January 6, 2011 by Kala

Every Secret Spring

From a technical perspective, this is perhaps my favorite photograph from last spring because of the shallow DoF and selective focus. Haven’t posted this shot until now because I was always saving it for “one day”. That day is now. Also? I’ve no idea what kind of tree this is.

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160 thoughts on “Every Secret Spring”

Richard Geven | January 6, 2011 at 1:19 pm

One big blast of new life Kala!! It splashes out of my screen!! Realy love it;-)))

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:45 pm
  
  Thanks Richard!
  
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Line | January 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm

it’s gorgeous, thanks for the flowers!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:45 pm
  
  You’re welcome!
  
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Christopher | January 6, 2011 at 1:58 pm

Wow, it’s really beautiful–not sure how you managed to hang on so long! 🙂 The DOF is amazing!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  haha, thanks Christopher!
  
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Luiza | January 6, 2011 at 2:06 pm

Oh – it looks like a nice spring:-)

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  Yes!
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | January 6, 2011 at 2:35 pm

Une photo à peine travaillée. Des nuances douces. Des couleurs pleines de charme… J’aime beaucoup, bravo Kala!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  Merci!
  
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lisa | January 6, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Thank you for this!!!
Much needed today, when it so cold and snowy here!
Beautiful!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Evelyn | January 6, 2011 at 3:53 pm

Another beautiful piece. I do like the selective focus…

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  Thanks Evelyn.
  
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fabrizio | January 6, 2011 at 4:21 pm

perfect balance between selective focus and background, an enchanting photo

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:47 pm
  
  Thanks Fabrizio!
  
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Tammy | January 6, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Thank you…this definitely warmed me up a bit and took me back to a warmer time! Absolutely gorgeous…the shallow depth is just perfect…it really brings out the leaves and blooms!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:47 pm
  
  Thanks Tammy!
  
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frankdejol | January 6, 2011 at 4:38 pm

How do I very miss such a view.
And no matter what kind of tree, is beautiful.
Thanks for such vernal picture, my mood has improved.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:47 pm
  
  Thank you, and I’m glad it improved your mood. 🙂
  
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Mumsy | January 6, 2011 at 5:09 pm

This looks beautiful, Kala..I long for Spring time to see blossoms again.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:48 pm
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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quilly | January 6, 2011 at 5:15 pm

Lovely. I know these trees from Hawaii, but never did learn their names. Your shot is lovely.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:48 pm
  
  Thanks Quilly.
  
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truels | January 6, 2011 at 5:40 pm

In a cold winter this makes me dream of spring – VERY much! I like this image too. I do not edit my photos much -(I have not Photoshop ) – I like photos that are not edited much. BUT I also dream sometimes of beeing able to “play” much more with some shots….. for example when I look at some creative and artistic work like yours!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:49 pm
  
  Well, the DoF and selective focus were not achieved through Photoshop. That’s me & the camera. 🙂
  
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Angela | January 6, 2011 at 6:09 pm

Simply gorgeous! And so nice to see something so spring-y! It looks like an apple tree to me. I have one in my yard and it always has the most beautiful blooms.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:49 pm
  
  Thanks Angela!
  
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Kerstin | January 6, 2011 at 6:31 pm

This is absolutley beautiful, Kala.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:49 pm
  
  Thanks Kerstin.
  
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Samson | January 6, 2011 at 6:42 pm

WOW! is what i said when I saw it…. its got a 3D effect to it… amazing shot

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:49 pm
  
  Thanks Samson!
  
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liz | January 6, 2011 at 6:47 pm

very nice I think it may be a crab apple tree.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks Liz.
  
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Autumn Belle | January 6, 2011 at 7:58 pm

Its a lovely blast from the past. The flowers are so delicate and tiny, but there are so many of them. Very beautiful!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Colleen | January 6, 2011 at 9:29 pm

You saved it for a cold winter day when we all needed a dream of Spring. Beautiful shot!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks Colleen!
  
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Yoshi | January 6, 2011 at 9:46 pm

Thanks for commenting on my blog and saving this lovely flower photo up to now. I cannot wait for the spring to come! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:51 pm
  
  You’re welcome Yoshi, and thank you for stopping by!
  
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Steven | January 6, 2011 at 9:53 pm

I also love this photo for the same reasons you stated. Great light as well and I love how the red buds stand out against the white flowers. The petals seem to be separated from each other by empty voids, which is typical of a plum tree blossom, unlike a bartlett pear tree where the petals overlap each other.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thanks Steven. And you know your trees!
  
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Monique | January 6, 2011 at 10:17 pm

Love the red details in the blossom, beautiful and sweet photo!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thanks Monique!
  
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sherri | January 6, 2011 at 10:40 pm

I like the subtle colors. Good to see spring:-)

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:52 pm
  
  If only in a photograph. :o)
  
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Michael Rawluk | January 6, 2011 at 11:19 pm

I love it with the red colours beaming out.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm
  
  Thanks Michael.
  
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Cher | January 7, 2011 at 1:13 am

geeeee, i missed a lot of your heavenly and dreamy shots Kala! this one’s my current favourite too! have a blessed 2011! looking forward to your wonderful works of photographic arts! cheers!
~Cher

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:53 pm
  
  Thank you Cher. It’s good to see you again!
  
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Ginnie | January 7, 2011 at 2:12 am

I can see why you like it, Kala, and why you’re showing it now. It’ll be here before you know it!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:54 pm
  
  Thanks Ginnie – the days are getting longer now since we’re past the winter solstice!
  
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belbe | January 7, 2011 at 2:24 am

lovely shot!
are you already waiting for spring time ?
Bien à toi !

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:54 pm
  
  I am waiting (patiently) 😉
  
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Dave | January 7, 2011 at 2:33 am

Charming tones and focus 🙂 Beautiful work!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:54 pm
  
  Thanks Dave!
  
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bhupesh | January 7, 2011 at 2:47 am

Beautiful capture
Shallow DOF is really addign the charm

BHupesh
🙂

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thanks Bhupesh 🙂
  
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Sarito | January 7, 2011 at 2:57 am

Excellent DOF and composition. Love it.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thanks Sarito.
  
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jpla | January 7, 2011 at 4:05 am

Fabuleuse PDC ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
  
  Cheers JP, and yes, great PDC!
  
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kamana | January 7, 2011 at 4:30 am

i love the selective focus and the flecks of red.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thanks Kamana
  
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Angie Willis | January 7, 2011 at 6:02 am

I’m so pleased you posted it. It’s really lovely and I absolutely agree about the DoF

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:56 pm
  
  Thank you Angie.
  
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Coffee Break Mama | January 7, 2011 at 6:05 am

I like it too – love that little hint of red in there.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:56 pm
  
  Thanks.
  
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mariana | January 7, 2011 at 7:41 am

GORGEOUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:56 pm
  
  Thanks Mariana!
  
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Charlene | January 7, 2011 at 8:10 am

I agree, it’s a very lovely picture with great DOF!

I think it’s one of the many kinds of mallus trees or ornamental apple trees. I also love their flowers and took lots of shots last spring.

But your shot here is so gorgeous!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:56 pm
  
  Thanks Charlene!
  
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chasity | January 7, 2011 at 8:19 am

it’s beautiful…
the little bits of pink are just perfectly placed.

ahhh…spring.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thanks Chasity.
  
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Martina Egli | January 7, 2011 at 8:43 am

You are absolutely correct – this is a fantastic image! Love the depth of field and the details of the tiny petals. The vibrant little red berries complement the soft tones incredibly well. Outstanding work!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thanks Martina!
  
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London Caller | January 7, 2011 at 9:35 am

Very beautiful shot! Well done.
I am sure it’s an apple tree but I don’t know which variety…

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thanks LC!
  
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Steve | January 7, 2011 at 10:12 am

A gorgeous shot that speaks of warmer weather and new life. Just what I need on a cold, gray day. Thanks!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:57 pm
  
  You’re welcome, and thank you!
  
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rebecca | January 7, 2011 at 10:27 am

I love the little pops of pink.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:58 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca
  
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chuck | January 7, 2011 at 10:44 am

Incredible DoF with the vivid colors, the sharp detail in the foreground and the background of the arching tree. Beautiful in every way! Thank you for sharing this image of the Secret Spring that is coming!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:58 pm
  
  Thanks Chuck!!
  
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Hanne | January 7, 2011 at 11:00 am

This is gorgeous, Kala. And I do miss spring now! I hope that 2011 will give us tons of motives like this on to photograph.
Have a nice weekend 🙂

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:58 pm
  
  Me too. And thanks Hanne!
  
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Katie L. | January 7, 2011 at 11:00 am

I really like those little dots of pink!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:59 pm
  
  Thanks Katie!
  
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Veronique | January 7, 2011 at 11:26 am

très jolie photo et l’on ressent toujours des émotions plus ou moins en faisant nos photos, l’émotion se transmet aussi …

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:59 pm
  
  Thanks Veronique
  
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Charlene | January 7, 2011 at 11:53 am

I agree the selective focus is stunning. Beautiful work!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:59 pm
  
  Thank you Charlene!
  
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yepa | January 7, 2011 at 11:57 am

superb !!!!!!! great DOF , always perfect framings !!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 8:59 pm
  
  Thanks Yepa!
  
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Reach Beyond Limits | January 7, 2011 at 12:06 pm

I love that you always reminding us of how beautiful the world is. Your photo is always terrific to see!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:00 pm
  
  Thanks much!
  
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Conny | January 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm

A lovely image and I hope spring is coming soon!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:00 pm
  
  Thanks Conny and me too.
  
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joey | January 7, 2011 at 12:38 pm

A well kept stunning secret, dear Kala … love it!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:00 pm
  
  Thanks Joey!
  
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A Year In My Garden | January 7, 2011 at 1:37 pm

i’ve been looking back through your blog – some lovely pictures here – I shall keep stopping by

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:01 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by and visiting.
  
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mcralf | January 7, 2011 at 2:18 pm

I like the mood of this picture.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:01 pm
  
  Thank you
  
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yz | January 7, 2011 at 3:46 pm

and the light and color are also excellent 🙂

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:01 pm
  
  Thanks yz!
  
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Robin | January 7, 2011 at 4:39 pm

I am so glad you decided to share this. I love it!

I’ve done the same with some of my photos — kept them for “one day.” I decided this is the year to stop doing that as I sometimes forget all about sharing them (or can’t find a reason to fit them in at a later date given the type of blog I have).

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:03 pm
  
  Thanks Robin. Perhaps I should follow your lead this year:
  it’s an old habit I have from long ago of saving what I love best for “good”, like perfume, clothes, etc.
  
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foto-rolero54 | January 7, 2011 at 5:19 pm

Splendid shot Kala!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm
  
  Thanks Roland!
  
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Victoria | January 7, 2011 at 5:45 pm

I see several folks have posted comments that this is some type of Apple tree… that’s what I thought when I first saw it… beyond thinking it is in that family… I have no clue! It is a simply gorgeous image!!!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm
  
  Thanks Victoria!
  
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D. K. Sutton | January 7, 2011 at 11:47 pm

Stunning and beautiful! The DoF here feels perfectly in alignment with the composition. The balance just feels right. Great job.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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Bernardo | January 8, 2011 at 1:48 am

Como viene siendo habitual una magnifica imagen parece que se quiere salir del monitor.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm
  
  Cheers Bernardo, and gracias.
  
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DomLortha | January 8, 2011 at 4:37 am

Fantastic dof in this picture, and great composition!
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:04 pm
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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Krunal | January 8, 2011 at 6:38 am

like always, beautiful tones and fantastic focus

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:05 pm
  
  Thanks Krunal.
  
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Ana Lúcia | January 8, 2011 at 8:08 am

Lovely and beautiful.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:05 pm
  
  Thank you .
  
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carla | January 8, 2011 at 8:59 am

Gosh wonderful images.. Have just discovered your blog. The poppies below are heavenly are so are the colours.. Carla

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:05 pm
  
  Thanks Carla for stopping by and for the lovely comment.
  
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Doug Hickok | January 8, 2011 at 9:14 am

Thank you for showing us lovely spring flower photography in the midst of winter. I enjoy the warmth of your images.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:05 pm
  
  Thank you Doug.
  
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Piyush Garyali | January 8, 2011 at 9:17 am

I have been missing a lot of awesomeness. Thanks for sharing this picture Kala. I am sorry that I could not visit your blog as frequently as I would have loved to. I was totally tied up with work and now I have a lot of catching up to do. 🙂

Wishing you a lovely year ahead and hope to see a lot of awesome shots! Happy new year!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:06 pm
  
  Cheers Piyush. It’s good to see you back again. Happy new year to you as well!
  
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Andrey Samolinov | January 8, 2011 at 10:11 am

The Magic shot, especially when outside my window -26 degrees
Simply superb, especially the depth of focus – well done

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:06 pm
  
  It is beastly cold here too Andrey. Thank you.
  
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yiannis krikis | January 8, 2011 at 10:45 am

fantastic detail and color palette

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:06 pm
  
  Thanks Yiannis!
  
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Amanda | January 8, 2011 at 12:43 pm

love the selective focus. The blossom covered tree is really beautiful especially with the touches of pink/red.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  
  Thanks Amanda!
  
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Ellada | January 8, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Wow !!! Kala, your picture is fantastic.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  
  Thanks Ellada!
  
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jess | January 8, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Whatever kind of tree it is, it’s gorgeous!!! I love the bokeh of the distance trees.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  
  Thanks Jess!
  
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Marcie | January 9, 2011 at 10:11 am

So delicate..sweet…and oh-so-very appealing. Especially and more so – on this grey winter’s day!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  
  Thanks Marcie.
  
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Kathleen | January 9, 2011 at 10:53 am

I can see why you were “saving” it Kala. It’s gorgeous. I wonder if it’s some kind of Hawthorne tree? They have white blossoms similar to these. I’m not a tree expert by any means tho!

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:08 pm
  
  Thanks Kathleen! (I’m still not sure what type of tree it is.)
  
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Mark Johnson | January 9, 2011 at 1:28 pm

Kala, that is really beautiful. I am watching the snow fall and cover everything in a blanket of white right now so a spring photo is welcome 🙂
My guess is that it is a dogwood, but don’t know.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  
  Thank you Mark. 🙂
  
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Yvon | January 9, 2011 at 1:56 pm

Spring is not for to-morrow.!!!
Here we have rain, and rain again with a winter meteo.
have a nice week.
Yvon.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  
  I wish you better weather my friend!
  
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Mona Sweden | January 9, 2011 at 5:58 pm

Beautiful! Love the pink and red colors amongst the white. This picture gives me hope of spring.

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  
  Good! 🙂
  
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Lisa's Chaos | January 9, 2011 at 7:33 pm

Very pretty! It makes me long for spring. :0)

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- Kala | January 9, 2011 at 9:09 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa. 🙂
  
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rici | January 10, 2011 at 7:49 am

Beautiful! I really like the colors and the choice of depth of field.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:49 pm
  
  Thanks Rici!
  
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Maia | January 10, 2011 at 1:34 pm

Fabulous composition and shot. I’m glad you decided to share it when most needed, on these gray winter days.

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:49 pm
  
  Thanks Maia
  
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Tricia | January 12, 2011 at 10:54 am

Gorgeous!!! =)

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- Kala | January 12, 2011 at 7:49 pm
  
  Thanks Tricia!
  
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Marie | January 18, 2011 at 1:13 pm

teintes plus douces, mais tout aussi jolies.

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- Kala | January 19, 2011 at 1:07 pm
  
  Thanks Marie
  
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Aruba | February 9, 2011 at 8:12 am

all your images are beautiful! this one is amazing!

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- Kala | February 9, 2011 at 3:45 pm
  
  Thanks Aruba!
  
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