March 2023

[Michael]

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.

[Adamphotoman]

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.

   

[Dave]

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.

[Don]

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.

[Michael]

In the Rain. Q2

[Dreamin]

   

[Michael]

[Dave]

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.

[Michael]

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!!!!!!

[Michael]

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Exhibit; Heinz Museum - Pittsburgh PA. Q2