… We need the sweet pain of anticipation to tell us we are really alive.― Albert Camus
Spring is coming. Amaryllis Bulb. Shot with a Canon 70D.
Waiting is never easy. Time inches past, and restlessness overtakes even the most patient of us.
I am anticipating the end of a virus that struck me down this week and left me on the couch. The good news is that it’s bitterly cold and stormy outside, so it’s nice to stay home, curled up under a blanket, and dropping off to sleep whenever I need to.
As the snow piles up outside (+25 inches), I have been staring longingly at this lovely amaryllis shoot that burst into bloom this week. Its delicate beauty is hopeful and reminds me that I will shake this virus, just as surely as spring will come…in time. These things can’t be rushed, as much as we’d like them to be under our own control.
I shot this image with my Canon 70D and a 85 to 200 mm lens. I applied a detail enhancement and a HDR filter to bring out the highlights and shadows. I offer it to you as a symbol of hope and beauty and the promise of spring. Have a great holiday week, everyone!
Categories: Photography
P.A. Moed 
Beautiful lighting!
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Thanks so much, Karen. A desk light with a shade comes in handy! I appreciate your thoughts.
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[ Smiles ] Beautiful image!
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Thanks so much, Renard. I’m glad it made you smile. 🙂
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Beautiful capture!
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Thanks so much, Irene. I appreciate your thoughts! I’ll check out your site next.
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That is a great lens. I love the subtlety of the colors. Get well soon.
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Thanks, Maria. It’s one of the new STM lenses. I love it! I always love hearing from you!
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That’s a good capture.. Soothing image!
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Hi, Anju. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. It’s nice to meet you here. I’m so glad you found this image soothing. It was for me too!
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Yikes Patti, I don’t think it’s even officially winter yet!!! I too, however, look forward to spring 🙂 And I too was hit with a stomach bug this week – which I think we must thank winter for also. Hope you’re feeling better and enjoying your gorgeous bloom!!
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You know, I was thinking of that as I wrote this post. We’re still not officially “in” winter yet! Oh dear. I hope you’re feeling better too. Thanks for the get-well wishes!
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This is a beautiful image. I also hope that you are feeling well soon.
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Thanks, Amy. I am feeling better!
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That’s good to hear 🙂
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exquisite light!!
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Thanks so much, Cybele.
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Wonderful image, Patti!
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Thanks so much, Jane. I value your opinions!
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Beautiful capture! Wonderful lighting. 🙂
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A beautiful creation of art.
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Thank you so much, Stephen! I’m glad you stopped by and shared your thoughts.
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