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March 2023 - Michael - 02-27-2023
March’s birthstone is the aquamarine. The color can be pale to dark blue, greenish-blue, blue-green or a deep, intense blue.
Well, how about those colors for March.
February was missed so I will put this up a couple days early.
![[Image: bluewineglasses.jpg?format=900w]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bb42069c76623f5183b3/66d5e826-aca4-4211-aa73-a466919d983a/bluewineglasses.jpg?format=900w)
RE: March 2023 - Adamphotoman - 02-27-2023
Hi Michael,
BTW your foto of the glass is exceptional.
February was missed and January was ignored.
I'll bite I shared this image a few days ago, but now I colorized it.
RE: March 2023 - Dave - 02-28-2023
Michael, I agree with Grant - that is one exceptionally fine photo. You set the bar pretty high.
Grant that is both beautiful and fascinating. Delicate fractals courtesy of Mother Nature; skillfully captured and processed by you.
The only thing we have around the house that could qualify as aquamarine is a small blue bottle. So I cleaned it up, found an old white board to use as a background, and took both outside to see if I could set up a good shot. I quickly realized that I needed some other element for a more interesting photo. Looking around for something suitable, I saw a few sweet pea blossoms. I cut three of them, arranged them in the bottle, set up my white background, then sat with my camera waiting for a good light and a lull in the wind.
I think it turned out to have a somewhat oriental feel to it, so I simulated a minimalist mat and frame that I hope is compatible with the oriental look.
RE: March 2023 - Don - 02-28-2023
Great start guys.
Yep, the glasses sets the bar high, but maybe we are up to the challenge.
Love the ice crystals - none here as it is 83F right now. Supposed to get more seasonal temps in a few days.
Nice contrasting colors there Dave. Well chosen image.
I was messing around with my pinhole images in LR and decided to try converting one to Blue Hour. Original image is a 4x5 black and white made with my pinhole camera.
RE: March 2023 - Michael - 02-28-2023
In the Rain. Q2
![[Image: WestColumbiaSCPDinTheRain.jpg?format=800w]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bb42069c76623f5183b3/8ae9b9bd-8eb0-4c7f-baf5-eb1251b7ac10/WestColumbiaSCPDinTheRain.jpg?format=800w)
RE: March 2023 - Dreamin - 03-01-2023
RE: March 2023 - Michael - 03-03-2023
![[Image: 65498848484kiyh56t7.jpg?format=500w]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bb42069c76623f5183b3/324e1e67-97b9-4d06-a306-3039e070d295/65498848484kiyh56t7.jpg?format=500w)
RE: March 2023 - Dave - 03-04-2023
Thanks Don. You had an excellent photo to start with; your "Blue Hour" conversion has a quite different but engaging mood.
Michael - fine job with your "In the Rain" photo. IMO, the small spots of yellow, orange, and red make the blues stronger.
Natalie, that's a wonderful photo: strong blues fitting the theme, and the tack-sharp bird is a bonus.
Michael, another good one. Is that a Charger? I'm guessing blue is your favorite color.
RE: March 2023 - Michael - 03-04-2023
(03-04-2023, 11:58 AM)Dave Wrote: Michael, another good one. Is that a Charger? I'm guessing blue is your favorite color.
Blue? Absolutely not! A really deep crimson red would be my favorite color, followed closely by black and gold.....STEEL CURTAIN BABY!!!!!!
RE: March 2023 - Michael - 03-05-2023
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Exhibit; Heinz Museum - Pittsburgh PA. Q2
![[Image: MRN.jpg?format=850w]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bb42069c76623f5183b3/4ae103fd-7137-4338-b40a-565512ac96b7/MRN.jpg?format=850w)