Scarlet Drops

I am so excited about this photo! In order to take it I had to venture from the automatic settings more than I ever have before. The overcast day and fresh snowfall presented a number of challenges that I had not anticipated. My first photos were dark and the colors looked terrible. Disappointed, I grabbed my photography book and steeled myself to figure out a solution. With an adjustment to ISO, WB, Exposure Compensation and using the AP setting I finally got this pic. It may not be anything special photographically but for me it represents a little victory!

[Nicole Jones]

envious shot! I think its great!

[Christine]

Beautiful shot, I love it, the wrinkles on the berries, the contrast of white and red, the snow covered greenery in the background!

[Deb]

Great shot! Love it! :-)

[KWind]

WEll done. The colours are great and the white so white!! Great dof too!

[Nicole]

beautiful capture!!

[mizhayz]

very pretty indeed.. love the snow barely topping each cherry!

[Farrah]

So Pretty! I love that you really have the contrast of the evergreen trees in the background. And congrats on stepping away from the auto setting!

[Amy Stevens]

Lisa, you should be exicted about this because it is gorgeous. Good for you for venturing out of your comfort zone. Once you go manual you will never go back!!!

[Paul King]

So much happening and so well it's a stunning image a fav

[Lisa Stein]

@Nicole Jones @Christine @Deb @KWind @Nicole @mizhayz @farrah @Amy Stevens @Paul King Thank you all SO much for your kind comments. They are so encouraging!

[Alison Tomlin]

Well done! The contrast in colours makes the red really pop.

[Simply Amanda]

Really nice. Love the red and the snow. Thanks for the follow. Following you back. We have similar styles:).

[Sandra]

Love reading how you researched to get the shot!

[Meg]

very nice

[Lisa Stein]

@sjwyatt30 Yep, for a girl who is easily overwhelmed by technology, it was a big accomplishment! Thank you for the comment and the follow, Sandra. Following you back!

[Lisa Stein]

@megmills Thank you, Meg!

[Tim]

Lisa. Don't be hard on yourself. This is a beautiful shot. Red berries green background and snow instantly conjures up Christmas. Great dof bringing the eye to the berries and a nice tight crop on to the subject. I think this is a terrific shot. Well done.

[Ella El Ami]

Lovely!

[Lisa Stein]

@timrox Thank you so much! I have learned and tried more things with my camera in the last nine days than I have in the 2 years since I got it. The 365 community is so talented, inspiring, and encouraging. Being here has made all the difference. So, thank you for your kind comment. I appreciate it more than you know!

[Lisa Stein]

@ellaelami Thank you so much!

[Jan K]

This is such a lovely shot, Lisa. I love the snow and the wrinkled berries. Detail is fantastic.

[Cindy]

It's a beautiful photo!

[Lisa Stein]

@jankoos @ashesand Thank you for the comments. I appreciate them so much!

[Janny]

Am enjoying looking at your early work Lisa and being able to comment on a page where there aren't already a gazillion other comments. You are a natural born photographer. This capture especially appeals to me although I have faved quite a few others.

[Lisa Stein]

@jannyography Janny, thank you for visiting so many of my images today. I was thrilled to open my email and see so many fav notices roll in! Talk about an ego boost! ;) Truly, I'm really honored and delighted that you liked what you saw. That's a big reason we do what we do, right? Making a connection through an image is what it's all about. Thank you again for the love!