A New Path
Featured in Trees June 12, 2009.
Featured in Rhododendrons May 24, 2009.
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Image taken at the Brighton Azalea Gardens in Brookeville, Maryland, May 13, 2009. This park is a member of the Maryland National Capitol Park and Planning Commission properties and was established in 1950. It is recognized as one of suburban Maryland’s springtime showcases, the gardens display more than 22,000 azaleas and other plants. Overlooks the Tridelphia Reservoir.
Image taken with the Nikon D40x with the 18-200mm vr Nikon lens and the cp filter. Hand held. Post processing included hdr in Photomatix with a single image, +/-2 eval, and into Photoshop for a light Orton.
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Denis Molodkin
Wonderful capture Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Denis … thank you so much!!! It’s a lovely place!!!
LudaNayvelt
Lois, I remember this spot from before. Lovely again!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Luda!!! Yes, I went back again this year, too … and took more pictures of course … I have a few more new shots that I’ll probably upload from time to time … it really is a beautiful place!!!! Thanks so much for your visit!!!
LYN EVANS
Ohhhhh I love this place Lois….absolutely beautiful image. Gorgeous light and shadows. Love it.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Lynnie!!!! Thank you … it was one of those days where I had to wait for the sun to come out for a second and snap the shutter quick if I wanted the fun light speckles … and usually, when the sun came out … so did other PEOPLE!! LOL!!! Sooo frustrating!!!
BigD
Lovely composition, Lois
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!
SandyK
This is so beautiful Lois, love it!
Lois Bryan replied
Sandy, thank you so much … it’s such a gorgeous place in person!!! I only hope to capture a sense of it here!!!
Megan Martin
WOW! stunning shot Lois! Looks so inviting and pretty!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Megan!!!! The funny thing is, this garden is only open during the azalea season!!!!
dogfish
great treatment, stunning result!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks sooooooooo much!!!!!!
cougarfan
Beautiful Capture Hun:))))))))))xoxoxo
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Trena!!!! Thank you, my beautiful friend!!!!!! hugzzz!!
Béla Török
Excellent composition and treatment, dear Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Bela!!! Thank you so much, sweetie!!!!
Linda Sparks
The Orton worked well on this. Just learned how to do it in my last class. Looks cool and inviting when sitting here in AZ.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, hon!!! We finally had a bit of sunlight, so out I scooted with camera in hand … have been in gray skies and rain for a bit and I was so afraid the blooms would come and go before I could get here!!
Carolyn Staut
You have given these Azaleas such a fine presentation. This is such a glorious image and sooooooo inviting. Such beautiful work you do Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Carolyn, thank you so much … I nearly burned the camera up snapping away … now to decide how NOT to flood poor RB with azalea landscape shots … lol!!!
EarthGipsy
Yet Another Stunner Lois :)
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!! I really can’t take credit for much .. this is a magical place … just stand there an press the button and voila!!!
Evita
Gorgeous image Lois !!! very magical place.. I expect to see fairies here !!! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Evita, I have to laugh … I said almost the same thing to someone else just yesterday, I think!!! But I was looking for Hobbits!!!! If I find any fairies in any of my images, I’ll let ya know!!!!!
julayneluu
Beautiful capture Lois
Lois Bryan replied
I’m so glad you enjoyed this one, thank you!!!
Rob Toombs
That is one beautiful iimage.. The colours are amazing. I have never wanted to jump into an image so much in my life.. Simply Beautiful Lois….
Lois Bryan replied
Rob, thank you so much … it’s an incredibly beautiful place … once a year when the azaleas are in bloom!!!
Randall Spencer
Wow! Did this smell as good as it looked?
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Randall, I’m afraid the azaleas don’t have a fragrance … but there was a wonderful scent of the forest!!!
XVR Photo
OOOOOOOO SO ROMANTIC!!!! LOVE THE SHADOWS, AND CONTRAST BETWEEN RED AND GREEN! COMPOSITION IS PERFECT! BRAVO!
Lois Bryan replied
Xenia, thank you very much!!! You’d love it here!!
Wanda Raines
Just beautiful.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Wanda!!!!!
Kathy Reid
Wow this is gorgeous, great effect and colours!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Kathy!!! Thank you!!!
sunshine0
Sooo beautiful! I day dream about walking on paths like this!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Marie, hon!!! It’s a glorious place!!!
Debbie Roelle
Beautiful setting, awesome color!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Debbie!! I’m so glad you like this one!!
AnnDixon
This looks so inviting for a stroll,
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Ann!!! Thanks … and it is a beautiful place for long walks!!!
Lori Peters
So beautiful, Lois. xo
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Lori!!!
wildrider58
Lovely composition
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Wild!!!!!
SueAnne
Just breath taking, instant FAV…..
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you SueAnne!!! What a lovely comment … and thanks for the fave, too!!!
Leon Walker
This is a captivating image… Marvelous!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Leon!!!!!
FlowersEtc
Fantastic photo.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!!
Evita
LOL! great minds think alike !!! hugs :D
Lois Bryan replied
They do indeed!!!!!
ldeiter78
Wow – worth another visit!!! Maybe next year I can find time to visit this place. All of your photos from the Azalea Gardens are outstanding!
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, sweetie!!! i have a ton more in here … need to fish through and make sure I don’t repeat what I posted from last year’s visit, lol!!! And you would LOVE this place!!!!!
kalaryder
A lovely shot, which must have been a joy to walk amongst
Lois Bryan replied
I have to tell you .. it’s like another world there when everything is in bloom!!
kalaryder
Featured in Rhododendron & Azaleas Group
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, YAY!!!! Thank you, sweetie!!!!!!!!!
Ilan Cohen
The colors of the flowers between the trees is so beautiful. Great composition
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much!!!!! It really is a beautiful place!!!!
skyhorse
I just want to step into the pixcture & take a stroll – excellent work!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, sweetie!!!!!
LouDuk
Nice
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Lou!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Babcia
Lovely and mysterious!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!!! It is a lovely place … glad you enjoyed the image!!
Michael E. Frye
I think I may need an “auto-favorite” button on my keyboard for you Lois. All your work is really wonderful. This shot is so lovely. So nicely done!
Lois Bryan replied
Michael … I’m beside myself with shame for missing your lovely message earlier!!! What a kind comment!!! I’m beyond honored!!!! Thank you so so much, Michael!!!!!