JPG: Photos: "Afternoon Delight" by Donald Garrett

Afternoon Delight

by Donald Garrett

Uploaded 7 Nov 2009 — 22 favorites

I am always enthralled at the way the late afternoon sunlight backlights these maidengrass plumes. From certain angles in the yard, it looks downright lit-up.

37 responses

Susan Littlefield gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Looks like fireworks, Don! Fantastic capture.
Patty Gross gave props (7 Nov 2009):
That is gorgeous, Don!!! For a minute I thought it was a sequined cocktail gown. But I see now what it is, and I love it!!!
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Soft, beautiful and warm
suzanne said (7 Nov 2009):
Brilliant backlit Don. sunlight just perfect for this shot!
david ong gave props (7 Nov 2009):
this is beautiful, you have great eye, love this!
daniele castellucchio gave props (7 Nov 2009):
fantastic capture!!!!
Judy Wanamaker gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Wow!! What a gorgeous abstract. I love the patterns and lighting. Fabulous.
Michael Ball gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Gorgeous Don! I agree w/David, you have a great eye!
Betty Maxey gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Just beautiful!
Andrea Petersen gave props (7 Nov 2009):
That does have a glittering effect...Beautiful lighting and I like how you converted this into b&w.
Oregon Curly gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Very interesting shot! It truly does look like fireworks.
Ann Reece gave props (7 Nov 2009):
Excellent capture of the light!!!!
Mary Brown gave props (7 Nov 2009):
You captured this beautifully, Don! I love it!
John Linton gave props (8 Nov 2009):
I don't know which I like more, the title or the shot.
herman vandecauter gave props (8 Nov 2009):
well done! 'like this one!
Jüri Vissak gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Very original! Well done.
Billy Houckham said (8 Nov 2009):
Lovely image
Latrenia Bryant gave props (8 Nov 2009):
A++++++
Eivor Kuchta gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Gorgeous, Don!
Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Great use of nature's lighting love this well done Donald
Richard Knight gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Well done, Don! I have never seen anything like it!
Al Gieryna gave props (8 Nov 2009):
Excellent use of light, great shot
Maurie A gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Wow... That light IS amazing.... Beautiful shot!
dp * gave props (9 Nov 2009):
Lovely light and comp. dp
Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (9 Nov 2009):
WOW! Absolutley magical!
Kevin Kabuki gave props (9 Nov 2009):
yup, time of year for them. A neighbor has a row of these things, and in the right light, as you said, they just light up.
maria moss-smith gave props (10 Nov 2009):
very cool!
Regenia Brabham gave props (10 Nov 2009):
This is beautiful Donald. I love how the light makes each strand glow.
eithne mythen gave props (11 Nov 2009):
And it is delightful, and utterly amazing...
Loree McComb gave props (11 Nov 2009):
truly delightful - I've tried many times to do this unsuccessfully - Bravo
Charles gave props (12 Nov 2009):
Wonderful light and texture Don. The highlights and the warm earthy tones are spectacular.
Nicole DeVita gave props (12 Nov 2009):
Stunning use of light and shadow!!
George Papachristou said (13 Nov 2009):
Great capture!
Al Stiegman gave props (14 Nov 2009):
This si just exquisite Don, a perfect abstraction from nature.
Christopher Harland gave props (19 Nov 2009):
Beautiful. Love it.
Leanne Silva gave props (23 Nov 2009):
Glorious!
Alexis Gerard gave props (22 Dec 2009):
Makes a wonderful abstract