Signs of Spring
SS 1/60 f 5.6 ISO 400
Post processing: a slight curves adjustment in Photoshop CC.
Signs of Spring was shot in diffused light in between rain showers; – April showers bring May flowers -. I used a shallow depth of field to achieve a more abstract composition. I made the shadowed areas less in focus to give a more quizzical appearance of the flower.
Can you guess what the rain drops fell on? I’ll give you a hint – they are some of the first signs of Spring on the North East Coast and provide much-needed color to dull, early Spring landscapes.
To see this image in black and white visit Monochromia, a black and white photo blog I proudly, yet humbly, contribute to every Thursday.
I’d love to hear which you prefer – the monochromatic image or the color image.
Robyn Graham Photography 
Colour for me!
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Beautiful as always
Thank you! 😉
This color is so yummy I want to eat it! Gorgeousness.
It is like butter, isn’t it Nita?! Have a wonderful day! XO
I’m a sucker for yellow flowers, Robyn, so I vote for the color version, though the monochrome is beautiful as well!
Thanks for taking time to commment Stacy! Have a fabulous weekend!
My pleasure, Robyn! You too 😀
Love the focus & depth of field, Robyn. Well done. 🙂
Thanks so very much, Frank! Have a fabulous weekend!!
Robyn, there are diffuse forms in this image, but mainly its about the gorgeous colour, and so for me, the mono version can never equal the colour version’s pull and attractiveness. Adrian
Thanks so much for taking time to weigh in, Adrian! I always treasure your feedback and opinion! Take good care!
Hi Robyn, how lovely to see this gorgeous yellow color on this my first visit back to your blog. I’m catching up all over WP today 🙂
Hi Laurie! I am a bit envious that you are devoting your day to browsing through WP posts….I need so badly to catch up! Thanks for checking in! I hope your campaign is going well! So exciting! XO
Well, not a day, but a few hours anyway. First time in a month!
Both are stunning, Robyn, but the black and white has an almost lyrical, magical quality for me.
Also, among the other pictures, the two old women statue was brilliant! I can’t even describe the effect it creates.
Thank you Marylin! I too like the black and white…I don’t know for sure why, but I just loved it!
Maybe it’s been that it was such a LONG winter, and I am so starved for color, but for me it is definitely the color one. What a gorgeous yellow.
Beautiful shot, and I think you just hit on one of the best ingredients/recipe for a great spring shoot ” diffused light in between rain showers”…
very colourful 🙂