Monday, October 24, 2011

Find Every Corner - GGW Photo Contest

Gardening Gone Wild's October Photo Contest presents the challenge to fill the frame, to make every corner of the frame count. The fall season is such a beautiful season for photographing views of trees and autumnal color. Sunsets loom with chromatic skies, and the lower light of the sun in the forest creates interesting shadows.

The circular motion created by this photo seems to draw one in to the center.


I was lucky enough to capture this sunset recently. The skies are so fascinating later in the evening.


As the leaves turn and color the forest, they create a light all their own.


This was taken as the sun was rising over the lake in late summer.


The sky is almost just as interesting as the foliage.


Although I have noticed this scene of fall foliage for many years, I still find it beautiful.


And I selected this photo to submit to the contest because I like how the sun is part of the frame.


Take a look at the other contest entrees over at Gardening Gone Wild. I am also joining Christina at Creating My Own Garden of the Hesperides for Garden Bloggers Foliage Day.
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34 comments:

  1. NHGardenOctober 24, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    All so beautiful but LOVE your selection!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Your photo did find every corner. That is the part I missed and I wish you good luck in the contest. The photo really is beautifully done.

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  3. GailOctober 24, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I like all your photos and think your entree is lovely. gail

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  4. DewiOctober 24, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Oh, how I love the light shinning through the oak leaves. Very pretty!

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  5. Wife, Mother, GardenerOctober 24, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    All very beautiful! I love the first shot, but the allure of the last so fits the season.

    Good Luck!
    Julie

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  6. IndieOctober 24, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Beautiful photos! I love the one with the trees reflected in the water! The last one is so unique with the rays of sun bursting outward. Love it!

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  7. Beth at PlantPostingsOctober 24, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Oh, I agree! That last shot is a winner! Although all of them are great. What a great idea for a photo contest! I'll have to see if I can find a worthy shot.

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  8. elaine October 25, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    A good choice for the contest - beautiful

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  9. ChristinaOctober 25, 2011 at 3:50 AM

    I love the sedum, it really does fill the frame! You could link just to this image for Foliage day, Christina

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  10. Autumn BelleOctober 25, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I agree with you on the selection. I like the sun being part of the picture and the red leaves are awesome.

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  11. PaulineOctober 25, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Love your photo of the oak tree. Stunning foliage with the sun shining through - very artistic and very suitable for Christina's Foliage Day!

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  12. Rock rose October 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    All the photos would be perfect picks but the one you chose is not only perfect for the competition but also for the season. Good luck.

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  13. Karin / Southern MeadowsOctober 25, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    All great choices! They all fill the frame and are very artistic. Best of luck!

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  14. OneOctober 25, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    My favorites are the 4th and the last. All the best!!!

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  15. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    @NHGarden It is always a difficult decision, but I am glad you agree.

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  16. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    @gardenwalkgardentalk.com Thanks, Donna. I saw the one you submitted with the trees...awesome...so much emotion, shadow, and light! I think it is always so hard to figure out what photo fits all the criteria.

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  17. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    @Gail Thanks, Gail. I appreciate the support and am glad you like the photos.

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  18. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    @garden at nina place Thanks, Nina. I think my favorites were the one I submitted, the one by the lake, and the autumn foliage. I also like the way the sun shines through to illuminate the red.

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  19. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    @Wife, Mother, Gardener That is what I was thinking as well. I don't know if seasonal subjects matter, but I am partial to those photos at this time of year.

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  20. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    @Indie Thanks,Indie. That is also another favorite of mine.

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  21. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    @PlantPostings Good luck! It is always fun to enter and to learn new things about photography.

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  22. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    @elaine rickett Thanks, Elaine. As always, it is a challenge to pick the right one for the contest.

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  23. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    @Christina Thanks, Christina. I am going to keep your meme in mind for next month. I just learned of it, and I think it is a great idea.

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  24. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    @Autumn Belle Thanks, Autumn Belle. Red just seems to be so pretty in the landscape at this time of year.

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  25. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    @Pauline Thanks, Pauline. Foliage seems to be the star these days as it transforms and the blooms fade. I really enjoy autumn.

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  26. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    @Lancashire rose Thanks, Rose. I think we all have autumn on our minds now. It is hard not to photograph all that beauty.

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  27. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    @Karin / Southern Meadows Thanks, Karin. I appreciate the good wishes.

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  28. The Sage ButterflyOctober 25, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    @One Thanks, One. All the best to you as well.

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  29. Curbstone Valley FarmOctober 25, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I really like your choice. The light, color, and texture of the last photo fills the frame beautifully. Good luck!

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  30. debsgardenOctober 26, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I like all of your shots, but I would have chosen the last one, too! The lighting and how it interplays with the leaves is wonderful!

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  31. MalindaOctober 26, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the fall sun peeking through the leaves. I can just feel the cool crispt air. Nice choice.

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  32. The Sage ButterflyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    @Curbstone Valley Farm Thanks! It was a hard decision, but I like the sun in the corner.

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  33. The Sage ButterflyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    @debsgarden I am glad you agree. I had several favorites, so I was not sure which to choose.

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  34. The Sage ButterflyOctober 26, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    @Malinda I like that photo for the same reason. It really feels like autumn when you view it.

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