Cold Surprise, a photo from British Columbia, Western

Photographer's Note

Spring snow storms are common in the Calgary area, so as seen here, these prairie crocuses got a very cold surprise with one of the passing storms. I was out early and found these little rascals trying to recover from the cold. Enjoy.

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fulvio52 (8314) 2009-05-21 9:19

Hi, Gerald.
Lovely shot, on top of those delicate colors there's something dreamy in it, like a gentle sweeping motion, something that catches the onlooker at first sight. TFS! Have a nice day, I'll be seeing you.
Fulvio.

avene (12675) 2009-05-21 10:19

hi Gerald,
I like a lot this delicate photo (even if it reminds me how long the winter was this year, bbrrrr....). I agree with Fulvio about the dreamy feeling and sweeping motion, reminds me of the Waltz of the Flowers :)

best,
Kristine

azleader (6) 2009-05-21 11:11

Beautifully captured... the composition highlighting the brown grasses, lavender flowers and snow work well together.

dvlazar (6662) 2009-05-21 16:19

Beautiful shot - the flowers look like theyre struggling to survive the winter. But they will perservere :)
Great quality.

Dave

dareco (17136) 2009-05-21 20:38

Oh the poor things, I know exactly how they feel....brrr. This is the worst spring I can remember. The detail in this picture is great, just as if I'm right there. TFS

MarcT (20964) 2009-05-21 22:50

Hi Gerald,
Wonderful soring picture. Snow end april...
It must be cold in your region.
Cheers
Marc

jplebrun (21208) 2009-05-22 5:40

Hi Gerald
belle photo de cette fleur presque enseveli sous la neige, les couleurs sont très belles.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

Dyerco (10185) 2009-05-22 7:29

Hi Gerald
Well seen. Perhaps a tad over exposed but a fine trio nevertheless.
Phil

Nicou (193814) 2009-05-22 7:31

Hello,

Fantastique image, le crocus qui sortent de la neige, une vraie merveille, quell macro, grandiose.

bravo et amitié

Nicou

Cricri (176) 2009-05-22 11:07

Hi Gerald
C'est un joli tableau, etonnant et magnifique, j'aime le contraste des couleurs de ses deux saisons qui ce mélange entre elles
Friendship
cricri

danyy (0) 2009-05-22 12:13

Bonjour Gerald,
voici le symbôle de la fin de l'hiver et de l'arrivée du printemps. Pas toujours facile de photographier la blancheur violente de la neige dans toutes ses nuances, je trouve qu'ici, c'est un exploit de précision d'exposition.
Simple et très joli.
Regards.
Daniel.

ChrisJ (172408) 2009-05-22 21:26

Hi Gerald

Nice catch of the windblown lavender crocusses. Where's the Chinook, when you need it! Good dof & subtle colour. Have a great weekend!

Photo65Net (43144) 2009-05-23 1:26

Hello Gerald,
A very symbolic one.
I like the way you caught this great natural phenomenom.
Have a nice day,
JB.

PixelTerror (0) 2009-05-23 1:33

Hi Gerald,
Ah ah winter strikes back ! A luminous image that mixes well the two seasons, good close up view.
Have a nice day JY

BoisBarb (10369) 2009-05-23 6:26

Hi Gerald,
We have got the same flowers in the Alps which name is Anemone Pulsatile I think. A marvellous flower which marks the beginning of spring!
Gilles

carper (96) 2009-05-23 10:24

very nice surprise Gerald,
a fine macro photo job here, I like the colors and the good details, well seen and good photo job here.
regard jaap

Philippe (11836) 2009-05-23 12:38

Hi, Gerald. I am always amazed by the resistance of flowers to the cold. But your picture gives good details and shows that they have good protection. The DOF is very good here and makes the crocuses stand out well against the snow.
Have a nice weekend,
Philipppe

Nelu_Goia (3116) 2009-05-23 20:39

Hi Gerald,
What a will for life for those little buddies!:) Very expressive photo,I think.
I don`t agree about the photo being overexposed. The main subject here are the flowers and they have to be properly exposed,even overexposed a tad because this works better for flowers. The rest; who cares about the snow? I don`t...
Thanks for sharing,
Nelu

mvdisco (17798) 2009-05-23 20:53

Hi Gerald,
Beautiful 'cold' surprise and lovely caught of view,
nice presentation and details,
good colors and light,
very sharp and clear...
My compliments.
Michel

Cretense (68709) 2009-05-24 3:06

Hello Gerald!

Very impressive "detail" fantastic capture of nature photography, and somehow a photo that could be a symbol of great "courage". The "central" composition works perfectly well, excellent light managment, beautiful colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

danielswalsh (13597) 2009-08-09 19:30

Long time no speak Gerald!

I'm glad these flowers made it past the moderators let alond the cold snow! The colors here are rich and vibrant, the sharpness is spot on and the DOF really seperates them well from the backdrop.

Nice work Gerald!
- Dan