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Spring in Toulouse


Spring in Toulouse
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 799 N: 9736] (38863)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-22
Categories: Nature
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC W55, SanDisk Ultra-II 1Gb
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/400 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-29 0:39
Viewed: 522
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 82
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Spring in Toulouse

Last week I had a short business trip to Toulouse (France). In the early morning of the Saturday I made a two hour stroll through the city, before flying back to Amsterdam. During the walk I came through a wonderful Japanese garden were the first signs of spring were clearly visible, like this Japanese cherry (prunus) blossom.

On purpose I used this DOF (f/2.8) with causes the blurry background of the red bridge and Japanese house.

Spring is on it’s way? It’s wonderful weather right now in Holland, blue sky and a nice temperature. I’m going outside today to enjoy it.

PP work:
Slight crop, increased saturation a tad, adjusted brightness and contrast. Removed the lower part of the twig with the clone tool (found it annoying in the picture). Resized and sharpened. Add frame and text.

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 304 W: 14 N: 951] (5662)
  • [2008-03-29 0:46]

Hoi Hans,
Ja, dààr wel! Nou ja, vandaag ziet het er bij ons ook wat vriendelijker uit.
Wanneer is het tijd om naar de bollen te gaan; staan ze al in bloei?
Mooie fleurige plaat trouwens, met de Japanse kers lekker scherp in beeld.
Groet,
Adri

Hi Hans,
Great shot, I like your use of the DOF, the eye goes directly to the blossom and then goes to the background that still has enough detail not to see whats there without interfering with the blossom, nice colours and details.
Well done
Regards Andy

Good morning Hansie

This shot is absolutely fantastic! Such beautiful bright spring colours and amazing detail in the blossom. Wonderful lighting and really well framed. I love the DOF here this spring capture is just deligthful my friend.

TFS regards Helen

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1840 W: 69 N: 0] (17558)
  • [2008-03-29 2:05]

Good morning Hans ;)))
Fantastic shot, ambient and frame...Compliments,
Best regards,
J ;)

hmm.. feels like springtime indeed, this image.
Lovely pinks and greens here Hans.
I think it's about time that we got some sun instead of all this rain....... maybe in the nexst few days. They did promise on TV...

:-)
Gr.,
Anneke

Great colors and great dof, Hans !
Beautiful scene.
greetings,
Joop!
p.s.: die sony levert ook mooie platen ....

Hello Hans,

So you found the real spring in Toulouse! Very beautiful composition and fantastic colours and clarity. It's nice to see spring flower after a lot of cold days here. TFS

Regards,
Sorina

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1516 W: 1 N: 131] (11785)
  • [2008-03-29 2:49]

de japaase kers is een vroegbloeier en kan veel meemaken!

Hello Hans! Amazing spring time. Wonderful flowers. Nice light and colors. Very good sharp. Original shot. Good luck!

Hello Hans.
I love the DOF in this picture. Fantastic sharpness of these flowers and idyllic b/g. Lovely colours and really well done with a frame.
TFS
Wojciech

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1738 W: 5 N: 382] (1348)
  • [2008-03-29 4:24]

Hoi Hans,

I wonder if there we will have such a beautiful nature in heaven (if there is one) and you have justified with the venue using your aesthetic sense while taking this shot. An excellent image my friend, well done.

Thanks for sharing this shot.

Beautiful, tender, soft, sweet... Just great.

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 870 W: 0 N: 1402] (5676)
  • [2008-03-29 7:14]

Hi
Everyone pretty much says the same thing I would like to say on this post,so I will spare you the parrot bit and just say
that this one is a Wow
Dot

hello Hans,

beautiful spring shot of cherry blossom.. really look like Japanese Garden.. love the composition from your point of view.. well done.

have a wonderful weekend :D

regards, terry

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2163 W: 381 N: 2155] (23154)
  • [2008-03-29 9:40]

Merhaba myfriend Hans...
Wonderful composition and What a beautifuls colors here.Bravo...
selamlar

This is just exquisite!! gorgeous details and colors. love the framing and the pov. Stunning. TFs
Christan

Outstanding sharp shot here Hans! What color you have in this! really excellent DOF on this also! How gorgeous!
Linda
B-)

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  • Ber Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 250 W: 46 N: 36] (2902)
  • [2008-03-29 12:42]

hi Hans
Splendid Spring in Toulouse! Lovely pinks and greens here
regards

lovely capture of this flower, the DOF works well of presenting the beauty of the flower, sharp and well seen.TFS.
regards......................andres

Superb colours Hans. Very well composed with fine focus on the blossoms and nicely framed. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Green Machine’

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2014 W: 136 N: 3063] (16571)
  • [2008-03-29 14:39]

Hi Hans,

What a lovely shot, love the colouration here, rich and in depth! Nice composition and DOF too, just beautiful1 Who could have thought that we can find a Japenese garden in France? :D Well captured,


Have a great weekend,

Cheers,
Sweety

Well Hans this is realy the thing we all wait for!
An excelent 'ode to spring '
And about how photo's look on our screens: this has on my screen the PERFECT lightning!
In same line my photo's do as for colours and lightning.
Also.. this bouquet is RAZOR sharp
Good job

John

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 239 W: 66 N: 249] (2120)
  • [2008-03-29 16:38]

Lovely spring shot Hans. Very nice DOF and great soft but interesting BG which adds the story to the shot.TFS

Hans!
Oh you make me sooo very jealous!! I want to see spring too!
This is soo beautiful , I wish I could SMELL it!!
Love your framing as well, its ready to hang! Awesome!
TFS
Donna:o)

hi hans, wonderful spring shot, beautiful background too, very creative dof, excellent job!
tfs,
scott

Delightful image focusing on the delicate spring flowers! Increasing the saturation made the colors even more splendid!
Also love the frame, great taste in choosing its color, as always!
TFS!!!
Diana

Hoi Hans,
Lovely pink flowers and nice atmosphere.
Excellent composition and beautiful postcard.
Well done my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan
:)

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1691 W: 0 N: 1] (11059)
  • [2008-03-30 2:40]

Hallo Hans
Jij hebt echt het voorjaar in je bol.
Mooie weergave.
Gr Jos
P**

Bonjour Hans,

Très jolie photo, l'arrière-plan est bien maitrisé. Il ne manque qu'un peu de solei...
Amicalement,
Olivier

Hello Hans,
Nice POV and DOF.
Good framing with the blossoms.
Nice colors. TFS
Vandana
later

Hi dear friend,
I really admire those vivid green and pink tones! :)
Lovely place.
Nicely framed too.
Have a lovely Sunday.
Ioana
:) soon

Yeah!!!! spring really is on it's way----lovely to see, well done amd thankyou for sharing this lovely springtime image----Lynne

Hoi Hans ,
een lekker voorjaars sfeertje
Doei
Josine

Hello Hans
Wonderful shot of those Cherry blossoms. The color is splendid and the composition is very artistic. You chose a great point of view to include all the elements. Love the path leading to the bridge.
Nicely done
Serge

Hi Hans,
Beautiful shot,
Great colours,
I like the blured BG,
Nicely framed,
TFS...



Vaibhav....

Hi Hans, splendid spring composition with wonderful colors, superb sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Kli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 5 N: 142] (1247)
  • [2008-04-01 12:38]

Bonsoir Hans,
Je ne l'ai pas fait exprès mais on a eu la même idée ! ;-) sauf que je suis loin de t'égaler ! :-)
Bonne soirée.

Pascalie

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 430 N: 391] (10935)
  • [2008-04-01 14:25]

Hi Hans
Very good photo and beautiful spring.
Colours, special the background, are great.
Well done.
Anna

Kia Ora Hans,This is a delightful Spring composition. The blossoms so sharp and the interesting scene beyond. I like your DOF. Truely beautiful!. TFS Pat.

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1454 W: 75 N: 819] (7250)
  • [2008-04-09 7:54]

like your use of the DOF, the eye goes directly to the blossom and then goes to the background that still has enough detail. Fantastic Shot. Well done & TFS.
Mitra

Hello Hans
jolie composition du jardin japonais de ma belle ville de Toulouse
excellents détails et j'aime le flou sur l petit pont rouge
Tu connais donc Toulouse ? j'habite à quelques kms en campagne Aimes -tu cette ville ?
amicalement

jojo

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