Jen's Eye
Twins...
Posted by Jen (Alpharetta, United States) on 13 August 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Lovely light and lovely white...
Today is my oldest sons first day of his senior year of high school...oh gosh I hope I don't cry! If I am lucky he'll let me take a shot of him before he gets outs the door!
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Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
Wow, I missed lots of those beautiful flowers. Great work!
Wish your son best of luck, Jen!
13 Aug 2007 5:42am
@Behrooz: Thanks Behrooz!!!
Been busy myself too...I will let him know, new school and a senior, I just hope it goes well! (fingers crossed)
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
A very nice flower that is so crisp in the colors great focus, wonderful shot.
13 Aug 2007 8:24am
@ColNed Pictures: Thanks!
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Had to go back and look at your other flowers cos I missed them on the days they were posted. They are absolutely lovely - very delicate and you've got such great detail in them. :-)
13 Aug 2007 9:09am
@Anne: Thank you Anne...after I got the plants home I just had to pull out my camera and start shooting, the white and greens are just too pretty to not take pictures of them!
{H} creatives from Santa Clara, United States
Hi Jen, sorry haven't been able to return the visit to your p-blog. Looks like I've missed quite a bit of posts...and gotta catch up. Nice closeup shots of the "twins" here...and congrats to your son...one more year to go of high school...Ah, those were the good ol' days...best wishes on his last year in HS.
I'm hoping to get back to p-blogging soon! Cheers! B-)
13 Aug 2007 9:30am
@{H} creatives: Thanks so much...I will tell my son, rough for him...new school and senior year, hope it goes well!
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine...need some new shots I am sure the Hibiscus is getting old LOL!
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Sooo cool. Excellent exposure!
13 Aug 2007 10:32am
@Craiger: The whites can be difficult at times...had to play around with the camera settings and a little pp adjustment. Thanks!
Nick from Oxford, United States
I like the whites in this one. Tell him it will go well with that first day of kindergarten shot.
13 Aug 2007 10:55am
@Nick: I thought you might : )
Yes it will go well with the other pictures.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Your "twins" may be the best yet in your series. Oh, and there is life after high school; your son will have a great year.
13 Aug 2007 11:36am
@Viewfinder: Thank you so much!! This one just had a lovely delicate feel to it...I may have to take this series and print for a framed collage in my home.
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Awww...it's ok to cry...they grow up so fast. My middle son starts his senior year in a couple of weeks and my youngest is about to start his freshman year...sigh...I can definitely relate. I hope you get the photo.
This is a lovely photo.
13 Aug 2007 12:50pm
@Laurie: Thanks Laurie!
They do grow up so quick...seems like yesterday I was changing diapers and wiping snotty noses LOL!!!
I just hope the day goes well, new school and senior year, keeping my fingers crossed!!! (I also hope my 12 year old has a good day too!!!)
RoBeRt from Gum Drop Forest, United States
WOW JEN !!! your little feet and toes don't look old enough to have a senior in High School......LOL..... your picture in the hamock ......anyways
I love this picture ...... makes me think of Little Shop of Horrors with the pod .... feed meeee SEYMOUR !! ..... very lovely picture , great angle , the colors are awesome .... BRAVO !
13 Aug 2007 2:03pm
@RoBeRt: LOL!!!! I guess that foot wrinkle cream is working! hahaha!!
Thanks Robert...I just love the delicate white petals...I wish my red hibiscus would bloom so I could start sharing those shots ; )
Bron from Canberra, Australia
Beautiful flower shots Jen - well done (give your lovely son a hug!)
13 Aug 2007 2:34pm
@Bron: Thank you very much Bron, glad you enjoyed them!
I will give him as many hugs as he'll let me ; )
Great fish shot today!!!
Josh from New York, United States
Wow, great composition. I really like that you didn't just center it on the one flower.
13 Aug 2007 2:40pm
@Josh: Thanks Josh!
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
Such a lovely sense of freshness in these, Jen...so absolutely clean & bright...I almost started singing "Edelweiss, edelweiss, every morning you greet me....." :) A real treat!! And congratulations to both mother & son! :)
13 Aug 2007 2:55pm
@Rebecca: LOL Thanks Rebecca!
Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States
It's like a flower wedding :)
13 Aug 2007 3:08pm
@Ken McCoy: That's what it reminded me of too!
Thanks for the visit Ken!
FrannyC from NewYork, United States
I am so glad you took the time and commented on my street with plant image,thank you. It brought me to your sight, what a treat.
These flowers and the way you've capture them (!) are beautiful and a real treat to the eyes. Well done!
When I find out the name I'll let you know.
13 Aug 2007 5:04pm
@FrannyC: You are quite welcome! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much Franny, I truly appreciate your comments!
@jamsheed: Thanks!
FrannyC from NewYork, United States
Since one cannot edit a reply, I am making another one.
After reading your caption, under this image, made me think.
I didn't feel like crying at that time of my son's life, but when he went off to college, what a shock I think I did more than cry.
Each stage of their lives is a 'growing and breaking away from the nest' and it ain't easy on us mama birds.
Have Fun
13 Aug 2007 5:08pm
@FrannyC: Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your story with me.
Yes us mama birds never rest do we? but it is oh so satisfying!!!! : )
@Olaide: Thank you!
Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States
Aw Jen, my babies started school today as well. Maybe we can lean on each other throughout the school year!! ha ha I love this photo, it kind of symbolizes your boys, full of life, beautiful and still growing!
13 Aug 2007 7:03pm
@Dawn Sutherland: Thank you so much Dawn...and you can lean on me whenever you want!!! I love your description of the photo...wonderful insight!!!
Good luck to your kids on the new school year and may they have a fabulous year ahead!!! : )
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey ho Jen--your way back into the groove on your championship flower shots--the detail on the top white leaf of the left "twin"is superb--first class--billy
13 Aug 2007 9:56pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Fabulous eye Billy...that is my favorite part of the image! ; )
Rags from Plano, United States
pretty image. You composed your shot really well.
13 Aug 2007 10:35pm
@Dan Meyers: Thanks Dan!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Beautifully captured Jen :)
I hope you son enjoyed his first day and you didn't cry, it's so hard not to though on these occasions :)
13 Aug 2007 11:51pm
@MaryB: Thanks Mary...and shhhh yes I did!
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks HRV!!
crash from NYC Metro, United States
school started already? summer is not done yet!
14 Aug 2007 2:09am
@crash: down south they start early!!
Sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
The blooms are beautiful, but I like the bud. It's so tender.
14 Aug 2007 2:11am
@Sherri: Thanks Sherri!
Tami from Sulphur Springs,TX, United States
What a great macro shot!! My oldest just graduated this year.... and I did cry!!! :):) Good luck!!!
14 Aug 2007 2:23am
@Tami: Thanks Tami!!!
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Twins.. :) Nice pic and pefect title, now i am begining to get itchy again about that macro lens. :)
14 Aug 2007 4:23am
@Rahul: Now Rahul you know you don't need that lens! You do great without it. Thanks!! ; )
Kodak Z650 ZOOM
1/200 second
F/3.2
ISO 80
209 mm (35mm equiv.)