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(not so) Speechless Sunday...

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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

(not so) Speechless Sunday...

Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day here in middle Tennessee. It was time to grab the camera, let grind of the workweek go and get into my right mind.

The last blooms of the blue iris under the dogwood intreagued me.
Checking these from every angle possible, the background was not what I wanted, so I did what every good photogropher does - Cheat!!!

Pulling a little black cloth out of my bag of tricks to block out the background behind the blue iris, changing the lens to a 70-100mm, using the right manual settings, and Voila ~~ the perfect backdrop and camera settings to enhance the color of these late blooming beauties.


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Comments (18)

Paul Guenther - WFG Title
WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY - Flagstaff, AZ
The Extra Mile Is Part Of My Regular Route!

Wow!  You nailed it!  The iris wa my late fathers favorite flower, each year we had different varieties, hybrids, and colors.  The blue was his favorite

 

Thanks

PG

Oct 24, 2009 11:11 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

And who says that cheaters never win?  I think that you have a real winner here my friend.

Oct 24, 2009 11:24 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  Irises are among my very favorite flower....long gone here as the leaves fall and it would be/should be a great time to plant more...bulb planting season here is so cold and damp...only the dedicated landscape oriented folks literally "weather" the storm to brighten their yards.

Oct 24, 2009 11:29 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Very striking pictures Michael.  Nice job.  I guess you got the iris right on the iris!

Oct 24, 2009 11:31 PM
Dick and Dixie Sells
Sells Real Estate, LLC - Trinity, FL
Realtors, Tampa Bay Florida Homes For Sale

How beautiful, the state flower of Tennessee! Wonderful photo, Michael.

Oct 24, 2009 11:53 PM
Gary White~Grand Rapids Home Selling Pro Call: 616-821-9375
Flexit Realty "Flexible Home Selling Solutions" - Grand Rapids, MI
Real Estate Services You can Trust!

Hi Michael, Very nice shot and beautiful photo.  Thanks for sharing, Nice post.  Hope you have a great week.

Oct 25, 2009 01:08 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Ah, the bearded Iris!  How gorgeous is that and against that black background, the colors really do 'pop!'  Great shot--you are talented in so many ways, Michael!

Have a great Sunday...

Oct 25, 2009 01:22 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Michael,

These are spectacular bearded Iris! Your idea only enhanced the vibrant color of these beauties. Great shot!!! Thanks for sharing.

Oct 25, 2009 01:41 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

What a wonderful shot....nothing looks very "alive" around here now....colder and wetter and winter coming soon!

Oct 25, 2009 01:45 AM
Charles Buell
Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA
Seattle Home Inspector

Beautiful, Michael

Oct 25, 2009 02:00 AM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Michael - The leaves are rapidly falling in the Toronto area so it's great to see blooming flowers down south.

Oct 25, 2009 02:05 AM
Kim Boekholder Utah Real Estate/ PECO
Results Real Estate 801.580.5624 - Draper, UT
Broker Results Real Estate/Leasing Specialist PECO

Wow Michael,

Your pictures always make me realize I have the camera, but maybe not the eye or creativity. Breathtaking,

Oct 25, 2009 02:13 AM
Suesan Jenifer Therriault
JTHIS-Professional Home Inspection Team - Blakeslee, PA
"Inspecting every purchase as if it were my own".

Beautiful photo Michael. As always you're thinking outside the box and once again it turned out beautiful. Thank you for posting it for us.

Oct 25, 2009 02:40 AM
Debi Boucher
Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO
"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Good call, Michael! Nothing would have brought out the color better!

Debi

Oct 25, 2009 03:56 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Michaelk....very very very very very NICE.  The color is absolutely beautiful against the black...you certainly had your thinking cap on when taking the photo.

Oct 25, 2009 06:17 AM
Larry Brewer - Benchmark Realty llc
Benchmark Realty LLc - Nashville, TN

Cheat? I can't believe that you would call this work of art cheating. Of course using all tools in that MAC you have can do a lot of things to pictures. but that's why you have it.

Oct 26, 2009 12:55 AM
Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers
RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON
Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Wow! What a fabulous shot Michael!!  You'd a thunk using a black cloth in a flower garden? Worked!

Oct 27, 2009 01:47 AM
Gary Coles (International Referrals)
Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV
Latin America Real Estate

Michael,  Wonderful photo.  And thanks for sharing the details on how you got the shot.

Oct 28, 2009 01:37 PM