Friday Night Photography Open Thread

Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:02pm

Howdy folks!

This is an open thread for folks to share their photos. Here are a few of mine:

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and a video:

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Submitted by dkmich on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:08pm

Oh wow - how vibrant the colors of that first flower.

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:34pm

evening dk...

i'd say thank you, but the flower did all the work.

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:20pm

Thanks joe, for putting up a photography O T

Your flower photos are mesmerising. I always get such a vital sense of your own amazement of them. The poppy is just beautiful, and watching the butterfly in motion was a treat.

I will go get the photo I took last evening ...

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:26pm

Like moths, we're attracted to light ...

Submitted by mimi on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:01pm

very soft and making you feel home in that light - your

professionalism and soul shines through. Ah all those photo artist here at C99p... I admire them ...

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:08pm

Thank you mimi ...

Your words and understanding shine for me, and in them I feel your light.

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:17pm

Lovely shot janis b

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:19pm

Thanks Bollox,

I am looking forward to one of your beautifully composed, soft-lit images.

Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:37pm

evening janis...

nice exposure! i like the soft light and subtle colors. really nice!

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:45pm

Thanks joe,

enjoy your weekend.

Submitted by snoopydawg on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:07pm

I'm attracted to all things Snoopy, including

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Submitted by mimi on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:45pm

did you take the video with your phone or the camera? /nt

Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:45pm

i took it with a phone camera...

i just upgraded from the cellphone that i shot that with to one that allegedly has a better sensor and lens. someday soon, i'll try out the video function.

Submitted by divineorder on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:45pm

Beauties, all. What an amazing little planet you got here!

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:52pm

That's it!

From you in the EBs -

"focus on the good, on peace, be soft ..." and, like you say here ...

"what an amazing little planet, you got here".

Thanks

Submitted by divineorder on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:48pm

Yes!

This one was extremely hard to see for all the foilage.It was probably 40 feet away through many bushes. Some one had to nelp us find it.

So this is a cropped image cutting out most of the foreground obstructions. Full belly, sleeping, not a care in this world.....

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Submitted by Ravensword on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:48pm

Very flowery.

Submitted by Shockwave on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:03pm

This should be illegal even in Italy

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:10pm

You're right!

It's a little like defacing something eternally valuable.

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:24pm

It's a wonder it stays up, if people keep pushing it like that

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Submitted by GusBecause on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 4:36am

A friend and I tried to get that picture for two hours many years ago. First hour,before the bottle of wine, with slightly better results than the second hour's effort. That was pre-Photoshop of course. Im jealous

Submitted by elenacarlena on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:10pm

Gorgeous! That flutterby needs some music.

What kind(s) of camera do you have that provides such great detail?

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:12pm

I thought the same ...

until I thought ... I can focus better on the butterfly itself in silence.

Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:51pm

thanks ec...

i shot it with my cellphone. the butterfly made it possible by not moving around too quickly, the autofocus is generally thrown off by more energetic butterfly movements.

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:30pm

Hope all is well with Stevej

Not feeling very creative. And the camera really is rather long in the tooth.

Here's one from a while ago. Perhaps this will inspire me.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:29pm

For feeling "long in the tooth"

and not very creative, your photo is very engaging. It is so soft and dreamy. What a beautiful time of the day.

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:31pm

and I also hope steve is okay

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:39pm

Thanks

The cloud looked a little like a pink rose, just hanging there. I like my geriatric Olympus (decent lens and sensor) as it seems to create shots that a good old film 35mm might make.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:50pm

I didn't see that until now

Isn't that part of the beauty and magic of art and photography ... that one can find associations that please and contrast.

Submitted by elenacarlena on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:06pm

It reminds me of the Challenger explosion! :-(

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:34pm

That's quite a contrast Bollox,

from soft and dreamy to sharp and clear ; )

Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:39pm

evening bollox...

your first picture reminds me of the title of this song.

Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:41pm

Joe, your flower shots are quite something.

Thanks.

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:54pm

thanks!

you do nice work with a geriatric olympus, thanks for sharing!

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:54pm

Nice, joe

Bruce Cockburn is such a treasure.

Submitted by Knucklehead on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:40pm

Photogs

I`ll be back after dinner.
I may even bring some dessert.
It may not be as sweet as some of this evening`s offerings but we`ll see.

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Submitted by divineorder on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 8:57pm

Look forward to it, buen prevecho

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Submitted by Knucklehead on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:08pm

Dessert

Yuccas in my Yard

Bullets & Beauty

The Begining & The End

(Sunrise & Sunset on the same day from the same spot, on my deck)

Pink Birth

When Iris Eyes Are Smiling

“Bubba” or, A Bird in the Hand

Palm Someday

Native Innocence

Gladiator

Backyard Bunch

Olivia`s Sunset

Red Poppy

Filet of Ruby

Backyard Grasses

Undersea LSD

Snakes & Ladders

Fall Colors

“Hi” Y`all

Evening Setting

Sea of Love

Past Love

“Hola” Amigos

(My little friend from the street)

Birthing Fruit

Slip & Slide

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:20pm

beautiful work, as always knuck...

you take some of the best sunset shots that i have ever seen. just amazing stuff, knuck!

Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:39pm

Thanks Knucklehead

"Pink Birth" looks to me as much like an illustration as photo. Very interesting.

"Backyard Grasses" really sends me.

And your street friend is enchanting.

Submitted by Raggedy Ann on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 6:16am

Gorgeous photos, knucklehead!

Your sunset shots are as breathtaking as the live sunsets I witness from my back porch most evenings here in New Mexico. Thanks for sharing!

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:45pm

That first shot reminds me

of Frederic Edwin Church's work. Wonderful stuff............... and great shot.

An example.

(In response to Knucklehead's postings)

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Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:36pm

'Amazing' is right--thank you all, wonderful and talented

Caucus photographers! I've seen more butterflies in the past two months, than in that past couple years (for some reason).

(What an evening to be late, due to paying bills.)

My best to SteveJ, as well--hope he's enjoying his well-deserved break.

Have a nice weekend, All.

(Oh, only 6 more days until Fall!)

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Submitted by Granma on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:46pm

Love the dessert Knucklehead

Submitted by Steven D on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:46pm

Nina Turner in Philly

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:49pm

If only she was running for prez.........

Whole different ball game.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:07pm

Yes,

if only ...

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Submitted by Granma on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:47pm

I'm in awe of all the

Great photography here. Thank you to each of you!

Submitted by Steven D on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 9:49pm

Undercover

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:09pm

I hope those covers

are keeping you warm and cozy.

Submitted by Steven D on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:24pm

Yes, very cozy

Just chilling on the couch.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:35pm

That's good to know.

Submitted by yellopig on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:05pm

From my yard

Devil's claw

Red bird of paradise (and friends)

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Submitted by Bollox Ref on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:21pm

Is the first one an Iris?

Should note that I'm not a gardener, just someone who's begun to recognize flowers thanks to Mrs. Bollox.

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Submitted by yellopig on Sat, 09/17/2016 - 12:10am

Not an iris

It's Devil's claw, or Unicorn Plant (see Wikipedia).

The orange streaks up the throat of the flower glow in UV like a landing strip for bees

The seed pods (that give it its name) are used in floral arrangements. It grows in "disturbed" areas in my yard, such as in the middle of paths I'm trying to establish. The flowers are big (for a wildflower), about 2" across. Once they start flowering, I can't bring myself to pull them up, and wait until they're done before doing path maintenance, heh.

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Submitted by janis b on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 10:39pm