Daffy Morning
Featured in Mood & Ambience March 21, 2009.
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I snapped this guy in the early morning of March 19, 2008. Although the crocus actually precede the daffies and the jonquils in our yard, we don’t count them as true harbingers of spring. Fact is, the crocus only last about a day or so before the deer eat them. So when the daffies and jonquils come up we know it’s really, finally spring!!! The blooms on these are about 2 to 3 inches in diameter.
Image taken with the Nikon D40x with the 55-200mm VR lens.
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chijude
One of my favourite flowers …. beautifully done. There is an old song – ‘When the daffodils dance in the sun and the rain , then we know that the spring time is coming again”
Lois Bryan replied
That sounds lovely!!!! I have so many “favorites” but the daffodil / jonquil is absolutely one of them!!!!
melant1017
This is awesome, I love it Lois :)
~A
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Antonio!!! Thank you!!! I can’t wait for spring to get out there so I can get out and start snapping them again!!! LOL!!!
andreisky
Charming!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Andrei!!!! We’ll be seeing our spring flowers again in about a month!!! YAY!!!
LudaNayvelt
well done, Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Luda!!!!!
digidreamgrafix
gorgeous.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you!!!!!
Lois Bryan
Wendi Donaldson
Yeah….spring is coming!!!! This is beautiful light, Lois….love that the leaves in the background are so beautifully deep green. Nicely done!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Wendi!!! These are one of my favorite flowers … I get so excited when they’re in bloom!!!
CraigsMom
It was always the rabbits that ate my crocuses! This is gorgeous!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, isn’t it sad when those pretty little flowers get chomped!!!
budrfli
great lighting!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!! Early morning does the trick!!!
Rick & Deb Larson
BEAUTIFUL!! Well Done Lois… Take Care Hugs from the North Country… :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hello, hello darlings!!!! Thank you!!! Hugz back to ya!!!
Adam Gormley
Hi Lois, beautiful shot here, excellent DOF and lighting of background.. Well done :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Adam!!! Thank you so much!!!!! These are somewhat frustrating to snap … at this time of day and this time of year, there always seems to be a wind blowing, lol!!!
kalaryder
Lovely capture and the tips of the leaves just catching the sunlight is a bonus
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much … yes, when i was snapping these last year, it was always in early morning!!!!! So glad you liked it!!
LjMaxx
So pretty and instantly reminded me of the springtime soon to come.. Lovely floral Lois…
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Lj!!! Thank you .. yes, I see these and it’s time to enjoy spring, for sure!!!
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
This is super, Lois. Beautiful use of available light and shadow.
Lois Bryan replied
Good morning, Mick!!!! Thank you!!!! I shot sooo many of these last year … sooo many mornings spent with wet knees, lol!!!!! But I just couldn’t resist the early morning sunshine!!
Wanda Raines
Wonderfully done!
Lois Bryan replied
HI Wanda!!! Thank you!!
Béla Török
Awesome capture, dear Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Bela!!! So glad you like this one, hon!!!!
Rosalie Dale IPA
Excellent light
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Rosalie!!!!! Thank you!!! I can’t believe we should be seeing these darlings again in about a month!!! YAY!!
Sharon Johnstone
Beautiful work lois!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Sharon!!! Thank you!!
Lorraine Parra...
great light on the flower head, ha I think it will be awhile before we see daffs!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Lorraine!!!!! I’m hoping to see them in about a month … do yours come up a lot later than March??
Blair Wainman
Perfect!!!!!!! You have the most incredible eye for lighting and composition Lois!!! I love it!!! Instant favorite!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Blair, you always say the sweetest things!!!! Thank you soooo much!!!!! Hugzz!!
Gazart
You have made this ‘daffy’ very special with excellent use of light. Top shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so very much!! Light is my favorite criteria for a good shot!! I’ve been known to snap a few in iffy conditions (the snow-cardinal for example) but usually not!!! Thank you again!!
SandyK
Lois this is a beauty and thanks for reminding me that spring in not too far off:)
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiii Sandy!!!!! Yes I KNOW!!! I was astonished when I looked at the shoot date on this one!!! That’s just about a month off!!! WHEEEEE!!!!!
sunsetgirl
lovley shot!! love the contrast with the dark & light colors!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you sooo much!!! It was very early morning. Our yard slopes down facing west in the back. So the early morning light does crazy things to my garden!!!! Strong, sharp light that is SUCH fun to play with!!!!
Von McKnelly
I need a dictionary to understand your description…crocus, daffies and jonquils are words not yet in my vocabulary. But no matter I’m enjoying this beauty just fine…..
Lois Bryan replied
... laughing … Von!!!! You goof!!!! Thanks, hon!!!!! I needed the laugh!!!!!
BarbaraManis
Beautiful capture, Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Barbara!!!! Thank you, hon!!!
Sandra Heath
What a delightful image! Such problems you have Lois! Deer eating the crocus! This city dweller longs for problems like yours. One woman’s problem is another woman’s photo opportunity. :)
Lois Bryan replied
Soooo true!!! Soooo true!!! We were sooo in love with the deer when we first moved here!!! But bless their little hearts, they do eat the landscaping … that we’ve spent $$ and hours and hours of gardening on … sigh. And they are soooo cagy!!! I wish I could say I’ve done better, photo op wise, lol, but I do have one shot!!! Thanks sooo much for visiting!!!!!
Sensiworld
Beautiful, great colours and light !
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Sylvia!!! Thank you, hon!!
Anthony Vella
Briliant work Lois. Exceptional quality. Well done my friend.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Anthony!!! What a wonderful compliment!!!!!
Xandru
Amazing shot!!! The colors are simply beautiful.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Xandru!!! I’m honored!!
Renee Dawson
This is so pretty Lois! I love the lighting.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Sweetie!!! Thank you, hon!!
robpixaday
WHOA!!!!! Stupendous!
And I love the title!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii hon!!! Thank you, thank you!!!!! Not long and we’ll be seeing them popping up again!!! YAY!!
suzannem73
Another stunning piece of art. I love the soft background. Perfect setting on your camera.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Suzanne!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!
Megan Martin
Spectacular capture Lois! I love how the yellow really pops right out! =)
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Megan!!! Sharp early morning light … really does the trick!!
Randall Spencer
My O My, Look at that! Can ya eat these? Ü
Lois Bryan replied
I wouldn’t recommend it!! This is one of the very VERY few plants that the deer won’t eat!!! LOL!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!
Lynda McDonald
i luv how the light is centered on the daffodil, quite lovely !
Lois Bryan replied
Good morning dear!!!! Yes, that was lucky!!! Thank you!!!
Kristina K
very well done lois, :)) k
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kristina!!!! Thank you!!!
Carol Barona
Amazing capture! Love the light
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Carol!!! Thank you!!!!
Jadephotos
So beautiful. I love the strong light
Lois Bryan replied
Monica, so glad you like this one … can’t believe we’ve only got about a month to go and we’ll be seeing them again!!!!
LYN EVANS
Beautiful lighting….whey hey…the daffs are out. Gorgeous shot Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii sweetie!!! Well … they’re not out YET … but the little green shoots are about 2 inches tall!!! WHEEEE!!!!
Dave Corn
Woaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa…...This one is Over The TOP Lois
Lois Bryan replied
... laughing … Hiiiii Dave!!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!! So glad you like this one!!!!! I’m getting ready for spring … as I look out the window at all the snow, lol!!!!!
George Link
Beautiful natural lighting…it’s so pure in spirit! Nice capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Dear George … My apologies for missing your comment earlier!!! What a wonderful compliment!!!! Thank you so very much!!!
Sally Omar
Beautiful!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Sally!!!
Colleen Milburn
Gorgeous work, Lois – and congrats on the feature!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Colleen!!!! Thank you, thank you, sweetie!!!
Svetlana Sewell
Hi Lois, I absolutely love the sun light on this daffodil. Was it a hot day?
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lana!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!! But no, actually, it was a very, very chilly early spring morning!!
Pat Yager
Wow, Lois, you’ve captured this one in all its elegance! The light is perfect in showing off its ruffles with the shadows. And the hint of green leaves in the back couldn’t be better! I love it! – Pat
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Pat, hon!!!! Thank you … I’m so glad you enjoyed this one!!!!
Paul Woloschuk
You’ve got wonderful light on this flower Lois.
Spring has certainly arrived at last!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Paul!!!! Early, early morning light does wonders!!
noffi
Lois…I agree with all the othjers. I especially like the light and the contrast between the values. very appealing shot. Liz
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Liz … early morning light … it was cold … and windy … but worth it!!!
Tibby Steedly
Sweet and sunny! Beautiful shot!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tibby!!!! Thank you, hon!!
Rosy Kueng
on your feature!!!!!!! this is an instant fave Lois!
love the dark colours on the background…mixed green and blue :O)) gives a great focus to the brilliant yellow…smashing capture!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, dear Rosy!!!!! I soo appreciate your visit!!!
RedRose1
Gorgeous! ... you did it so uniquely :))
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!! What a lovely comment!!
Ingz
Very beautiful Lois! and many congratulations on your feature xxx
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!!! YAY!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
Ahhhhhhhh spring has sprung at your place…lol..still waiting here!! Lovely..well done!!
Lois Bryan replied
Bevie, this one’s from last year, but this year’s are up and blooming!!! WHEEE!!!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
O congrats on feature!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much!!!
Lucindawind
beautiful lighting darlin !!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you sooo much!!!!!
rodsfotos
Love the way the soft sunlight is playing on the bloom of the daffodil Lois, you exposed perfectly on it as well to keep the eye of the virewer on the bloom,very well done and may I add my congratulations on the well deserved feature,,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so much, Rod … this is one of my shots from last year … and still a fave of mine!!! I’m so glad to know you liked it, too!!
LudaNayvelt
lovely, I can not wait until they show up, so far we have snow drops, crocuses, and I even took a picture of mini Irises this year
Lois Bryan replied
Luda, this particular shot is from last year but one of my varieties finally popped on Saturday!!!!! WHEEE!!!!!!!
Jeff VanDyke
Beautiful!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jeff!!! Thank you!!!
Tomas Abreu
Brilliant use of light!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, Tomas!!!! Early, early morning sun … it can be amazing!!!
Eugenio
:)))) Amazing capture Lois !!! Love the light and beautiful shot !!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello Eugenio!!!! Thank you very much!!!!! I’m honored!!!
Angie McKenzie
i dont recall seeing this one either! glad i stopped in! :) great light and clarity here!!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, sweetie!!! You’re soooo good to me!!! Hugzzz!!