Blooms In Vase

Posted by Tracey (White Hall, United States) on 21 April 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.

Because this was one of my favorite from the day at Ladew, it will be posted here and over at Windows. The staff that takes care of the estate only uses floral arrangements made from the bushes, plants, and flowers of the gardens on the property.

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Comments (11)

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Lovely display, and the softness of the light from the window makes it work.

21 Apr 2008 10:33am

@Observing: Thanks! I was in love with that window!

Jrask from Pasadena, United States

Very nice lighting Tracey!

21 Apr 2008 11:37am

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

Yes, the natural choices here give the display a perfect harmony. Even the vase is well-chosen!

21 Apr 2008 11:39am

Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa

Great shot , the lighting is just great. I like how the window frame leads the eye to the vase. Good work

21 Apr 2008 3:00pm

@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham! The window provided a nice backdrop and frame for the vase. I got lucky on this find!

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Great compo and lighting ...

21 Apr 2008 3:52pm

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Beautiful composition. I like the display and the colours!

21 Apr 2008 4:20pm

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Like the composition though I confess that I'm slightly uncomfortable that you didn't include the bottom of the vase so the composition seems to lack a natural "resting place" to my eye. (But I made a similar "mistake" in my own post for today so . . . ). A lovely bunch of flowers.

21 Apr 2008 4:24pm

@GJC: Thanks GJC. I liked the critique in your comment and I see your point. It certainly gives me something to think about next time... :0)

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Superb lighting/sharpness/and colour on this image Tracey..I liked this Ladew visit,great shots, and my favourite shot is this one :-
http://thistooshallpass.aminus3.com/image/2008-04-18.html
(who'd have guessed it.??)..excellent "antique" finish...
Billy...

21 Apr 2008 5:41pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: Thanks Billy! I still can't get myself to "love" the PP on the one you like. But, it is growing on me! Ladew is certainly a fun place to shoot. Lots of eye candy!