Lilac-coloured Almond

Critiques [Translate]

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• jasmis (38114)
• [2006-03-07 14:42]

Wow, really splendid composition. Extraordinary tree. The highest technical and art level, indeed. Regards, Robert.

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• Lukasso (574)
• [2006-03-07 14:48]

Hi,

Lovely view. I like the way the tree fills the photo, Colors are indeed splendid. Dard sky underlines the soft lila shade of petals what looks really great,

Regards

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• shiva_sg (600)
• [2006-03-07 14:49]

Hi Robert,

Fantastic composition. Looks like an amazing art. Nice POV. The sky is graphical and you have captured with good clarity and sharpness. TFS.

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• gilad33 (13490)
• [2006-03-07 14:50]

Beautiful frame with great colors.
I love the small colored flowers. they give great details to this.
G

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• Flavia (7824)
• [2006-03-07 14:56]

Hi Robert,

Nice compoistion, colors and contrast. Simple and delicate.

Regards,

Flavia

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• sufi (9468)
• [2006-03-07 14:57]

Hello Robert..
Wow..
It's like a painting.. Most beautiful tree, sky, colors and light...
TFS..
Salim.

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• maximage (9390)
• [2006-03-07 14:59]

Robert,
Couleurs et lumière magnifiques.
Simple mais très réussi.
max

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• nwoehnl (60249)
• [2006-03-07 14:59]

Another gorgeous entry into your almond blossom series, Robi. Amazing colors, and great elementary framing for this single tree on the low-horizoned soil and against the perfect polarized sky. My advice to you is print it, frame it and hang it on a wall in your home.

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• olopez (4870)
• [2006-03-07 15:03]

Hi Robert,
Very beautiful almond tree against the sky.
I like your compo.


Almond flowers are nearly identical to peach and other Prunus flowers in structure, but light pink or white in color, and fragrant. Flowers have 5 petals and sepals, and many elongated stamens; all of these appendages originate from a hypanthium or floral cup which surrounds the ovary. The ovary is perigynous. Flowers are borne laterally on spurs or short lateral branches, or sometimes laterally on long shoots as in peach, particularly in younger trees. Flowering on basal spurs of 4-6 yr old wood gradually declines, since terminals fail to grow out when many flowers per spur set fruit; hence older limbs become unfruitful and are pruned out.

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• aklanac (264)
• [2006-03-07 15:04]

hey man...this is one nice piece of work. The polarizer has some excellent effects on this shot. I would say this shot deserves at least 5 smiley, but i will give you only one, as they do not allow me to give you more. congrats, alan

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• Ina (2593)
• [2006-03-07 15:08]

Simply lovely... Colors, light and composition ...all perfect... TFS...Ina...

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• MountainGoat (480)
• [2006-03-07 15:08]

Hi Robert,
I think the central composition of this tree works great. Colours are fantstic. Very nice indeed.
Regards,
Paul

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• AdamBurton (8062)
• [2006-03-07 15:09]

such a simple composition which has resulted in a classic shot. so very well done.

Adam.

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• mrcrow (3979)
• [2006-03-07 15:22]

could be polarisation...:)
above all else this is a photograph...specifics aside it is full of beauty and charm
that slim land horizon is almost too good to be true
first class

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• bubujuju (1160)
• [2006-03-07 15:32]

Bonsoir,
C'est le printemps ? J'aime les couleurs douces de cette image. Le ciel est superbe.Et la forme de l'arbre me plait beaucoup.

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• cherryripe (14012)
• [2006-03-07 15:32]

Hi Robert
It's already spring in Andalucia ! Que suerte !
This shot is so dynamic because of the curve of the trunk, the amazing clouds in the sky and the way you've cropped the ground so tightly. The colours of the flowers remind me of the sugar-coated almonds that a given to guests at christenings etc in Spain.
Regards Nikki

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• recepyuksel (17721)
• [2006-03-07 15:49]

life is beautiful....
i feel..
very very very nice
congrats

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• Philippe (9223)
• [2006-03-07 15:50]

Hi, Robert. A very simple composition with a low angle. The tree with its strange twisted trunk stands out very well against the blue sky and fills the frame in an interesting manner. The polariser did a good job here, and so did you!

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• Galeota (10307)
• [2006-03-07 15:50]

Another beautiful image on this theme, Robert. I'm in awe looking at the beauty of this almond tree against such a deep blue sky. This is truly great.

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• tjanze (5672)
• [2006-03-07 16:01]

Hi Robert!
Wohow! This is really art of photography.Good compo,angle of view,colors,sky look like aquarelle paint...Bravo!

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• bertolucci (11356)
• [2006-03-07 16:28]

Hi Robert, the thumbnail of this one really brought me in. What a dashing composition and marvellous contrast between the lilac blossom and the deep blue very well rendered cloudy sky. The central compo is effective here due to the curves of the tree and the complex cloud patterns in the sky. Xcellent organic graphism!
Have a nice week,
Bert

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• ancevski (3284)
• [2006-03-07 16:33]

Zdravo Robert,

this is excellent photo with excellent light and great composition. I like it a lot.

Dragan

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• chc (1468)
• [2006-03-07 16:34]

With this photo, ... whatever pink or white, door is opened to spring! I like the way you choose to take your picture: centered with a thin band of land at the bottom. Good sky too. Congratulation. Christophe

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• toni_al (13940)
• [2006-03-07 17:21]

HI Robert
Un superbe arbre en fleur, belle lumière et centré mais excellent cadrage.
J'espère que tu as d'autres vues plus larges de cet endroit avec une si belle lumière
@+ Toni

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• eza1701 (3317)
• [2006-03-07 18:25]

Beautiful shot Robi, the composition, colour and detail are first class

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• mewot (67)
• [2006-03-07 20:19]

hello Robert

everything about it is perfect. well done!

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• singuanti (15255)
• [2006-03-07 22:15]

Hi Robi. In case you couldn’t tell by everyone's reaction we all like it! The composition is so beautiful and simple. The clouds behind the tree work some true magic. Nice catch Robi!!

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• rafelito (3611)
• [2006-03-07 22:37]

Hi Robert !!
This is a master photo, excelent in color and dared with central composition.
Congratulations,
Rafael

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• greg64g (17320)
• [2006-03-08 3:29]

Hi Robert

Again a superb tre on sky, this is a wonderful composition, one of the mot beautiful tree and picture i have ever seen
cheers
greg

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• lara (915)
• [2006-03-08 3:37]

... maybe it's a different type of almond tree...
I love the narrow line of land you left in the photo and the puffy clouds!
Send the spring air all over Europe. We need it to melt the snow! :)
Andra

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• jinju (14241)
• [2006-03-08 3:53]

Hey Robert,

fascinating work! Great cadrage, even if its so centrally done. But nevermind that, it works. The polarizer made this shot simply stunning.

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• Michael_Gan (2761)
• [2006-03-08 4:11]

Hi Robi, this is very beautiful. You take optimum advantage of the beautiful sky and the contrasting trees and blossom by taking such a low PoF. The polariser works extremely well in this case, it increases the contrast between the sky and the flowers. Very nice tight framing too.

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• AmiBe (19500)
• [2006-03-08 5:20]

Hi Robert,
fantastic colors and the centred compo works well.
The tree fills well the picture.
Well done

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• nels (2359)
• [2006-03-08 5:38]

hi robert good tree against a fantastic sky the trunk of the tree looks dead but produces amazing coloured blossom

adrian

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• dkeus31 (24480)
• [2006-03-08 6:29]

Hello Robert,
sorry no answer, but a nice symetrical composition with a nice sky.
regards,
didier

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• chrisfroud (102)
• [2006-03-08 6:54]

What a fantastic tree. This is such a simple yet beautiful photo. Chris

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• cam (8380)
• [2006-03-08 7:02]

Hi Robert
This is a masterpiece
The polariser did a great job ,the clouds look like a brushing stroke on a canvas,and giving an unfinished touch to this striking composition.
At times,I wondered if you are really in Spain,the style being so Japanese.
You know...I am speechles looking at this beauty
Have a good day
Charles

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• AthaPan (0)
• [2006-03-08 8:38]

Absolute a fav.
Well done
SAkis

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• Cormac (24641)
• [2006-03-08 10:43]

I like this a lot! The idea of the lone tree against the sky works very well, espcially with the combination of colours, The pink from the tree blossoms contrast very well with the blue from the sky, which has some great clouds too. Well done!

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• marietom (19717)
• [2006-03-08 11:45]

superbe !!! Ca va être dur de rajouter des choses pas encore dites dans les critiques précédentes...
Une réussite !:
Marie

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• lewiz (1293)
• [2006-03-08 12:44]

Hi Robert,
I can't agree with jasmis more -- this really is technically flawless and is great art to boot. What more could you hope for? :)
Thanks. Lewis.

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• wilkinsonsg (8498)
• [2006-03-08 13:48]

What more can can you say - except excellent!

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• Signal-Womb (9950)
• [2006-03-08 13:50]

Simplistic and very beautiful capture Robert. The Sky makes for a wonderful backdrop. Nice work.

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• Rossignol (2269)
• [2006-03-08 15:28]

Hi Robi
Superb shot. Interesting twisted trunk to this tree and fine spreading crown. I've no idea why the colour of the blossom varies from tree to tree - but they are beautifully photogenic - especially against that deep blue, polarized sky. ;¬)
Peter

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• Oldtree (2457)
• [2006-03-08 18:05]

What a great background for this beautiful tree. The centered composition works fantastic here. Thanks for sharing.

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• markstaples (15610)
• [2006-03-09 9:26]

Hi Robi
Superb. Great sky to provide a background for this wonderful tree. A work of art. Tnanks for sharing.
Mark

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• aznegrao (10165)
• [2006-03-09 13:40]

Hi Robert!!
Cenario, cores, texturas e enquadramento espetaculares. Belo momento.
Thanks for sharing.
Friend.
aznegrao.

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• premels (2400)
• [2006-03-09 16:40]

Hi Robert, Is it a tree or a dream ? The curves of the trunk, the dancing branches, the lilac, ... this tree is an oriental dancer and that deep blue sky is the painted wall of a luxurious harem. Great.

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• evanrizo (21568)
• [2006-03-11 11:25]

Great work

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• thsandoz (117)
• [2006-03-11 11:45]

So Pure ! I love this very simple but kind of perfect and pure composition.
Great
Thomas

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• DLM (6447)
• [2006-03-11 11:48]

Hi robert,
Stunning shot,TFS
Dave.

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• john_c (24616)
• [2006-03-11 11:56]

Hi Rob,
I don't know about the petals, but there is certainly something enticing about the sinuous trunk of this gorgeous tree. The colour contrasts are sublime, as is that sky with the varying, textured clouds angling upward. This was surely a magical day for photography. Well captured, Rob. Well worth the hundred points and more...
John

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• ChristianS (2963)
• [2006-03-11 14:38]

Wow Robert,
this is very nice composed with superb colours, the tree in blossom almost like a silhouette against the wonderfully blue sky. Well seen and done!

Regards, Christian

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• dHitman (0)
• [2006-03-12 3:51]

Hi Robert,
What a beauty! Excellent shot with great colors and well exposed. Plenty of details. Well done. TFS.
Regards, Jino

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• dsidwell (9723)
• [2006-03-19 14:16]

Bold, simple, direct and stunning. This is how good photos are composed, Robi! Nice work!

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• Kirych (2512)
• [2006-04-02 11:01]

Hi, Robert!
Amazing shot. Wonderful tree, blue color and clouds.
Good composition, sharpness.
TFS. Tanya.

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• bigtim (3132)
• [2006-04-05 14:22]

tout simplement magnifique!
Quelle regard et quelle talent!
tiM../.

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• Kenny10pin (19209)
• [2006-04-07 10:18]

very nice composition, the colours are great the blossom is great too, well done

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• blue-velvet30 (6518)
• [2006-04-08 14:02]

Hello Robert!
Fantascic photo! Excellent composition, amazing colors, light and wonderful POV! BRAWO!
TFS;-)
regards
Dorota

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• Xalkida (11624)
• [2006-04-14 17:30]

Hi Robert

This is a pure piece of art! Excellent composition, well balanced framing, great colors and a lovely background.

TFS this beauty!

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• malina82 (590)
• [2006-04-15 16:04]

Hello Robert,
Great shot! I like this frame. Colors are lovely! Well done!
Regards,
Ewelina :]

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• designsoul (21332)
• [2006-04-15 18:19]

Ah, Robert, this is just splendid... a perfect shot for Easter... a lonely flowering tree from Andalucia... and taken in February!
Fantastic work of art.
Thank you.
Happy Easter!
sasa

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• russte (0)
• [2006-04-20 11:31]

Robert, This is an exceptional photo. The positioning of the tree and clouds is wonderful and the polariser has been well used. And the lighting is exceptional. Beautiful. Stephen

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• danielswalsh (12304)
• [2006-04-23 6:29]

Awesome shot Robert!

Great clarity and detail, but what makes this shot really work is those lilac- colored flowers against the dark sky.

Cheers Robert,
- Dan

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• dolin (15647)
• [2006-04-23 7:20]

Simple, mais très beau encore.
Un plein centre avec ce très bel arbre coloré et ce ciel nuancé en arrière est splendide.
J'aime bien le cadrage sur le bas.
Bien fait
Fred

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• ishai (4074)
• [2006-04-23 14:20]

Beautiful and no more
I lobe the little fluffy clouds at the back too

Ishai

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• rabdelnoor (2971)
• [2006-04-25 18:06]

Hi Robert,
This shot is really great. The blooming tree composed very well with the impressive sky on the background. Beautiful colors and the light is superb. Great work.
Regards
Ricardo

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• veronika (5976)
• [2006-04-26 5:40]

WHY? :) Well planned here Robert, i love the colours and compo, the tree and sky is amazing!
Vero

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• CoolDan (2486)
• [2006-04-30 14:40]

Wow, Quelle photo ..
L'arbre impose par sa forme et le ciel ses couleurs.
C'est une très belle composition Robert.
Félicitations.

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• sabyasachi1212 (19383)
• [2006-05-19 3:30]

Hi Robert,
Nature was at its best and thanks to you, we at TE can all share the magical experience.
Regards
Sabyasachi

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• oochappan (30143)
• [2006-05-22 21:43]

Hi Robert
Indeed a very beautiful colored shot with the contrasting tree to the textured blue cloudy sky makes this timeless.
Henk

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• Jeronimo (1371)
• [2006-05-29 3:45]

J'ai gardé ton image comme wallpaper... magnifique

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• cunejo200 (6220)
• [2006-06-25 19:41]

Robert,

This is simply stunning. How I wish would have the opportunuty to take a photo like this. Simply divine. Regards - Danilo

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• hizbul (169)
• [2006-07-27 1:09]

I've always fascinated with the colour of blue, and this one is one of many that's fascinating,

Regards,

Hizbullah

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• jdwyer264 (1077)
• [2007-02-17 6:29]

Beautiful shot, a greeting card type image.
Great colours nicely contrasted.
Great composition and capture.
TFS

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• codiac (3356)
• [2007-03-01 16:11]

Its all been said above, beautiful.

Gary

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• humayun (438)
• [2007-06-27 8:43]

HELLO ROBUIK
AFTER MANY DAY,S I WILL SEEN THAT KIND OF PICTURE WELDON

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• mpdre (1383)
• [2007-07-04 15:42]

Hi Robert,
Very beutiful picture. So simple but so nice. What I think it makes it so special is the inmense blue sky acting as a background with the clouds almost touching the earth. That visual effect of proximity between the tree and the sky. And the tree is so elegant and delicate... Very inspiring!
Andre

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• Elanor (268)
• [2008-02-06 5:18]

Fantastic shot! I love the colours of the tree! The special tree makes the photo really dynamic. I also love the contrast between the soft lilac colours and the deep blue sky!