Window Boxes
Top Ten in the “Cottage Window Boxes” challenge in Cottage Style September 29, 2009.
Featured in Communities August 9, 2009.
Best Viewed Large
I’ve always been attracted to window boxes overflowing with colorful flowers. As I walked along the brick-paved sidewalks of New Market, Maryland, a few weeks ago, this lovely home in the historic section caught my eye.
Image taken July 19, 2009 with the Nikon D300 and the 18-200mm vr Nikon lens. Shutter 1/500, aperture f/11.0, exp. 0.00, iso 1600. Post processing included HDR from a single hand-held image in Photomatix, some hand painting in Corel Paint 11, and a bit of tweaking in Photoshop.



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Jeff Palm Phot...
Lois a real beauty my dear!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jeffrey!!!!! Thank you so so much … it’s such a beautiful little town!!!! Lots of photo opportunities everywhere!!!
Tallow
I have been waiting all day to be the first to comment on your fantastic photo Lois. Congratulations on another fantastic piece
Lois Bryan replied
Dave, thank you so so much!!!!!! I’ve been sitting on this one for days … then last night I had another good idea, processing wise, and it solved what had been bothering me. Always trying to figure these things out, lol!!!
Jeff Palm Phot...
This town reminds me of Frederick MD! My Mother used to live there, so quaint!
Lois Bryan replied
It’s not far … due east of Frederick, Jeffrey, off of route 70 / 40!!!! Very close!! As we’re driving up to the cabin in PA we go right past both exits, lol!!!!
Tallow
all for nothing Lois. Jeffrey beat me by seconds :-)
it’s still a great shot though
Lois Bryan replied
LOL!!!! I’m HONORED!!!!!!!! Truly, truly!!!!!!
Gina Cormier
This makes a fabulous composition!!! Great eye Lois!! I know you have two of them…lol ;-)
Lois Bryan replied
Hey, Gina!!! thank you, sweetie!!! And yes, I do have two of them, lol!!!!
nadine henley
well seen, lois – and beautiful treatment!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Nadine!!!!! Thank you!!!!
Jeff Palm Phot...
I have so many pics from Frederick that I havent even got to yet!! Cant wait now!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, I can’t wait to see them!!!!!!
Agnes McGuinness
Beautiful capture, Lois. Lovely delicate hdr work. Love it!! Agnes xx
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, Agnes … I had the shutter speed too high in this one … the front of the house was in deep shadow … even with the iso cranked up, it was too dark. Thank heaven for Photomatix, lol!!!! Such an amazing little program!!!
Teresa Zieba
Wow, I love all your treatments girl. This one is no exception. Looks amazing.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!!!! This one started out a bit of a challenge … I’m so glad you think it worked out okay!!!
dinghysailor1
a stunning capture with terrific presentation ! wonderful magic you work my friend
:))
Lois Bryan replied
Awwww .. thanks, Maggie!!!!!!! Hugzz!!
ericseyes
Nice one Lois, good color!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks so much, Eric!!
rasnidreamer
Marvelous!! The composition and colors are great!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks!!! So glad you liked this one!!!!
♥Trena Sheffi...
Beautiful Capture Of Color:)))))))))xoxox
Lois Bryan replied
Aww … thanks sweetie!!
Blair Wainman
Beautiful capture Lois!! I love the lighting and perspective in this shot!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!!!
weskats
Haa…i just knew this was one of yours….and as usual…its beautiful! Your treatment of it just makes it “pop”.
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Kathy … thank you so much!!!!!
Beve Brown-Clark
Wow…working some magic in this one Lois!! That new camera is getting a great work out…:^)
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii sweetie!!!! Thank you … I think I’m on an architectural kick right now, lol!!!!! I’m so glad you liked it!!! Hugzz!!
Carolyn Staut
Lois, this one sings with charm and gardener’s delight. Beautiful tones and a wonderful richnes of contrasts.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Carolyn!!!!! Oh, thank you!!!!! You know, most of these houses have wonderful courtyards in back … as nice as the front is, I bet you’re right and that the owners are gardeners!! Thanks so much for stopping by, sweetie!!!! Hugzzz!!!
Tara Turner
beautiful…..wonderful colours :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Tara!!! Thank you!!
Smudger
excellent work lois
Lois Bryan replied
Steve, thank you so much!!!!
Rany Lutz
Lovely image!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Rany!!!
elisab
Very colorful shot of the house and window boxes.
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks, sweetie!!!!!
Béla Török
Marvellous work, dear Lois!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you, Bela!!
rosedew
Wonderful!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Rose!!!
Shaun Whiteman
A beautiful shot Lois, wonderful clours and textures, as always lovely processing!!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Shaun … I loved the textures of that wonderful old brick, too … really wanted whatever I did to the thing to bring that out. So glad you approve!!!
Denis Molodkin
Excellent work Lois! Great colours and composition!
Lois Bryan replied
thank you very much, Denis … I’m finally getting the hang of NOT going in on a shot full face … but angling a bit!!! So much to learn, lol!!!
Malcolm Chant
My Dear lois what a lovely shot to see such cared for cottages.
Great picture.
malcolm
xxx
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Malcolm … all the homes here are beautifully restored / preserved and very well loved!!!!
Ric Alexander
Lovely image Lois, there is so much color.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Ric … it started out a bit dark … thank heaven for Photoshop and a love of tinkering!!!!
billfox256
The color combination’s and this setting are all terrific, Bill
Lois Bryan replied
Bill, thank you!!!!!! I meant to add golden lily heads on the flowers in the empty lot to the rear … I may still … nothing like COLOR, lol!!!
Lucindawind
gorgoeus . .I love window boxes also xx
Lois Bryan replied
Do you?? Yes, there’s just something magical about them!!!!!
LudaNayvelt
wow, I love this peace of art, favored
Lois Bryan replied
Aww … thank you Luda, sweetie!!!!! I soooo appreciate it!!!
Peter Lessey
This is a outstanding composition Lois, Love the light and contrasts. you have captured a lot of details here.
Great work as always my friend. – Peter
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you very, very much Peter … it’s a beautiful little town … and everything is so well cared for … I’d be ashamed of myself if I didn’t do it justice!!!!! So glad you think I did!!!!
Tom Gomez
Lovely colours Lois, nice find …
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Tom!!!!!!!
Lois Bryan
Danica Radman ...
phenomenal work
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, thank you … so kind of you to visit and leave such a lovely note!!!!
Evita
Absolutely beautiful Lois !! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Dear Evita … thank you so much … I sooooo appreciate your kind visits and messages!!!! You are such a darling!!!!!!! Hugzzz!!!
johannesfrank
One again excelent choice of brown color I like this !!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hello dear Johanne!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
ldeiter78
I’m going to start calling you Lois Kinkade!! You either have the perfect lighting or create the perfect lighting with your skillful editing!!! Beautiful work!
Lois Bryan replied
Wow, Lori … that’s such a great compliment!!!!!! I love his work!!!!! Thank you sooo much, hon!!!!!
Detlef Becher
Interesting perspective Lois, I like the lines and wall textures better than the window boxes ;) Beautiful composition!
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Detlef … yes, I liked the brickwork on this image very much, too!!!
Lynda McDonald
it is nice on larger view with a play of light , quaint old brick home ay !
Lois Bryan replied
Lynda, thanks so much for taking a look on full size … it seems like, especially with the verticals, the smaller image is pretty “eh?”
LYN EVANS
I love window boxes too and this is fabulous…..wonderful shot and beautiful editing hon.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you, Lyn … I’ve never had a home with window boxes … so when i see them, I just can’t take my eyes off them!!!!
Scott Hendricks
How did I miss this when you added it? It is so well done without overdoing it. Bravo!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Scott!!!! Oh, thank you so much!!!! I love this little town and am so happy that you enjoyed a bit of it!!!!
CarolM
It has a lovely glow, Lois. Good point of view and I like flower boxes too. Beautiful processing.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Carol!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!
LavenderMoon
You always make me want to live at these little cottages!
Lois Bryan replied
Awww … Thanks, Poopsie!!!!!!! You’re such a sweetheart!!!!! Hugzz!!
Mike Griffiths
Hi my friend! Your image has been FEATURED in Communities! Congrats and thanks again for sharing your beautiful work with our Group! :)
Lois Bryan replied
Hello dear Mike … thank you so very much!!!!! This is one of my current favorites and I’m so happy to see that you liked it too!!!!! Thank you again!!!!!! YAY!!!
Bill Morgenstern
Fine subject, wonderful light and perfect image. . . :D
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Bill … thank you .. I’m thrilled that you liked this one!!!
Calin Jugarean
I have to clean my screen! It doesn’t do justice to this photo.
Love it!!! Perfect Shot. Congrats.
Lois Bryan replied
thank you very much!!!!! This is one of my favorites … so glad you enjoyed it, too!!!!
rougepoppies
This is very beautiful.
The house looks to be gorgeous.
Lois Bryan replied
Many, many thanks Rouge!!! Yes, all of the homes along this street are old, well, to us Americans they’re old … and are all so beautifully cared for. I’m so glad you enjoyed this image .. it’s one of my favorites!!!
Arrowman
A simple scene, well captured Lois !
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you so much, Colin … I’m so happy that you liked this one, hon!!!!!
SandraRos
Exquisite my dear friend it is just phenomenal !!
Lois Bryan replied
Hey Sandra, sweetie!!!! Thank you … you know how sometimes we have favorites … it’s such a kick when those whom we admire (YOU) like our faves too!!! Hugzz!!!
ega39
Wonderful, I love wondows with flowers
Lois Bryan replied
Oh I’m so glad you liked this one .. it’s one of my favorites!!!
SandraRos