simply so
Greece’s typical blue & white – I found these shutters just simply irresistible :)
Canon EOS450D with kit lens (18-55mm)
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whalegeek
This is simplicity at its best. That vivid blue of the shutters is captivating. One note to improve the image. I immediately noticed the lower right and upper right color deviance and find it detracts from the beauty of this image. Perhaps a tiny crop?
BettinaSchwarz replied
... you’re right! ... yes – I’ll do that – just shave off the bits … :) thanks for that :))
BettinaSchwarz replied
ok … fixed it :) ... it really was just a shave but it makes the world of difference :) thanks for that :))
Virginia N. Fred
Fantastic, the blue stands out very well with the white all around nice work…gina
BettinaSchwarz replied
Thanks so much Gina :) I was glad that the sun was sitting just right when I happened past there :) ... the blue and white of Greece is just too special, isn’t it :)
DonDavisUK
Marvellous Bettina, you should submit this one to the Complex Simplicity of Art group. Rattlingly Good.
BettinaSchwarz replied
Wow Don – thank you so so much!! Your comment and suggestion is hugely appreciated – I’ve popped on over there :)
Saikat Babin B...
:) coolest so far!
BettinaSchwarz replied
lol … thanks so much Saikat … don’t think I’ve got anything in this “category” that can beat this … :) ... some more landscapes & seascapes … then for some ancient history, admiring the treasures of the past that the archaeologists are restoring :) ... though I promise I’ll try and limit myself to one or two images per subject, i.e. per place of interest visited …
Kelly J
Superb! Instant fave!
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow Kelly :) Thank you !!!
Martina Fagan
WOW :))
BettinaSchwarz replied
:))))
Stuart Baxter
another instant fav..I love your mastery of composition and form…you have a magnificent gift
BettinaSchwarz replied
Stuart … such comments coming from you, whose work I admire … that is one massive compliment! Thank you !!
Trish Woodford
Wow, simple but absolutely stunning Bettina :)
BettinaSchwarz replied
:) thank you Trish :) ... as I walked past it it nearly jumped off the wall and begged me to photograph it :)) ... I found it irresistible :)
Ann Van Breemen
Oh wow. This is SIMPLY Amazing!! Love it, Bettina.:)
BettinaSchwarz replied
oh Ann, you delight with your comments :) thanks so much!! :)
clickinhistory
simple and the angle of the shadows give it real depth
BettinaSchwarz replied
yeah, the sun really was in just the right place :) I was blessed to be there at that moment and see :)
ElohiAdanata
OH I love shots like this, wonderful use of negative space and love the contrast between the wall and the shutters!!
Ingz
excellent Bettina xxxx
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you so much! :) xoxox
PhotoAvenue
Fantastic image !
BettinaSchwarz replied
much appreciated :)
fauselr
very nice
BettinaSchwarz replied
delighted you like it :)
Barbara Glatzeder
oh yes!! :-))
BettinaSchwarz replied
lol … glad you “agree” ;)
thanks Barabara :)
Friederike Ale...
Great shot and title!!! :-)))
BettinaSchwarz replied
oh shucks … a very late response, I know, but thank you, Frida :)
Tenee Attoh
stunning image, in all its simplicity , wonderful color , well done!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you so much for the very generous comments Tenee – much appreciated :))
Laurie Search
Love it!!!! So simple, but so strong!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
hmmmm they say less is more – I thought I’d try it … looks like “they” might be right ;)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment :)
Candy1974
Super Idee! Super gut!
BettinaSchwarz replied
Danke Dir Candy :))
Karl Williams
Very simple, extremely effective!
BettinaSchwarz replied
means a lot to me Karl – thank you!!
DaveBassett
Simple but superb…
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow – thank you Dave !!
reneh
Simply amazing!
Love the blue against white wall!
BettinaSchwarz replied
mmmmm yes, the blue & white of Greece … can’t get enough of that :)
John Kowalski
Simply beautiful!!!!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
:)) Thank you so much John !!
Melinda Gaal
Just beautiful! I love it.
BettinaSchwarz replied
wow Melinda … thank you :))
Friederike Ale...
No Problemsche ;
)).... :)))BettinaSchwarz replied
Du bist ja suess!! :))
Stéphan Alomène
j’aime !!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
:))
dinghysailor1
brilliantly seen and captured.. love the 3D relief in that lighting – wonderful
:))
BettinaSchwarz replied
ahhhh :)) thank you Dingh !
Lisa Kenny
very nice Bettina…
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you Lisa – I really appreciate that!
Jens Helmstedt
Just beautiful!
BettinaSchwarz replied
he heeee :)) thank you !!!
Christer Fribrock
Very, very and very good eye indeed! Such a great capture! I love it!
Chris
BettinaSchwarz replied
shucks Chris – I’m flattered :)) Thank you !! Thank you very much indeed!
BettinaSchwarz
Eve Parry
I was attracted to this the moment your front page appeared on my screen. Beautifully composed.
BettinaSchwarz replied
:)) Thank you Eve
photoloi
Beautiful! Please submit to our new group Greece and all things Hellenic
http://www.redbubble.com/groups/greece-and-all-things-hellenic
photoloi
Congratulations! Your work has been featured in Greece and all things Hellenic!
BettinaSchwarz replied
Thank you so, so much, photoLoi!! I really appreciate the invites and the features! Delighted!! :))
Marian Enache
superb!!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you so much Marian :)
Jane Brack
Yes, less is more! Wonderful shot!
BettinaSchwarz replied
:)) less is more … :) I’m glad you like it Jane :)
Lois Bryan
Bettina this image is absolutely perfect!!!!!!! It is SO Greece!!!!! The funny thing is, one of the best parts of this shot is invisible … the AIR!!!!!! I bet you know what I mean!!!!!! It’s the light … but … somehow more!!!!! Well done!!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
oh yes, Lois – I know what you mean :))) I am, after all, in love with the place (why just fall in love with people if you can fall in love with whole places ;) chuckles )
I’m glad you like it so, Lois, and thank you for your lovely comments – your enthusiasm is infectious as always – I love it :))
LTPhotography
Another fav!
BettinaSchwarz replied
:)) Thank you so much :))
nadine henley
fantastic composition and simplicity, bettina – love it!
BettinaSchwarz replied
thank you so much Nadine :))
Kathy Reid
Simplicity at it’s best… awesome!!!
BettinaSchwarz replied
:))) ahhh – thank you Kathy :)
Carol Walker
I’ve just looked through your whole gallery of photos and descriptions and really enjoyed them all!
BettinaSchwarz replied
Wow Carol – that’s a compliment and a half !! Thank yo uso much for taking he time to take the journey and thank yo so much for taking hte time to let me know – what a delight :))
~ Tina
kappisan 15 days ago
What can i say….
i totally agree with All the compliments made above!:)
(and the ones yet to come too!)
Well done!:)
ildilazar 4 days ago
How lovely minimal composition,great work Bettina!
redtree 3 days ago
Wonderful simplicity. Regards RT