I certainly didn't want to waste a day off and the weather was predicted gloomy so I thought it was a good time to visit my favorite Greenhouse to see what colors they had to offer

I have been visiting this place off and on for 40 years, always a treat and the keepers do a wonderful job with the plantings and changing of themes. A friendly staff and always a relaxing visit.

I am going to break these up into 3 or 4 posts so here is Part I, enjoy and all comments opinions and suggestions are always considered and appreciated

Thanks for stopping by, I thought I would get this in while 'ZOOM is outada house'
KarlA

1 Brilliant Mums
2 Orchid, I find varities like this difficult to get good isolation on
3 Orchid hot pink
3

4 Gold medal
5 Pink
6 Tandem Mums

Thanks for the visit..........
KarlA

Beauties, Karl!
#1 is my pick. It is a very nice--bold composition.
Great!

#1 is wonderful Karl!

Morris

Oh this is a nice set Karl
1 this comp is perfect, yes perfect. I said it so it must be so. I just love this shot. Before you print this, as you know you should, clone out the thing on the petal, right center

I could be done now but Oh know, you had to post more. Karl, you could have milked this post for the whole winter

2 & 3 I like, be happy with that

4, now we are talking again, love this shot. I don't know how many times I have blown this shot. You got it my Ohio bro
5 classic clean lines with a shower curtain bg, real sweet
6 I like it but not as much as 1.

You out did yourself. Doldrums BS!

Tim

1, 4 and 6 KarlA
Danno

Karl,
WOW, Great job on these I think Mr. Z would have to smile.
#4 is my pick great comp, color, and clarity.

Tim

Some real nice captures Karl

Dick.

I really like the reds of the Mums, Karl with the last one being my favorite. The other shots have very good techs. Worth mentioning the beautiful rendering of the velvety texture of # 3
Socrate


P.S. I just got a phone call from Mister Zoom. He told me to let you know that these images look blechy

Geez Karl.. you really make it hard to pic a fave. They are all quite lovely! But if I had to pick, it would be #1!

These shots are breathtakingly beautiful. I had some mums, but I couldn't figure out how to make them sing, you did. How are the rest of us ever going to post a flower pic without feeling inferior? Truly lovely.

Jeanette

jkermani wrote:
How are the rest of us ever going to post a flower pic without feeling inferior?


You took the words right out of my mouth. I would replace inferior and somehow incorporate inspiring into your reply though.


Without going into details I like the Orchid (something I would love to try and photograph someday) and the tandem Mums (last image) the most.

40 Years?

Karl,
Those are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Al

More! All beauties and I'm taking notes.

Fine work, my friend! These are so much more than mere flowers, they're studies in lines, forms and light. My fave is #5 for its simple elegance and the pink/yellow combination, very pleasing to the eye.

Best Wishes,
Steve

Beautiful stuff, buddy!!

Fantastic images Karl with beautiful colors....

Karl.
I like the whole post, and to heck with the burd people.
Cheers
Harry

Way to go Karl, #1 is out of this world. It will make a sensational print. That's a great photo no matter what the subject. I can see your predicament on the first orchid but I think you made a great compromise. Number 4 is the other winner of this set to me. Looks like you did your homework with these. Good job.

Rob

Love the colors in these Karl, vivid and beautiful for a fact
How cool you have a location nearby that offers such a wonderful variety and a photographer friendly environment. Picks are 1st and last frame in part 1. Bring on part 2

Tom

Oh these are sweet and Beautiful!
No 1 for me on comp and colour!

Howard

Thanks for sharing these Karl!! 1st, 2nd and 3rd are my favorites of this mighty fine set
Larry

FLOWER POWER

Nice weeds Karla

Part I Oh dear... poor Zm...

#1 is terrific Karl, I love the composition and the burst of color that radiates from the center of that Mum is amazing! Excellent work here buddy.
#2 Orchid is both beautiful and alien looking at the same time, pretty cool. Beautiful colors and patterns, I like it.
#3 Brilliant color, very nice comp, with texture and detail that is touchable. I do find the stem a little distracting, but what are you going to do. Well done.
#4 My second favorite to #1... beautiful color, wonderful comp, and again I love the texture and detail you've captured here for our enjoyment.
#5 Very simple lines and the color just pops off the screen, and I really like the BG here a lot.
#6 Beautiful color once again but this one doesn't work as well for me because of the in focus petals of the BG flower protruding into the middle of the image. They compete for the attention of my eye that I want to focus on the center of the FG Mum. Nit.

That's a lot more than 2 cents worth... go ahead and keep the change.
Beautiful subjects and excellent work buddy, all good for the soul.

Kirk

Boy had to take a # to reply Blech!! very well done but blech nonetheless. I'm taking a shower and eye wash now.
You used to shoot birds....sniff, what happened I want Karl back.