Spring Blossoms

Wendi Donaldson

Spring Blossoms

Blossom trees
Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia

Canon 50D
Sigma 10-20 mm
FEATURED in JPG Cast-Offs (04 26 09)
FEATURED in Rural Around the Globe (04 28 09)
FEATURED in Photography 101 (04 28 09)
FEATURED in Pacific Northwest Art(05 16 09)
PLACED in TOP TEN CHALLENGE – Spring Blooms in the Pacific Northwest (05 22 09)
PLACED in TOP TEN CHALLENGE – in Pacific Northwest, Blossoming Trees, July 2009

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Spring Blossoms by Wendi Donaldson
Spring Blossoms by Wendi Donaldson
  • artisandelimage

    artisandelimage

    great POV, beautiful image…
    my best, francis.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Francis, for your lovely comments!

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    stunning work WD well done to you

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you,, SSS….new avatar??!!

  • Linda Bianic

    Linda Bianic

    boo hoo,,,,, this is so beautiful… we had snow today,,, and a high of 3!!! Spring,, my ass! LOL

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    LOL!!!!!!!!!!! you need to move to Victoria!! Sorry about the snow…cruel and unusual punishment, I’d say!! Thanks for the great comment!

  • nicholphoto
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Bradley…..thrilled to be selected for the JPG group! Cheers!

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    A very beautiful photograph, great composition and very well presented.
    Well seen & captured, – Peter

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Peter…..really appreciate your kind comments!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    HEY! This looks familiar Ms. Donaldson! I actually drove by you while you were snapping away today! This is a GREAT shot Wendi. I have tried taking pics at that farm but can’t seem to do it justice. You most certainly have with this image :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Well you might have stopped and said hi!! thought I saw the Jeep!
    It’s that 10-20 lens Hun!! Glad you like it. Hope your flu is gone now!

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Great composition, perspective and colours ;)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Jan, appreciate your visit.

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin

    Awesome, awesome composition Wendi!! What can I say – straight to my favs!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Very high praise from you, Vikram!!...and truly appreciated!! thanks! You gotta love that 10-20!!

  • Gavin J Hawley

    Gavin J Hawley

    another awesome pic.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks to you, Gavin!

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Beautiful pic Wendi!! Those blossoms are lovely….what a place to be!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Certainly a perfect afternoon yesterday….. Thanks Ursula!

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Excellent composition, a beautiful shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Des! Pleased you like it.

  • Karina  Cooper

    Karina Cooper

    Very beautiful Wendi breath taking

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Karella…nothing like spring!

  • Peter Hill

    Peter Hill

    Great use of the Sigma 10-20mm Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks, Peter!!!

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    Very pretty scene

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Andy…glad you approve! LOL.

  • Karen  Betts

    Karen Betts

    wonderful image all those blossom trees in a line, must look stunning. : )

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    It’s a glorious property the way they’ve planted it. Thanks Karen.

  • Suzanne D Jaeschke

    Suzanne D Jaes...

    Excellent Wendi congrats on the feature … :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Suzi…..really glad you like this one.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Fantastic capture wendi

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Kathy…. it’s a beautiful spot!

  • Laoghaire

    Laoghaire

    Wicked shot Wendy – I have been waiting breathlessly for that “perfect” moment and alas it was not to be. This really captures the bursting of the blooms, and the shower of petals that will come on the next breeze. Gorgeous.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Figured with our winds and likely rains, it’d have to be yesterday or never…..glad I went out to capture this. Thanks, Laoghaire!!

  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Such a beautiful show of blossoms Wendi and so very nicely captured.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much Sharon!!

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Lovely shot! Nicely composed.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Colette….thanks for your lovely comments!

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    Oh wow! This is totally awesome! So soft and tender, romantic and bucolic. The landscape looks padded in pink fluff! Great use of lines and diagonals and the colours are soooo pretty! Congrats on the feature!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    You have summed this up perfectly without even being there!!! LOL.
    Many thanks Johanne for your fabulous comments!!

  • Kris Faul

    Kris Faul

    love the pink

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks….me too!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    This is so pretty! My gosh it must be heavan to stroll down this lane! Wonderful capture on diagonal just drawing the viewer into the image!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Joanne….. it is a piece of heaven, to be sure!

  • Tainia Finlay

    Tainia Finlay

    WOOOHOOO hearty congrats on your well deserved feature my friend!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaww!! Tai…thanks so much…. very sweet of you, girl!

  • becks78

    becks78

    wonderful!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks becks! pleased you like this one.

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Wow!! this is fairyland, almost too beautiful to be true, well done.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    What a great description….and you’re right!! it’s glorious and magical…thanks Wayne!

  • Sam Fletcher

    Sam Fletcher

    FAB colour!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Sam….glad you like it!

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Brilliant work Wendi. Wow, spectacular spring image. Excellent. Instant fave.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Teresa for all of your great support and comments…truly appreciate it!

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    Lovely work Wendi))

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Margarete!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful image and congrats on your feature.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Rosalie!! appreciate the feedback.

  • Danielle Knight

    Danielle Knight

    How gorgeous, this is really beautiful wendi

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Nic…..really pleased you like it!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Scott!

  • Wendi Donaldson
  • shiraz

    shiraz

    Beautiful image….!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks so much, Shiraz! appreciate your support.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    l am not only marvelling at the beautiful trees, but those fences are a horse lovers dream !! wonderful colourful capture Wendi

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Trudi…..yes, you would love it here!

  • BigD

    BigD

    Congratulations you have been featured in Rural Around The Globe.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks David….truly appreciate this image being chosen to feature in the group!!

  • clizzio

    clizzio

    This is so beautiful. Where is this located?

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hi clizzio….this was taken in Victoria, British Columbia in Canada…on the extreme west coast. It is a lot like Washington State here. Thanks!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Gotta love Spring :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mel….it’s about time coming!!!

  • Taylor Sawyer
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Wow! Many thanks for choosing this shot for a feature in Photography 101….I’m thrilled!!

  • Karen  Moore

    Karen Moore

    Just beautiful wish we had trees like this, beautiful

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    I guess we take things for granted here! we get these every spring…they line the streets in town and are gorgeous. Thanks for the visit and your lovely comment!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Seems I am not receiving all images from my WL on my bubble page…I was wondering why it was so quiet! Missed this one, so I’m glad I came for a look.
    Beautiful, love how you simply filled the frame with blossoms and the pov is fabulous.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aw, thanks, Marion!!! (RB is a bit weird these days, I know!) Very pleased you found this one….took it on Sunday – pretty amazing spot there. Glad you like this one.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    It is such a beautiful shot.

    Love it.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Malcolm…..glad you do!

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    WOW wonderful shot

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Mars!! glad you like it.

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Wendi this is sooooo very picturesque! Postcard perfect dear! Beautiful blooms and composition!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aw Pamela….you’re a doll!! thanks so much!

  • JUZ3R

    JUZ3R

    gorgeous!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks JUZ3R! ....really pleased you like it.

  • photorealm

    photorealm

    wow this is truly amazing! the green and pink work so well together…congrats on the features too! Well deserved!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks heaps, Matthew!!! Glad you like it. Thanks for the great comments!

  • Stephanie  Couture

    Stephanie Cou...

    Holy hannah… this is beautiful!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Swerden!! very pleased you like it.

  • chijude

    chijude

    How beautiful. A real lift for the spirits!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Jude….spring is such a time of rebirth and reawakening.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Just lovely the trees are georgous there.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks again, Mary….yes, we’re really lucky here in springtime.

  • Jerri Johnson

    Jerri Johnson

    Supremely beautiful…breathtaking capture…must have been ahhh-mazing in person.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Jerri, your lovely comments have made my day!! Thanks to you for that!

  • Megan Martin

    Megan Martin

    Absolutely stunning image Wendi! Brilliant colors and composition! WOW! Totally an insta-fav!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aaaawww!! I SO appreciate your lovely comments!!! thank you, and for the fav!! :)

  • Patty Boyte

    Patty Boyte

    Congratulations, such a gorgeous shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Patty….appreciate your comment!

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Wonderful framing, Wendi. Just beautiful!! An excellent presentation of Spring.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks to you, Carol!!!

  • Michael Tapping

    Michael Tapping

    So many Beautiful Images in this Gallery Wendi.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    You’re going to make me blush now!! Many thanks Michael…glad you like what you saw.

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Oh wow. This really is breathtaking! So fresh & pretty. :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Birgitta…pleased you enjoyed this one.

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    This is an absolutely gorgeous image i love it

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Shoaib, thanks for stopping by!!!

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    absolutely FABULOUS composition!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Karen….pleased you like this shot!! was an awesome place!

  • Marjorie Wallace

    Marjorie Wallace

    CONGRATULATIONS! You have been featured in PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART group.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks Marjorie…to you and the moderators, for selecting this image!! REALLY appreciate the feature…thank you!

  • snappyexposure

    snappyexposure

    Its a stunning image, my fav trees. Your take on them is just breathtaking.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Your visit and lovely comment have made my day, THANKS Paula!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    So lovely!! Wonderful composition!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Laurie….pleased you like it.

  • Barbara Applegate
  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    WOW!! What fantastic news to come home to, today. Many thanks to those who voted for this image.

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