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Firstly many thanks for C&C on yesterday's upload, and particular thanks to Moira and Keith for their User Awards, which are much appreciated.
Today I am uploading a yellow hot poker, which I had never seen before I visited the gardens in Kings Heath Park. [The gardens will be open again this coming Sunday from 1.30- 4.30 and are really worth a visit - and unless it is pouring with rain I will be there camera at the ready]
I've combined the flower with several layers of ice on a frozen puddle - hence the title.
..............why?
Well why not - I felt the shapes and colours complimented each other well.
It may seem random what I use as layers but I try dozens before I am happy with the result, and I hope this speaks for itself
Thanks for looking
Helen

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 450D
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:2 Sep 2012 - 3:16 PM
Focal Length:55mm
Aperture:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/500sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Action (High speed)
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:Off, Did not fire
White Balance:Auto
Title:Ice cold yellow hot poker
Username:helenlinda helenlinda
Uploaded:11 Sep 2012 - 11:35 PM
Tags:Digital art, Digitally manipulated, Flowers & plants, Specialist / abstract
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mikbee
mikbee (e2 Member)
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11 Sep 2012 - 11:37 PM
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Certainly got the icy look Helen !!
An effective working.
Mick.

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helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2012 - 11:38 PM
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Thanks Mick Smile

annettep38
annettep38 (e2 Member)
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135 forum postsannettep38 vcard France17 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2012 - 11:39 PM
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what a fine conversion of what Chris calls a pineapple plant!
Pineapple ice sounds really good, sorbet I mean.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2012 - 11:44 PM
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Thanks Annette - I've never heard them called that before, but I did get to photograph a Pineapple Lily that my uncle had in his garden SmileSmile

Irishkate
Irishkate (e2 Member)
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Irishkate vcard United Kingdom49 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 12:26 AM
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A contradiction in hot & cold!
The cold feel definitely dominates though.
A most unique blend.
KateGrinGrinGrin

taggart
taggart (e2 Member)
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41 forum poststaggart vcard United States11 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 1:24 AM
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This works well-- and speaks of ice and icy weather---- WE have a patch of these in the nether parts of our garden (no one wants to tend them)

Daisymaye
Daisymaye (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 4:22 AM
0

Like it's under water. A lovely artistic image Helen........Sandy

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 6:06 AM
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I prefer the yellow pokers to the red ones, Helen, and I love what you have done with this. Carol

franken
franken (e2 Member)
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2344 forum postsfranken vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 7:04 AM
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Different and interesting Helen.

Ken

fentiger
12 Sep 2012 - 7:41 AM
0

A rather pleasing image using a combination of abstracts.

Albert

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 7:42 AM
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Thanks everyone for your comments SmileSmile

Ray42
Ray42 (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 7:49 AM
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Creative and interesting - excellent work

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 7:53 AM
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Thanks Ray Smile

NDODS
NDODS (e2 Member)
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160 forum postsNDODS vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 8:05 AM
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Stunningly beautiful, a piece to be proud of.

Nathan

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 8:07 AM
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Thanks Nathan Smile

reflectionsinlight
12 Sep 2012 - 8:35 AM
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GREAT AS ALWAYS

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
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213 forum postspluckyfilly vcard United Kingdom32 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 8:52 AM
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Fine work Helen very effective

rayme330
rayme330 (e2 Member)
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rayme330 vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 8:57 AM
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Your experiments and patience have paid off with an excellent image, Helen.

ray

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 9:01 AM
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Thanks William, Ann and Ray SmileSmileSmile

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 9:28 AM
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Corrr, that is a beauty well captured and the presentation
Helen as usual is outstanding
Lillian

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 9:45 AM
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Thanks Lillian Smile

danbrann
danbrann (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 10:32 AM
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An interesting image Helen and yet it is one I am not entirely hooked on. I think it is because I cannot get my head around the textured background,however I.m sure you didn't produce this image just to please me.
It is nice when others like it but most of the time we do images to lease ourselves and to hell with the views of a miserable old fuddy duddy.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 10:40 AM
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I wouldn't call you a fuddy duddy - plain speaking maybe Dan WinkWinkWink

saeidNL
saeidNL (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 11:23 AM
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Fantastic and lovely work indeed,very well done,
saeid

digital_boi
12 Sep 2012 - 11:43 AM
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why not indeed like the result

Graham

RobinF
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83 forum posts England1 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2012 - 11:53 AM
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Superb work, really stunning image Helen!
kind regards,
Robin

Rolepics
Rolepics (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 12:41 PM
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Love the texture, the colours tone so well, definitely a cool 'hot' poker!
Carole

Last Modified By Rolepics at 12 Sep 2012 - 12:41 PM
helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 12:58 PM
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Many thanks for your comments SmileSmile
A special thank you to Robin for his User Award SmileSmileSmile

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 1:25 PM
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You've given this one the 'oxymoronic' treatment, Linda. The ice layer gives more of a petrified feel to me. Very effective.

Dave

bromley-smith
12 Sep 2012 - 2:01 PM
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Wonderful concept Helen, excellent image.
Tony

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 2:14 PM
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Thanks Dave and Tony SmileSmile

Tibetan
12 Sep 2012 - 2:17 PM
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Very nice like that plenty of detail in those little florets, and a good title and colour, regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 2:55 PM
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Thanks Leon Smile

Niknut
Niknut (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 4:59 PM
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Cracking shot !!!....VERY effective bit of creativity, certainly 'twists' the brains' perception of what 'should-be' !!!...clever stuff !!

Must admit I've never seen a Yellow one before !!.Smile

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 5:35 PM
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Thanks Keith Smile

jdinne
jdinne (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 6:49 PM
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It certainly is effective Helen, its a wonderful capture.

John

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 6:51 PM
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Thanks John Smile

canonfan
canonfan (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 11:56 PM
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Excellent image Helen. Well done
Jim

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
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12 Sep 2012 - 11:57 PM
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Thanks Jim Smile

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