Paul Hoffman  


Bluebell Time by Paul Hoffman

May 2022 - Bluebell Time

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Minolta A550 – Tamron 70-200 2.8 @ 70mm ISO 400 1/13 F13

Its that time of year when the wood and forest treats us to the carpets of blue, this year looks a bumper year with rich colour, wet Feb and dry March. It’s the idiots that thinks its fine to allow the kids the run through them and kick them and not stick to the paths laid out for them to use.

When the light is right there is nothing to beat it.

Normal Lightroom start and gentle luminosity mask to get the balance right.


This round’s discussion is now closed!
7 comments posted




Raymond Zurschmitten   Raymond Zurschmitten
A wonderful image. The composition, the light and the colors are excellently captured and presented. I would hang it in my living room.   Posted: 05/05/2022 08:56:45



Arief Rahardjo   Arief Rahardjo
I love separation of this image. The light beam on the trees successfully create dimension on the image.   Posted: 05/06/2022 21:03:51



Francois Venter   Francois Venter
Wonderful colour full image. The various colours is so happy. Just a very pretty picture to look at. Well done   Posted: 05/10/2022 10:39:23



Marilyn Peake   Marilyn Peake
That's an incredibly beautiful photograph, almost looks like a painting. The colors and lighting are fantastic!   Posted: 05/11/2022 22:25:31



Lin Sun   Lin Sun
It's like a gift from the forest that it naturally looks wonderful by itself. And you have chosen the right moment with the just right lights, and just before children break them down :-)   Posted: 05/15/2022 15:08:40



 
Wow - what a great combination of colours and perfect lighting. And so quintessentially English. Loved it.   Posted: 05/18/2022 06:26:33



Bob Wills   Bob Wills
Hi, Paul.
Browsing through Current Images, I ran across your outstanding capture of these woods and flowers. I'm not sure what quintessentially English looks like, but I assume it means something to do with Leica's muted palettes. I would suggest a couple of edits could narrow the viewer's eye to the wonderful light and bring out more depth to the view. I tried to keep the colors less vibrant but not enough for your taste (probably.)
In reply to your written text, If I had to give up pristine views like this to allow children access to nature and beauty, I would pick the latter. No painting or photograph hanging on a wall can yet convey the smells and sounds of this scene, and the future of conservation will lie with the children.
Fantastic image, Paul.   Posted: 05/24/2022 11:53:05
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