My Best Daily Shots
06/11/10 - Gerber Daisy
I took this shot yesterday in Danny's garden (Madi's yard). It was cloudy...AGAIN...sigh. Sometimes that's a good thing. Often it's irritating to me. The color is very true I think, and I just really like the center and petal ruffles. Danny has many wonderful things in bloom in his garden right now, so more shots may be coming.
The company I work for got us into the Durham Bulls for Family Night last night. It's always great to spend a night at the ballpark at least a couple of times a year. It was hotter than we would have preferred, but we had a lot of fun anyway. My girlfriend Debbie, Aunt Debbie, was able to meet us there, and we were all very glad to see her. The Bulls won and even hit a grand slam during the game. Here's a collage of the best shots from last night (lots of technical issues):
http://fotomom.smugmug.com/Children/Durham-Bulls-061010/12509614_4ugeB#897102474_E8hEh
When The Bull has smoke come out of his nose, that means someone hit a homerun or better:-)
Something else interesting. This is a close-up of just the bull:
http://fotomom.smugmug.com/Children/Durham-Bulls-061010/12509614_4ugeB#897072049_Zf9nd
And this is a version I put through the Standard Standalone Noiseware software and then worked on to blend the seems and paint in the sign:
http://fotomom.smugmug.com/Children/Durham-Bulls-061010/12509614_4ugeB#897091834_F9FvQ
It could use a bit more paint blending work, but it's better at least. If you've ever had a very noisy shot that you wanted to clean up, that Noiseware software really does seem to do a great job. Betsy Foster Breen had recommended it to me, and every time I use it I like the results.
Thanks for all your congrats and support on my 365 days. I will try very hard this coming year to bring you fresh and exciting things and not just a repeat of last year although I am sure there will be some similarities as the seasons change.
Oh, and I turned on watermarking in a few albums and probably will turn it on in more. Hopefully it's not too distracting. I had created the watermark quite some time ago but at that time had decided not to use it.
HAGD,
Maryann
Pearls
on June 12, 2010Wonderful shot, love the color.
Sandizphotos-SeascapeS
on June 12, 2010Nice! Picture perfect!
The Curious Camel aka gail
on June 12, 2010very nice
irishmurr
on June 12, 2010Gorgeous shot!
Lgood
on June 11, 2010Fabulous color, wonderful detail and just all around gorgeous! Great job!!!
Gene Hyder
on June 11, 2010Stunning shot.
Chika
on June 11, 2010Execllent soft pink color! Is there an another Daisy on the back? Great composition.
billiejean
on June 11, 2010Wonderful wonderful color, I also like the center very much, and great comp. Very beautiful, that peach tone is great.
Howard's Photography
on June 11, 2010Beautiful capture and colors! Details are excellent.
joda
on June 11, 2010i think i like the soft hues best...
love, love, love the ballpark!