Thursday, May 8, 2008

Up close and personal

Hello all,

Here are a couple of photos that are up close and personal, at least for these flowers. I like the way the background just fades into the.....well, the background..LOL.  I hope you enjoy the view! 

Maria

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very nice effect.  The blossoms are so pretty right now.  Hope we don't get a heavy rain & wind that blows them all away.  Linda  

Anonymous said...

I love taking  shots like these...and did so today in fact.
Great job!
Nancy

Anonymous said...

yes....you did a great job in muting the background.  it really adds to the photo.  very pretty!  don't ya just love spring??!!  :)
gina

Anonymous said...

Yep, great use of depth of field here.  Really draws the eye to the main subject.

Greg

Anonymous said...

Your pictures are always so beautiful.
Missie

Anonymous said...

 Very pretty.  I just love blossoms.

                         Julie

Anonymous said...

what a lovely sky in the background
Marti

Anonymous said...

Beautiful!
Martha :-)

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful blossoms agains the deep blue sky!
Marie

Anonymous said...

Very nice!
I like when the background all blends together too in my pictures....
Linda :)

Anonymous said...

so pretty, springtime blossums are the best!
betsy