Precious sunlight for tulips in Alaska by Jan Timmons
Jan Timmons

Precious sunlight for tulips in Alaska by

The sunlight through the petals and leaves looked lovely against the backdrop of the snow outside. Sunshine in Alaska always seems precious, even indoors—especially during a long dark winter. We grew these from bulbs at this south-facing window in our main living area. This has become my most popular and purchased shot. I’m humbled.

Feb. 2012
Created: 2009-03-31
Sales: 36
Comments: 358
Favorites: 180
Views: 11833

Winner of Tulips in Vases challenge (I know, how many people have those photos or flowers hanging around, ready to pop into a challenge, eh? Thank you, Patty Boyte, for letting me know of the challenge in ‘09!) I’m truly appreciative.
Featured in the Tulips group
Featured in the Pacific Northwest Art, May 30, 2009
Featured in Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams
Featured in Images & Ideas
Sold framed print, laminated print, and umpteen cards; very grateful for the encouragement!
Posted on the homepage (April 2009)

Nikon D200, tripod-mounted, Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 macro/micro lens, 105mm, f/2.8, 1/500, -0.3ev, ISO 100, natural light. Untouched from RAW. Converted from RAW to jpeg using Capture NX2.


8898 views and 186 favs, 10.2011, data required for 5,000+ group. Many thanks for the 38 sales of all sizes!

Tulips closed for rain: open soon

Tulips between rain showers

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Comments

  • Karen  Betts
    Karen Bettsalmost 3 years ago

    this is wonderful jan just love it . do you just stand the tupis in the vase bottom and add water or do you put them on a matting of some kind. really want to try this next year.

  • They come with the vase and the bulbs already sit on a plastic setting – to keep the bulbs from rotting. Then we water only up to the bottom of the bulbs. I assume you could create this with some ingenuity, Karen.

    – Jan Timmons

  • charitygrace
    charitygracealmost 3 years ago

    Very colorful and pretty! Great idea!

  • Joanne  Bradley
    Joanne Bradleyalmost 3 years ago

    Oh how pretty! They have done well in this window! And look amazing! What a wonderful composition!

  • becks78
    becks78almost 3 years ago

    Wonderful Jan! I love the color and the reflections! Great shot! :)

  • DJ LeMay
    DJ LeMayalmost 3 years ago

    What an absolutely GORGEOUS image, Jan!! Impeccable composition and the reflection in the window adds such a special touch!! btw – We have glorious sunshine today too! Don’t have a picture of it (unsuccessful – so far – at talking hubby into taking me out in the skiff) but you should see it dancing on the water!! Of course… STILL only seeing this between snow squalls! This is just a glorious image to see today!!

  • Barbara Manis
    Barbara Manisalmost 3 years ago

    Beautiful work, love it!

  • ourjrny
    ourjrnyalmost 3 years ago

    Your humour is refreshing Jan, and I love the pretty Tulips! They are lovely and look wonderful in the vases you have chosen. I am so happy you are experiencing sunshine!! With all the volcanic activity in the past several days, the warmth reflected in this lovely image is a blessing!!

  • AngelPhotozzz
    AngelPhotozzzalmost 3 years ago

    So so pretty!!!! Love it!

  • Bonnie T.  Barry
    Bonnie T. Barryalmost 3 years ago

    Jan, this is wonderful! LOVE IT! So warm and friendly and inviting!

  • lefty1
    lefty1almost 3 years ago

    love the composition and the olors, lovely Jan