HOME | DD

LoneWolfPhotography — Little Bit of Heaven

Published: 2010-03-24 04:23:27 +0000 UTC; Views: 922; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 0
Redirect to original
Description Dedicated to my dear friend Edie (1001G) [link] She is incredibly talented when it comes to photographing flowers and making them more beautiful than Mother Nature could. Not just flowers either, but most anything she points her camera at. I can only hope that she will enjoy this image as much as I do hers!

Shot at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens, this is the little lagoon area near the entrance. Many of the Rhodies were blooming as well as what I believe to be a flowering Cherry tree (but I could be wrong about the species) and many many smaller wildflowers. This is one of the most serene and peaceful settings in the Portland area and one of my favorite spots to shoot. Off in the background, under the flowering Cherry, you can see the rock wall with it's 'hanging garden'.

It's funny, this is a full color shot and I'm aware that other than the red blooming Rhododendron and some of the other trees, including the Weeping Willow on the left (which is an absolutely magnificent tree all by itself) this almost looks like black and white with selective coloring but it's just an optical illusion I guess. It really is full color. If you're in the area and never been there before, I highly suggest a trip there whenever you can...you won't regret it.

Featured here:[link]


____________________________________

If a picture's worth a thousand words...
I'm talkin' up a storm!


ALL OF MY IMAGES ARE FOR SALE
Even though you don't see the "buy print" button below my pics!
Read important information regarding ordering my prints on my profile page!!

All my images are now open for use as stock!
Please read my Rules of Usage before using.


IMPORTANT! © COPYRIGHT Lone Wolf Photography
This image is copyrighted ©2010 Lone Wolf Photography.
All rights reserved.
My work may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or uploaded
in any way without my written permission. My work does not belong to the public domain.
If you doubt this, feel free to email me: mrdakin_tmp@yahoo.com

1010100320_sample_IMG_9989.JPG
Related content
Comments: 55

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to ??? [2010-06-26 22:05:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much Victoria. I REALLY appreciate this comment coming from you since I know you know a thing or two about true beauty. You see it every day in your mirror.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

DeeOtter [2010-03-29 03:21:42 +0000 UTC]

Pretty.
Reminds me I need to get another Rhododendron bush for my yard.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Passion4Photos [2010-03-27 18:10:53 +0000 UTC]

I love how the red flowers pop out of this image, well done! I'll bet Edie loved it.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to Passion4Photos [2010-03-28 02:29:43 +0000 UTC]

I'm learning well from you and your examples my friend!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Passion4Photos In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-28 02:35:53 +0000 UTC]

Awww, thanks Mark.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

WeWoKa [2010-03-26 21:02:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow... that picture is just breathtaking!! Excellent job on composition.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to WeWoKa [2010-03-27 03:58:12 +0000 UTC]

I'm really happy that you like the composition. You know, usually, I seem to prefer just a straight on shot of a scene and never seem to think to look for natural and pretty framing like I did here. However, I have a really good friend, Rose of Passion4Photos that is a master at finding that natural framing and I'm learning from her. Guess she's been a pretty good teacher!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

WeWoKa In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-28 22:37:26 +0000 UTC]

I know... it's weird how sometimes something you didn't originally intend to take might turn out so beautiful. I have a similar shot from the rose gardens from a few years ago. [link]

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to WeWoKa [2010-03-29 00:02:54 +0000 UTC]

I took a look and I see what you mean. Yeh, it's very similar to this shot of mine. A definite fav for me and I left you a comment. Thanks for sharing and I hope you don't miss here too much.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

WeWoKa In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-31 07:29:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I miss there a lot, but I'll get to satiate my longing for it in a few months. I'll be in Portland the end of June through part of the first part of July. I can't wait!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

mysteriousfantasy [2010-03-25 22:25:16 +0000 UTC]

this beautiful photo has been featured here [link]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

philippeL [2010-03-25 02:23:35 +0000 UTC]

That's really beautiful, Mark

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to philippeL [2010-03-26 03:07:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Philippe!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

philippeL In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-26 03:28:30 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, Mark!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

Moneshine [2010-03-25 00:23:27 +0000 UTC]

heaven is near....lol fantastic shot!!!!!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to Moneshine [2010-03-26 02:50:10 +0000 UTC]

Heaven is all around us...most people just don't slow down enough to see it. Thank you so much for the compliment and happy that you enjoyed it.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Moneshine In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-26 14:27:40 +0000 UTC]

thats so true!!!! thank you for sharing!!!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to Moneshine [2010-03-27 04:12:18 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Simone.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Moneshine In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-27 07:53:08 +0000 UTC]

mine too!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to Moneshine [2010-03-27 17:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Well aren't we just like two peas in a pod!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

Moneshine In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-27 17:31:38 +0000 UTC]

lol yea...and today i really can feel it...ugh...

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

DarkWolfPup3103 [2010-03-24 23:40:32 +0000 UTC]

sooo beautiful OwO

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to DarkWolfPup3103 [2010-03-26 02:51:06 +0000 UTC]

It is a beautiful place isn't it? Seems it doesn't matter what season, it's always a gorgeous place to see. Thanks Zoie!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

DarkWolfPup3103 In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-26 20:45:01 +0000 UTC]

<333 me too and your welcome Mark

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to DarkWolfPup3103 [2010-03-27 04:08:23 +0000 UTC]

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

JohnnyDeppsGirl4life [2010-03-24 21:55:27 +0000 UTC]

wow this is beautilful ^^

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to JohnnyDeppsGirl4life [2010-03-26 02:54:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm very happy you liked it.

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

anubis281 [2010-03-24 20:16:48 +0000 UTC]

beautiful!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to anubis281 [2010-03-26 02:55:18 +0000 UTC]

Yes, so long as you don't approach too closely. I'm sure it would then pale in comparison!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

anubis281 In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-26 19:17:45 +0000 UTC]

aww, you sweetie!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to anubis281 [2010-03-27 04:09:50 +0000 UTC]

Yeh, can't help myself. One good thing to being an old man, I can flirt to my heart's content and it's safe cause everyone just thinks it's "so cute".

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

anubis281 In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-27 15:24:28 +0000 UTC]

now i know your secret!
you silly dog!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to anubis281 [2010-03-27 17:19:14 +0000 UTC]

The key word here is 'secret'. Don't give me away, ok? It'd spoil all my fun!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

anubis281 In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-27 17:23:37 +0000 UTC]

don't worry, it's safe with me

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to anubis281 [2010-03-27 17:54:38 +0000 UTC]

Awww, usually it's the man telling the woman she's safe with him. But thank you for keeping my little secret!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

1001G [2010-03-24 18:17:55 +0000 UTC]

mark , this is excellent

👍: 0 ⏩: 2

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to 1001G [2010-03-26 03:02:58 +0000 UTC]

Look again....

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

1001G In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-26 04:13:02 +0000 UTC]

ohhhhhhhhh how special is that....s for being mark!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to 1001G [2010-03-27 04:17:23 +0000 UTC]

Yeh, it's the least I can do....seriously, it's the LEAST I can do. Just kidding. You deserve so much more, but I want everyone to know that you are one of my heros!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

1001G In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-28 23:36:02 +0000 UTC]

hero.......no way. You are soooo much better than I , silly boy....lol

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to 1001G [2010-03-28 23:51:22 +0000 UTC]

I guess hero is a "relative" term, depending on your perspective. All I know is that I doubt I'll ever be imaginative enough to make flowers look like you do. I tend to concentrate on realism, capturing what I see, just the way I see it and don't tend to think to get creative with my shots to come up with beautiful visions like you do.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

1001G In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-28 23:56:54 +0000 UTC]

oh I see what you mean. I do all the creative stuff just at home, where the backyard is rather boring but I like some of the flowers that I have there , I have no choice but to pick them and make them stand out. Just a necessity , you can do that to.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to 1001G [2010-03-29 00:04:00 +0000 UTC]

Yes, I probably could, but I just never think of it. See, you are a creative genius and I just take photos. You're still my

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

1001G In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-29 00:09:57 +0000 UTC]

lol......I make cards using dried flowers so I have to arrange them to make it look pretty and maybe thats where I get that from

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to 1001G [2010-03-26 02:55:46 +0000 UTC]

Stand by....

👍: 0 ⏩: 0

iytj [2010-03-24 11:05:34 +0000 UTC]

heaven!i'm in heaven!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to iytj [2010-03-26 02:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Gene Berry?

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

iytj In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-26 14:46:12 +0000 UTC]

F.Astaire ,G.Rogers!from an old musical!i don't know who the composer is,but your photo,reminded me this song and...the heaven!that beautiful it is!!!

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

LoneWolfPhotography In reply to iytj [2010-03-27 04:11:40 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh yes! That's it! I was thinking of Gene Berry in the movie where he did that "Singing in the Rain" routine but now that you mention it, I do remember now that it was Fred and Ginger. So cool that you thought of that.

👍: 0 ⏩: 1

iytj In reply to LoneWolfPhotography [2010-03-28 07:54:25 +0000 UTC]

aaww,thanks!but seriously,this shot it looks like heaven!!check it out..!
hehe!!

👍: 0 ⏩: 0


| Next =>