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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artisandelimage
great POV, beautiful image…
my best, francis.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Francis, for your lovely comments!
Smudger
stunning work WD well done to you
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you,, SSS….new avatar??!!
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
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
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
Great composition, perspective and colours ;)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Jan, appreciate your visit.
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
another awesome pic.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you, Gavin!
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
Excellent composition, a beautiful shot!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Des! Pleased you like it.
Karina Cooper
Very beautiful Wendi breath taking
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Karella…nothing like spring!
Peter Hill
Great use of the Sigma 10-20mm Wendi!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks, Peter!!!
AndyGii
Very pretty scene
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Andy…glad you approve! LOL.
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 Jaes...
Excellent Wendi congrats on the feature … :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Suzi…..really glad you like this one.
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture wendi
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Kathy…. it’s a beautiful spot!
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
Such a beautiful show of blossoms Wendi and so very nicely captured.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Sharon!!
OldBirch
Lovely shot! Nicely composed.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Hey Colette….thanks for your lovely comments!
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
love the pink
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks….me too!
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
WOOOHOOO hearty congrats on your well deserved feature my friend!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Aaww!! Tai…thanks so much…. very sweet of you, girl!
becks78
wonderful!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks becks! pleased you like this one.
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
FAB colour!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Sam….glad you like it!
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
Lovely work Wendi))
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Margarete!
Rosalie Scanlon
Beautiful image and congrats on your feature.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Rosalie!! appreciate the feedback.
Danielle Knight
How gorgeous, this is really beautiful wendi
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Nic…..really pleased you like it!
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Scott!
Wendi Donaldson
shiraz
Beautiful image….!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much, Shiraz! appreciate your support.
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
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
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
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
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
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
It is such a beautiful shot.
Love it.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Malcolm…..glad you do!
Martina Fagan
WOW wonderful shot
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Mars!! glad you like it.
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
gorgeous!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks JUZ3R! ....really pleased you like it.
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 Cou...
Holy hannah… this is beautiful!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Swerden!! very pleased you like it.
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
Just lovely the trees are georgous there.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks again, Mary….yes, we’re really lucky here in springtime.
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
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
Congratulations, such a gorgeous shot!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Patty….appreciate your comment!
CarolM
Wonderful framing, Wendi. Just beautiful!! An excellent presentation of Spring.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you, Carol!!!
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
Oh wow. This really is breathtaking! So fresh & pretty. :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Birgitta…pleased you enjoyed this one.
Shoaib .
This is an absolutely gorgeous image i love it
Wendi Donaldson replied
Hey Shoaib, thanks for stopping by!!!
KarenKSmith
absolutely FABULOUS composition!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Karen….pleased you like this shot!! was an awesome place!
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
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
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.