Lost in Translation
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Black & White Sunday: One of a kind
Beauties can die, can’t they? This photo is the only thing that I have left of her.
You may grab my Black & White Sunday widget and join me. Show me your black and white photos regardless of the theme.
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Oh she is a beauty. I have a small orchid and just this morning the blossoms looked all shriveled up. She is beautiful in black and white.
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Sometimes I find shriveled blossoms to be more fascinating than the fresh one. Have you thought about taking a picture of “her”? And thank you for coming here to comment Moondustwriter 😀
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Excellent.
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Thank you, Rabirius. It turned out better than the colour version I think 🙂
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Very unique!
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I’m so glad you think that John 🙂 Wishing you a peaceful Sunday and that all goes well….
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She is indeed a beauty. “The only thing left” is what photography is about, I think. And there’s always only one opportunity to capture just that, whatever “that” is. Even – and maybe especially – rock formations on the beach. Now I need to dare another b & w.
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You have really captured one of a kind subject. I appreciate it, Meg 🙂
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She is definitely a beauty and you have a stunning keepsake of her.
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Here is my entry for this week Paula: http://collinesblog.wordpress.com/2014/08/31/some-structures/
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Such a gorgeous capture Paula. i would not have thought to do a flower in black and white. So effective.
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I saw your comment before, but at the time could not reply… I find B&W a lot more expressive in flowers with exciting shapes. This one in particular was my favourite… Thank you, Sue 🙂
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Great shot. But there will be others.
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There are already 😉 🙂
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A parte la bellezza di questo fiore e di questa fotografia , hai avuto l’originalità di riprodurla in B&W ….. Splendida!
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Credo che e piu bella senza colori 😀 Grazie Anna. 🙂
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Beautiful in B&W. Orchids are still royal flowers to me
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🙂 I have to agree with that. She was a queen 😀 Thank you, Scrapydo!
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A true beauty! Your photo makes the beauty last forever. Here is my Sunday contribution: http://travelwithintent.com/2014/08/31/vobis-gloria-nobis-exemplum-venice/
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And they set an example of bravery and hard work. Striking image, Debbie! Thank you 🙂
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what a lovely shot of a lovely flower. Here’s my contribution http://artifactsandfictions.com/2014/08/31/black-and-white-sundayone-of-a-kind/
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This museum is intriguing and must be fun to photograph. Cool contrasts, Suzanne. Thank you 🙂
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Interesting how having an image of a flower like this in b & w makes the eye take in the details of its structure in quite a different way than one would if it were in colour. This might seem obvious, but in other ways it’s rather puzzling. A very striking shot.
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Very kind of you to say this, Tish. Thank you 🙂
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Nature is exquisite in its complexity. Perfection Paula!
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Yes, this orchid is/was complex and sophisticated. Thank you kindly, Barbara 🙂
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How well she wears her black and white robes, Paula! Truly beautiful 🙂
Are you still too, too busy at work and has your head recovered?
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Thank you, Jo. Work is getting worse every day – our future is pretty uncertain now; during weekend I try to forget about it. I appreciate you asking 🙂
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Forgot to ask.. are you taking us for a walk tomorrow? I’d like to join you 😉
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Yes, Paula, I am. 🙂 A little hill climbing then I can relax next week. Michael tells me he’s spending 2 weeks on a beach with a book. Have to see what variety I can introduce to that 🙂
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This works surprisingly well as B&W. Normally I guess I would have preferred colors, but this has some good contrast in it.
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In case you want to refresh your memory and compare https://bopaula.wordpress.com/2014/06/26/thursdays-special-petalled-heart/
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That is a stunning shot! Wishing your uncertainties away ASAP Paula. Hugs 🙂
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Aw, thank you, my dear. Our country is up to its neck in deep $it, I wish it was in deep $$$$ ;). I think this will be my every day scenario for the next year or so (uncertainty – and I’d rather have that than being laid off), so I’d better stop thinking about future and take one day at the time. It has made me depressed and ill for two years, I can’t fear any more, or it will make me completely sick.
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I know it is easier said than done, but that is the best approach. Stay well Paula.
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Exquisite orchid flower, Paula. It’s such a pity that they can’t last forever, but you captured her beautifully. 🙂
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This is telepathy. I was thinking about you and how I want to stop by your place. Orchids and other plants should know by now that me buying them is a sign of a close death, and though I am aware of black thumb I can’t stop purchasing them and taking pics of them. This one was pretty unique. Thank you for coming here Sylvia. Your meaningful comments are always received with joy.
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Love all the different dimensions in this shot Paula!
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🙂 Thank you very much Patti. They turned out much better in B&W than in colour.
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What a beautiful Orchid!
http://lovehappynotes.com/2014/08/16/love-story/
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I wish I could love orchids, but they have too much or too little of some aspect of beauty that matters to me. Sorry for the unhelpful definition. Music great.
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😀 there is no accounting for tastes, Hilary 🙂
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there will be many more “one of the kind” to come 🙂 Nice B&W!
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Five more orchids came to the house after she had passed on; none of them unique, but I’ll find her 😉 Thank you, Amy.
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Funny, you have already commented on it
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Lindíssima!
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