in bloom.
What greeted us was a patchy field of flowers, so delicate that the slightest whisper of air moved the petals and a hazy Southern California sky. Watching Kevin hunt around for a composition, was a wonderful learning experience...or more aptly a one man stand-up comedy act. By positioning my camera, low to the ground , angling it to find the maximum group of plants in one spot, waiting for a break in the wind, and a few other tricks along the way, I managed to capture the moment.
I can’t say enough about what I learned from Kevin at the Mountain High Joshua Tree Workshop. If you have time, they are hosting another workshop in the Tetons and Yellowstone, May 30th-June 5th. at www.mountainhighworkshops.com.
Also check out Kevin’s new site www.photocascadia.com.
The Dune Evening Primrose are lovely to capture during the sunset as they open in the early evening and close in mid-morning, making the desert appear as if it is covered with tissue paper.
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cre8ive-M(mostly away) (26 months ago | reply)
fabulous composition and beautiful lighting!!
Daniela Duncan (26 months ago | reply)
Wooow! Stunningly beautiful composition.
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Christopher M. (26 months ago | reply)
I'm convinced you were their best student ever. Seriously. :)
Dave DiCello (26 months ago | reply)
A stunning flare here, excellent work!
Louis NJ (26 months ago | reply)
Wow!! Impressive image! The color and sunlight are extraordinary!
Well done!
Hot Flash Photography (26 months ago | reply)
Fabulous image, Ireena. Perfectly composed. I love this. And, about Kevin, you're correct. The guy's a trip but also extremely talented and a very good teacher.
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carlos_seo (26 months ago | reply)
Very cool light and very sharp shot! Congrats!
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♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)
I totally got distracted about reading about the workshop & almost forgot to come back! I Soooo want to do that..yellowstone area has always intrigued me...
This is just a gorgeous shot with the flowers in the foreground & the sunburst! wonderful!
Dan Anderson. (26 months ago | reply)
What an amazing sight
abennett23 (26 months ago | reply)
so beautiful, love the foreground
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SARhounds (26 months ago | reply)
Beautiful image, Ireena! You've really got that sunburst thing down pat, don't you! Wonderful colors and composition! I have to admit that I wasn't too excited about shooting white flowers in the windy desert, against a boring sky, but you guys pulled it off nicely. Congratulations!
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RondaKimbrow (26 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!! Love the lighting!!! Love how the flowers are right in your face!
T i s d a l e (26 months ago | reply)
Beautiful Shot. Marvelous Composition and Fabulous Light.
kcezary (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image!
Pat Dalton... (26 months ago | reply)
Love the sun, a beautiful shot Ireena.
Steve-h (26 months ago | reply)
great colours and light !
Fil.ippo (back home) (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful light, awesome composition!
DeniseJC (26 months ago | reply)
Ireena, this is absolutely gorgeous!
I'd love to attend one of those workshops ... one day !
ZedZap (26 months ago | reply)
amazing colours Ireena .. well done
.Rohan (26 months ago | reply)
excellent colours and composition
©Helminadia Ranford (26 months ago | reply)
Wow... gorgeous!!!
anacm.silva (26 months ago | reply)
Marvellous image...beautiful perspective
WΛHID (26 months ago | reply)
Wow!!! I wish I could fave this ten times!!! Lovely!!
CodeMonkeyWithACanon [deleted] (26 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous
love the POV
beautiful composition
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turtlemom4bacon (26 months ago | reply)
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These desert flowers are beautiful, Ireena!!
JK> (26 months ago | reply)
Just wonderful ...
And a great story of behind the scenes shot... :-)
StephenZacharias (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing Ireena. Man you make those workshops so appealing. Hope I can somehow fit one in this year or perhaps next! Sure looks like its worth while.
Faisal! (26 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful. So good
Nejdet Düzen (26 months ago | reply)
Lovevly capture,my friend..
Terry Cheng (26 months ago | reply)
Wow...beautiful field of flowers and fantastic capture of the sun!
dragonflydreams88 (26 months ago | reply)
. . . gorgeous light!!! . . . what a shot!!!
chris'pic's51 (26 months ago | reply)
Excellent suburst on these beauties.. You really came away with some gorgeous stuff on your outing..
Zé Eduardo... (26 months ago | reply)
So Beautiful !!!!!!
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deus77 - busy (26 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot! Great pov, beautiful light and colours!
Bev and Steve (26 months ago | reply)
A fabulous job of capturing the lovely low light!
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BBcoffee (26 months ago | reply)
WoW!! Just beautiful...Lov it!!!! :))
Phil's Pixels (26 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous eye candy Ireena. So beautiful. You nailed this masterfully.
Yes, Kevin is amazing. But so are You! Superbly done!
Ana do Amaral (26 months ago | reply)
Nossa, que lindo! Perfeito angulo e cores, parabéns pelo ótimo trabalho.
Sekkle (26 months ago | reply)
Excellent!
iambergstrand (26 months ago | reply)
Beautiful picture. lovely colors! Would love to be there! :)
Mandy Sloan (26 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!Wonderful!
vr6woman (26 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Blue Flowers Only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Sayran (26 months ago | reply)
Great low angle shot Lenora, you managed the exposure fantastically. Lauren
Jeff J....... (26 months ago | reply)
Wow! This is just amazing!
David Gn Photography (26 months ago | reply)
Fantastic low POV! The lights are amazing! Gorgeous image!
Ana Souza (26 months ago | reply)
Fantastic work!!
DanielEwert (26 months ago | reply)
Outstanding!! Wonderful image here!
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delsignorem (26 months ago | reply)
Amazing light & shadow ! Gorgeous detail, texture, curve, line, & depth ! Beautiful sunset & rays ! Wonderful comp & capt ! Splendid result !!!
mEnTeRa™© @ AgaMax Creations (26 months ago | reply)
great shot!!