I second the comment by Dick, I feel your work is improving with every shot. Compositionally, the last two work very well, and start to work as abstracts. The delicate forms and subtle tones are especially lovely. I also like the way you have varied the depth of field a bit in each. The first shows the viewer lots of texture with moody overtones, the second enhances one's focus on the delicate form by blurring the background, eliminating any chance of confusion. The third allows the eye to follow the shape of the tendril into the middle-ground, then softly fading into the background. Your curiosity and attention to detail works wonderfully here.
Excellent work! I'm peased that you are finding plenty of excellent subject material this winter. Nature offers an infinite supply of photo-ops, we only need to slow down and see.
You are all so right, very "special" photos, showing the details that Mother Nature has put there for us to see... but so many of us don't even bother to look.
Last year I might not have given anything like this a second glance. Chances are I would not have seen them anyway. Now thanks to my camera, and then doing my blog, visiting other like minded folk my eyes are now opened to many more wonders around me. Not just that but we can all learn from each other. Pictures like these here are now shown all over the world and can help to inspire others to try and emulate then in their own way. This and the friendliness of blogging is something else I think is SPECIAL.
They are all great, but I think I like the center one the best. I find that winter sometimes pushes us a little bit harder to actually look at the natural beauty that surrounds us. You did a fantastic job of doing just that.
You really have a perfect eye to notice the small but interesting things in nature. I have caught myself trying to do the same. You inspired my doing that. These photos are really nice and interesting.
Nice shots. I don't know what the name of the plant in your second shot is, but I posted a shot with the same plant: http://www.birdwalking.ca/pblog/index.php?showimage=325
I get the feeling this branch is saying to the other branch 
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ReplyDeleteYour pictures are better every time. I love the second one most.
What is the first picture? - Clicked on it but couldn't get an enlarged shot.
ReplyDeleteYour eye has captured some special beauty, to be sure! God bless.
ReplyDeleteVery "special"! I love the branch wrapped around the other....nature is funny sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI second the comment by Dick, I feel your work is improving with every shot. Compositionally, the last two work very well, and start to work as abstracts. The delicate forms and subtle tones are especially lovely. I also like the way you have varied the depth of field a bit in each. The first shows the viewer lots of texture with moody overtones, the second enhances one's focus on the delicate form by blurring the background, eliminating any chance of confusion. The third allows the eye to follow the shape of the tendril into the middle-ground, then softly fading into the background. Your curiosity and attention to detail works wonderfully here.
ReplyDeleteYou show how beautiful nature is, in its smallest details.
ReplyDeletethe knotty branch is such a neat observation..........and I so agree with ruth. Have a beautiful sunday :)
ReplyDeleteAll three great examples of how much there is to see if we will slow down and take in the details.
ReplyDeleteI really like the first shot. Wow!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots and definately "special"! I can't decide between the second and third but they are all great.
ReplyDeleteAmazing the photographs and in this post.
ReplyDeleteSplendid macro.
Thats nature for you, showing itself every where you look.
ReplyDeleteEven better when someone like you captures it at its best.
I must say that you do have a "hand" with close-ups. I like all of them thoroughly, but especially the third one has a story to tell.
ReplyDeleteYou have a good eye for details and composition. Nice.
ReplyDeleteI love these sort of shots...seeing the little things around us.
ReplyDeleteExcellent work! I'm peased that you are finding plenty of excellent subject material this winter. Nature offers an infinite supply of photo-ops, we only need to slow down and see.
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely, you have that eye that is required to see these things. These are delicate and have wonderful color.
ReplyDeleteYou are all so right, very "special" photos, showing the details that Mother Nature has put there for us to see... but so many of us don't even bother to look.
ReplyDeleteVery Special... each of them.
ReplyDeleteLast year I might not have given anything like this a second glance. Chances are I would not have seen them anyway. Now thanks to my camera, and then doing my blog, visiting other like minded folk my eyes are now opened to many more wonders around me.
Not just that but we can all learn from each other. Pictures like these here are now shown all over the world and can help to inspire others to try and emulate then in their own way. This and the friendliness of blogging is something else I think is SPECIAL.
Especially unique! You were blessed to have found such neat things in nature to photograph! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots! You see what is invisible to the naked eye :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting Norwich Daily Photo and your kind comments. Drop by again!
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ReplyDeleteA fine collection of images - I really like the middle one. The bottom one looks like a honey suckle vine.
ReplyDeleteKerri,
ReplyDeleteI like them all, but the middle one looks especially special to me. Great work!
I think you are right in your turkey comment on my blog too. I am almost certain I have seen them standing that way in warm weather also.
You have a good eye, Kerri. Not many would notice things so subtle. Good job. Great photos.
ReplyDeletea work of art!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your photos. The vine wrapped around the little branch is very nice.
ReplyDeleteTruly special!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it interesting how many colors are out there in a seemingly bleak winter landscape?
and they are special. good work
ReplyDeleteThey are all great, but I think I like the center one the best. I find that winter sometimes pushes us a little bit harder to actually look at the natural beauty that surrounds us. You did a fantastic job of doing just that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting and commenting.
Unique they are.
ReplyDeleteAs I look at this I think....
ReplyDelete"NATURE RUNS ITS COURSE"
Beautiful pictures.
You really have a perfect eye to notice the small but interesting things in nature. I have caught myself trying to do the same. You inspired my doing that. These photos are really nice and interesting.
ReplyDeletenice.
ReplyDeletei like the little vine wrapped round the twig.
Very well spotted kerri. And thanks for your lovely comments on my blog!
ReplyDeleteYour eye is amazing. You captured such beauty in branches and leaves... I hope I can do it sometime!
ReplyDeleteThose are very cool! You definitely have a great eye!!
ReplyDeleteThey are definitely truly special and very nice and well seen and captured.
ReplyDeleteThe second one is my favorite of these three. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou have an amazing eye and such a talent for seeing beauty.
ReplyDeleteFive gold stars for these shots Kerri.
ReplyDeleteVery SPECIAL.
Nice shots. I don't know what the name of the plant in your second shot is, but I posted a shot with the same plant:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.birdwalking.ca/pblog/index.php?showimage=325
You captured three very special pictures! I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again - you have a wonderful eye!
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