Geometric Violet
Uploaded: July 18, 2007
Sunrise over violet tulips in Mt. Vernon WA. I slept in my car the night before, and woke before sunrise to get into place. It was cold out, and there was frost on the tulips. It was pretty clouded over, but the sun broke free for about 60 seconds...long enough for me to get off a couple shots. I waited for an hour for the sun to come back, but it never did.
I remember being disappointed but looking back now, it was worth it. Funny how that works. At the time, you don't really think about it, but you're forming the memories that you will look back on later.....even if they only come 60 seconds at a time.
D80
Sigma 10-20mm
Hitech .9 Soft GND
Double processed single RAW file
Marta J. Baldwin July 18, 2007
Incredible shot Darien! I am impressed with your dilligence! This was well worth the wait. #693764Judy A. Lawhon July 18, 2007
Great patience paid off in a real way, Darien....this is excellent!! #4523105Paul G Slate July 18, 2007
wow this is awsome!! nice work Darien #4523968Cheryl E. Molennor July 18, 2007
This is gorgeous #4524420Rachel McKinnie July 18, 2007
WINNER!!! What a beautiful shot. I'll say it was worth it, and I love your story as well. Congrats! #4524725C A August 11, 2007
Worth the wait! Good pov and dof. Colours are also nice. Good work. Best wishes, Corné #4632745Cynthia L. Deters August 27, 2007
This is absolutely gorgeous. Congrats on the finalist! #4709291Mike Dawson August 28, 2007
Great Image Darien #4712325Darien D. Chin August 28, 2007
Thanks so much everyone. I sure do appreciate the kind words. #4712402Marta J. Baldwin August 28, 2007
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Darien!!! It really was worth the wait! #4712468Robin R. August 28, 2007
Your wait was worth it. #4712650KV Day August 28, 2007
Best of the contest, Worthy of the Grand Prize! #4714428Terry L. McKaig August 29, 2007
I love the details...........the cracks in the ground........amazing! congrats! #4715743Emily E. Bem November 09, 2007
HOLY SMOKES!This is just too beautiful! It's going right into my favs! #5050480
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