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The Olive Garden


The Olive Garden
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Copyright: Suzy Gitana (suzy) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-02-18
Categories: Nature
Exposure: f/5.6
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Spring time flowers, Friday Theme 2009/03/20 "Spring Day", Spring is....., And the winner is ... Spring !, Trees [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-15 7:41
Viewed: 433
Points: 88
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Somewhere in the village, driving and enjoying a tune by Leonard Cohen, it was a beautiful day and here I am facing this garden.. of course I am not gona just drive away.. A..A. so from my driving seat, tried hard to get a good frame and capture this green olive garden! And yeah am a big fan of Olives…
Anyway am always faced with troubles when it comes to photography coz the woman in the car behind me beeped my ears away, couldn’t step on the side, cuz the road was too tight, and couldn’t let go of my cam, was stuck in my face had no choice but bluster my ears and test her patience… apologies mam.. didn’t work tho from that side! But I think it worked from the other:)
Is it true patience is a virtue?!

Anyway here’s the tune:


No words this time?
No words.
We're going down the lane.
Is this going somewhere?
Into the garden.
Into the backyard.
We're walking down the driveway.
Are we moving towards....
We're in the backyard.
...some transcendental moment?
It's almost light.
That's right.
That's it.
Yes, it might happen.
I'm all ears.
I'm all ears................... (I MEAN I LOST MY EARS:))
Oh the morning glory!

(Morning glory by Leonard Cohen)

Am patient and will be expecting your critiques! Hope all your days are glorious and without troubles especially when it comes to capturing The Beauty! :)

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Critiques [Translate]

waiyn saakné?
ayya lawn bitibé aktar she?
aktar lawn bibbo amar!

Good work, open is door and give a wonderful effect to the image
perfect sharpness
Have your wonderful time
ciao
Take care
Lucio

Hi Suzy
Olive orchards are very common where we live.
your shot has a nice touch to it with the open gate, nicely framing the presentation.
beautiful colors.
greetings
tsilla

Hi Suzy !
Stunning country image and well balanced composition.A very pleasent photo!
Compliments and TFS
Kostas

hello Suzy
beautiful shot
great pov
fine view
nice light and good perspective

regards
Manuj MEhta

Hi Suzy,

amazing image. I like this composition with the open gates...it has a lot of symbolism in it. Open doors = new chances, new paths...new beginnings. Like in life...when one door closes, another one opens up...somewhere...we just need to see them and take our chances. And maybe we'll end up finding paradise garden. :)

Beautiful colours and great POV. Clarity and sharpness are superb.

Have a nice evening and a good week,

Stasa

Bonsoir, Suzy,
Cette entree au jardin des oliviers est vraiment charmant.
J'adore les oliviers comme arbres. Dommage dans notre pays ils ne poussent pas.Cote technique,je ne peux pas etre de grand aide. Quand je regarde ce sont surtout les emotions qui me guident.
Tres frais.
Merci pour le partage.
Valeria

Hi Suzy,
Beautiful secret garden. Wonderful POV.
Regards
Lucja

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  • jazrr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 72 N: 82] (1883)
  • [2009-03-15 10:28]

Hi Suzy:

I like the POV.
Beautiful colors.
Fantastic composition with rust open gate in the foreground.
Very nice DOF.

Regards,
Jafar

Hi, Suzy -
Great POV looking through the open gate, giving the viewer the feeling of being invited to enter the fine landscape beyond. The twin rows of olive trees lead the eye through the image. Warm colors and nice balance. Well done.

Ciao Suzy,

gates to the garden of Eden. That is the first thought that came to my mind. It looks like paradise garden and olive trees are wonderful. This photo brings peace to me, peace and also hope.

Wonderful note, it touched me deep. 'Is it true patience is a virtue?!' I think it is true, because patience like some many other things is not something that anyone has.

Wonderful work, dear friend.

Take care. Ciao,

P.

Hi Suzy,
yes, looks like gate to heaven.
Wonderful composition,
amazing colours. I am so well and relaxed
when I look at this image. Good note.

Vlatka

WOW! LUSH!! I love this shot! There is a slight tilt to the shot, which distracts, so I did a WS for you. I love this, very beautiful, very spring-like, which we are all waiting for! Nice details Suzy!!
B-)
Linda

Hallo Suzy.
Its the life of a photographer. !
Always something happened unexpected, haha
The scene with the rusty open port of the fence is nice.
But its abit leaning over. Try to get the lines vertical next time ?
Hope to see lots of pictures from, also my beloved Lebanon.
Thanks,
Jan

Hello SAuzy,
Wonderful country image.
I liked rusty gate, cloudy sky and depthness of scene...
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • tatara Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 206 W: 64 N: 401] (3779)
  • [2009-03-15 15:18]

Hi Suzy

That's a beauty, I like the colors and the composition. Excellent shot!
greetings
JozefK

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1419 W: 31 N: 3063] (12426)
  • [2009-03-15 17:51]
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Hi Suzy
One of those moments eh? You probably got called something nasty but at least you got your shot.
A well worth shot as the colors are outstanding and the rusty gate fits so well in the decor.
Dot

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4764] (21695)
  • [2009-03-15 19:51]

Hi Suzy...

Amazing capture of the open gate and Olive garden...
A very beautiful and very enjoyable view.
Fine image, colors and details...
Well done.
Best regards,
George

Great shot of a beautiful olive garden. tfs.

before i read your note i already knew that these were the olive trees.. so it in discovery channel.. i love eating the black one.. not always though.. :) this place is like a dream.. so beautiful to look at.. well taken and presented, Suzy.. :)

regards, terry

Hi Suzy,
Well observed, this nice view with those rusty gates. Excellent low POV creating an attractive view. Stunning cloudscap too well exposed without OE. Great posting!
Hans

Bom dia Suzy

Beautiful shot.Great POV composition,wonderful greens and sharpness.
Thanks for the note.
Have a wonderful week!

José Diogo

Hi Suzy,
Very intersting photo vith great colours and nice sky.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

hai suzy, nice green garden. view is very peaceful. i like this photo. well done..


TFS


erick :D

Hi Suzy,
Beautiful picture and very impressive composition..
with beautiful colors...nice presentation..good work!
Well done,
Best regards!
Zoltan

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2009-03-16 4:35]

Hi Suzy

An excellent low POV composition and a fine 1/2 frame. Really nice to look at. The colors are superb and the trees are a nice addition to the whole image.

Have a lovely day and TFS
Argiris

HI Suzy:
beautiful DEPH .
and very good colors.
nice shot.
congratulations
Salomao

Hello Suzi,
congratulation for your great gallery.
This photo is so impressive and very well realized, the sky and the colors are really fantastic.
I love your works my friend.
Best regards
Giorgio

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  • ade71 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 37 N: 206] (2812)
  • [2009-03-16 12:32]

Hi Suzy, excellent work here. The composition and the details are wonderful! Compliments, Adele

Hy Suzy. Little tilted but good POV and lighting aniway. I hope youll'like my WS.
My best regards

Roberto

ciao "Suzanne" Cohen.. ;))
i relly like this capture..
it looks as the gate of heaven..
a wonderful sight.. full of green.. and full of good feelings..
it's intense and alive.. definitely a good job.. my compliments
thanks
ciao Marco

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1024 W: 81 N: 66] (12348)
  • [2009-03-16 18:37]
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dear Suzy,
this is one scene of good novel,
or one image in someone's memories.
really, very imaginative and suggestive picture in the story...
several years ago, young lovers spent their most precious time there,
but then some troubles separated those lovers,
now watching this waste garden, one lover remembers the other in green...
thank you,
Akihisa

Ciao Suzy, fantastic bright tonality of gree color in your splendid garden, wonderful composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hi Suzy,

this is fantastic scene, the mood is just amazing. like a garden of Eden of somekind.

great work!

i a n

Hi Suzy,
Great scene of this olive garden, the open door gives me the feeling of freedom, the fresh green tones of the grass give me the feeling of spring, the brightness and sunshine give me the feeling of joy. Wonderful moody picture with nice effect, TFS!
Greetings,
Kristof

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2730 W: 412 N: 2986] (32815)
  • [2009-03-19 8:27]

Merhaba dear suzy...
Beautiful view,great POV.Nice colours and very good comp....
TFS
Regards
selamlar

Hello Suzy! Abandoned mysterious garden. Wonderful magic gate. Nice light and bright, excellent colours. Good work. Well done!

Bonjour Suzy,
Beautiful picture nicely composed and presented,
Excellent point of view and lovely details,
good colours and light,
I love the cloud and the door entry of the olive garden, lovely tree too..
très jolie photo..
tous mes compliments
Michel

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2009-03-21 7:46]

Hi Suzy,
Browsing your gallery, I found many beautiful photos, like this one!
Excellent test for patience!
What is the force here,is the composition with the open view on this paradise. The doors in foreground are a symbol and an effective way to transport us in this magical place. The perspective with the olive trees makes the rest of the job. Very fine rendering of colors and subtle light. This is a wonderful photo, you can be proud of it ! Annie

Hello Suzy

It's BEAUTIFUL !
I love this garden ♥

Lovely place, nice idea to make this shot.
It's look like heaven for me.

My compliments

nice perspective, i like how you framed this entry of that olive-tree garden
i didn't expect middle-east could be so green
jc

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1699 W: 124 N: 1451] (20496)
  • [2009-05-18 15:05]

Hi Dear suzy,
beautiful olive garden.Well composed.I liked depth in this shot.Congratulations.
Many many thanks for your favorit choosing.Greetings.Necla.

Hello Suzy, the old rusty gates complete this picture for me.What a lovely view into the olive grove.
Beautiful details.
Glad that you braved the wrath of the motorist behind you!
Tfs, regards Jean.

Hello!
Excellent POV and DOF!
Great shot of a beautiful olive garden.
Splendid colours and light,perfect sharpness.
Greetings
Tadeusz

Bonjour Suzy
Votre photo apparaît dès la page d'ouverture de TL ; c'est bien le moment pour la saisir au vol .Une véritable invitation à franchir le seuil de ces grilles et à marcher entre ces deux rangées d'oliviers dans une longue promenade pleine de fraîcheur et de rêve.
Les couleurs sont superbes et le point de vue idéal.
Merci Suzy

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