Carpet of Sunshine

Wendi Donaldson

Carpet of Sunshine

I LOVE the canola fields here in OZ….they pop up like a magnificent carpet of sunshine…this one is no exception.
Somewhere along the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia – forgive me for not paying attention!

Canon 50D
Sigma 10-20 f/4.0-5.6
CP filter
RAW file converted

Featured in Canon DSLR, August 2009
Featured in JPG Cast-Offs, August 2009
TOP TEN PLACEMENT in Mood & Ambience, As Far as The Eye Can See, October 2009

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Carpet of Sunshine by Wendi Donaldson
Carpet of Sunshine by Wendi Donaldson
  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Glourios colours of the flowers and the sky – such amazing depth too :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you for the visit and great comments!! Cheers!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Love those colors, Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Cora…really pleased you like it.

  • TFFDavid

    TFFDavid

    It looks like it goes on forever and ever…...

    Great photograph Wendi.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    OH it truly does David….the sky is amazing here!! Cheers!

  • Johanne Brunet

    Johanne Brunet

    How beautiful, Wendi! Nature is such an amazing artist to present lovely landscapes like this one for other great artists to photograph! Great capture, my friend!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Ah yes, Johanne….I feel truly blessed to see all this amazing country!! Thanks my friend!

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Awesome Wendi, this is a stunning yellow carpet and an astonishing sky. Love it. Don.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Don….really pleased you enjoyed it too….was amazing in person!

  • terugvanver

    terugvanver

    very much like the yellow/blue contrast

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Teruq…. these fields are just begging to be ‘taken’!!! Cheers!

  • Suzanne D Jaeschke

    Suzanne D Jaes...

    Beautiful colours Wendi, Well captured …. :)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Suzie…I finally got my canola field!!!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Wonderful capture Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you Tatiana…..these fields are brilliant!! Cheers!

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Cora….truly appreciate the honour!! Thanks to the moderators for selecting this image to be featured! Cheers!

  • Ksparrow

    Ksparrow

    Wow those colors are amazing! Great depth with this!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks for the visit and great comment, Ksparrow!!

  • Albert Tsui

    Albert Tsui

    Great shot!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for the visit Alberta ….pleased you like it too!

  • Ruben Marin

    Ruben Marin

    Gorgeous!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Ruben…many thanks for that!

  • gerrardt

    gerrardt

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks absolutely, gerrard!! Cheers!

  • Bryan Freeman

    Bryan Freeman

    Beautiful photo Wendi.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks to you Bryan….pleased you like it!

  • David Murphy

    David Murphy

    lovely spotting Wendi….....miss seeing this myself!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks David…. these fields are amazing…love ‘em!! Cheers!

  • toby snelgrove IPA

    toby snelgrove...

    I don’t comment much these days … but this is outstanding .. excellent work

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    I’m honoured then that you chose to comment on this shot, Toby!! Cheers…and thank you!

  • Andy Evans

    Andy Evans

    Great shot Wendi, and a wonderful sky to top it all off.
    I’ll be out in the next couple of weeks here in WA to capture this magnificent site.
    —Andy—

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aw! these are beaut shots to get…thanks Andy. Good Luck!

  • John Mitchell

    John Mitchell

    fabulous shot, Wendi. Delighted you are making the most of your 10-20mm Sigma!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aw, yer!! the 10-20 is boss!! thanks Mitch!

  • Carol Clifford

    Carol Clifford

    Stunning…love it!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Carol…pleased you do!

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Absolutely stunning work!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Denis…pleased you like it!

  • Terry Mooney

    Terry Mooney

    superb shot Wendi.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks again Terry!! Pleased you think so. Cheers!

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    wow, what glorious colours here Wendi! Beautiful shot and instant fav!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    These fields are amazing…..just carpets of gold!! love ‘em! Thanks Ursula.

  • Janine Branigan

    Janine Branigan

    Would put a smile on your face, I love this too.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Squiresdoll….for the visit and the lovely comment!! Cheers!

  • Vikram Franklin

    Vikram Franklin

    Mrs Donaldson!! What a GREAT shot!! Love that giant carpet!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aawww!! you’re just the BEST!! Thanks Vikram…. Hugs!

  • Paul Davey

    Paul Davey

    A real feelgood photograph!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Paul….pleased you think so! me too!

  • Michael Tapping

    Michael Tapping

    Fab. image wendi. Your forgiven as to exactly where it was taken we were all to busy talking! Ii was before Warooka Cheers Michael

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Ah! glad you know where we were….thanks Michael. Love these fields. Cheers.

  • Denis Dalby

    Denis Dalby

    Such a happy scene. Those colours always make me smiiiiile! Thanks Wendi!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Denis….it’s amazing countryside here! Cheers!

  • bill oneil

    bill oneil

    Nice, congrats on the feature, and it was near Dublin…lol

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Is that Ireland?! Thanks YOU!!! xo

  • gail anderson

    gail anderson

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks to the moderators of the JPG group for choosing this image to feature. I’m really pleased about this one. Thanks!

  • sbc7

    sbc7

    I was wondering where the yellow went and a long way from home at that…Good job Wendi!!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Yer, down here in OZ…..thanks for your great comment, sbc7….appreciate it.

  • Mary Ann Reilly

    Mary Ann Reilly

    makes me want to take a deep breath. gorgeous

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    OH these fields are SO beautiful….. really happy I got to see them in bloom. Thanks Mary Ann! Cheers.

  • jphall

    jphall

    Lovely work !

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks jp…appreciate that! Cheers.

  • Jo Ann Craig

    Jo Ann Craig

    excellent shot, love the colors, so soothing.

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Jo Ann….really pleased with this one…and happy you like it too. Cheers.

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Lovely shot… :o)

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Amanda! Appreciate your comment.

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Great sky and golden carpet- beautiful capture of this field of Canola!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks naturelover….. the 10-20mm lens really picks up the skies beautifully….that and the CP filter. Pleased you like it. Cheers.

  • Michael Tapping

    Michael Tapping

    OOPs yes it was at Dublin. I said we were talking to much. Thanks Bill at least you were watching the road ! lol

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Too funny!!! thanks for trying – you were closer than I was.

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Gorgeous colours! And the sky is so dramatic too!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Des…..saw some more today – amazing riot of colour!! Cheers.

  • Adri Padmos

    Adri Padmos

    Wonderful landscape picture Wendi!
    Loverly colors and an amazing sky!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Adri….really pleased you enjoyed it as much as I did!! Cheers.

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    simply stunning

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Hey Steve…thanks!! Pleased you like this one. Cheers.

  • D.M. Mucha

    D.M. Mucha

    Good shot. The horizon is great

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks D.M…..it goes on forever!

  • Jeff Notti

    Jeff Notti

    this is beauriful. grat caputer, wonderful color

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Jeff….pleased you like it too.

  • jimbo007

    jimbo007

    I agree with you Wendi, they’re like carpet of sunshine, nice to look at. Well done! Please take a look of my version of the canola fields. Cheers

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks jimbo….pleased you like this one too. These fields certainly pop as you come around the corner!! Glad I was in OZ to see them in bloom. Love your shot too.

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    absolutely beautiful!!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Aww! Thanks Angel…..pleased you think so.

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Dreamy

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks for your great comment….appreciate your visit.

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    Wonderful colors!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Tania….pleased you think so.

  • John Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    A lovely combination of blues, greys and yellows Wendi! A beautifully captured image!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks John for your very thoughtful comments!! Appreciate the feedback.

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Simple and wonderfully effective – another fav!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks Simon…...pleased you found it!! Cheers!

  • annibels

    annibels

    Lovely in its contrasts, and promises of beautiful days ahead

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thank you annibels….we can only hope for beautiful days ahead!! Cheers!

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

  • walela

    walela

    Fabulous!!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Thanks….really like this stuff myself!! LOL

  • Alma Horn

    Alma Horn

    Beautiful image! Lovely!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Really pleased you like it. Thanks Alma for stopping by.

  • maremarie

    maremarie

    Wonderfully intense colours – this is so much like spring!

  • Wendi Donaldson replied

    Many thanks Marie….it was their winter in OZ when I took this one. The world is definitey topsy-turvey!!! LOL

  • maremarie

    maremarie

    Ah, so true! LOL, yes that’s always fascinating!

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel 26 days ago

    I Love It

  • Wendi Donaldson replied 25 days ago

    Thanks Sue…..these fields are definitely eye-catching. Pleased you like it too. Cheers!

  • Olga Zvereva

    Olga Zvereva 4 days ago

    So beautiful, Wendi!

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