Window Boxes

Lois  Bryan

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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Window Boxes by Lois  Bryan
Window Boxes by Lois  Bryan
  • Jeff Palm Photography

    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

    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 Photography

    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

    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

    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

    nadine henley

    well seen, lois – and beautiful treatment!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hiii Nadine!!!!! Thank you!!!!

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    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

    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

    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

    dinghysailor1

    a stunning capture with terrific presentation ! wonderful magic you work my friend
    :))

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Awwww .. thanks, Maggie!!!!!!! Hugzz!!

  • ericseyes

    ericseyes

    Nice one Lois, good color!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks so much, Eric!!

  • rasnidreamer

    rasnidreamer

    Marvelous!! The composition and colors are great!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks!!! So glad you liked this one!!!!

  • ♥Trena  Sheffield♥

    ♥Trena Sheffi...

    Beautiful Capture Of Color:)))))))))xoxox

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Aww … thanks sweetie!!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Beautiful capture Lois!! I love the lighting and perspective in this shot!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, sweetie!!!!!

  • weskats

    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

    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

    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

    Tara Turner

    beautiful…..wonderful colours :)

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hi Tara!!! Thank you!!

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    excellent work lois

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Steve, thank you so much!!!!

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Lovely image!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Rany!!!

  • elisab

    elisab

    Very colorful shot of the house and window boxes.

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thanks, sweetie!!!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Marvellous work, dear Lois!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    thank you, Bela!!

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Wonderful!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, Rose!!!

  • Shaun Whiteman

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Lucindawind

    gorgoeus . .I love window boxes also xx

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Do you?? Yes, there’s just something magical about them!!!!!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    wow, I love this peace of art, favored

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Aww … thank you Luda, sweetie!!!!! I soooo appreciate it!!!

  • Peter  Lessey

    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

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely colours Lois, nice find …

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you so much, Tom!!!!!!!

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  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ...

    phenomenal work

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Thank you, thank you … so kind of you to visit and leave such a lovely note!!!!

  • Evita

    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

    johannesfrank

    One again excelent choice of brown color I like this !!!!

  • Lois Bryan replied

    Hello dear Johanne!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • ldeiter78

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

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