peachy sunset

A busy day and another filler (well it is filler Friday after all) This is another non-macro shot taken with my Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens. I have only just discovered how much I like using it for non close-ups.

The day got off to an exciting start when Sam and I checked out the International Garden Photographer of the Year website. We had both entered pictures into the competition and heard a few months ago that we had each been shortlisted, and then about a month ago that we had each won an award.

Sam, who had a FIVE DAY(!) 365 project last year - (5 project?) had come second in the Young Garden Photographer of the Year section, and I was one of ten winners in the 'New Shoots' section which showcases the work of people who have not entered the competition before. My picture had been entered into a category called 'Breathing Spaces.' All very exciting, especially as the competition as a whole had over seventeen thousand entrants.

Sam's photo will form part of an exhibition which will be on display at various places, including Kew Gardens, in this and other countries. In typical 12 year old style he is more interested in the cash element of the prize.

Today's Boring Bird Table Bulletin (TBBTB) first sighting of a greenfinch on the feeder.


Links to our successful images:

http://www.igpoty.com/competition06/winners_ygpoty.asp?parent=winners

http://www.igpoty.com/competition06/winners_sa_newshoots_img7.asp?parent=winners

[Cat Hockey]

Very pretty :)

[Huda Morcos]

Amazing colors!

[Maggiemae]

Peachy puddles too! Lovely tree silhouettes against this pastel sky! Congrats with the awards - shows you have a gift!

[Gill W]

Nice filler!! And congratulations.. Love both the prize winning shots. Sam 's comments about his mum made me laugh!!

[Peter de Graaff]

Love the reflection

[Beryl Lloyd]

Beautiful sky & puddles -- one tends not to notice the mud track in between ,but that creates a balance in the image

[Paula Stuart]

Lovely colours. I love the composition as well.

[JH]

Yay you & Sam! That's brilliant - they're lovely shots. And stiff competition too. Nice one. Will they be displayed in hard copy at Kew? We've been meaning to visit for a while now - that would be another incentive.

Nice filler too, but then they are always are.

[Ann Stenson]

So Beautiful Jan! Fav : )

[Jan Hall]

@jewelsandbinoculars I THINK that Sam's will be at Kew, but either way the exhibition should be really good, there are some incredible images among the winners - a lot of quite 'arty' stuff - very inspiring. Not sure of the dates for Kew, but the exhibition will be at the Bankside Gallery in July (8th - 13th)

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

What a terrific landscape. It's got all the right elements and you have put 'em in all the right places. Got to go to the PP surely?

[jim huntsman]

love the color, good shot lead the eye into the photo well done

[8yearson]

WELL DONE!! Love both photos, what a talented family! Love all the colours in the sunset here, so pretty!

[Arthur Loosley]

Beautiful scene and lovely capture.

[dh (delena)]

Congratulations to you and Sam. They're both fantastic shots too.

[Jase]

Lovely skies here and the puddles make the dead space at the bottom work well. Congrats to you both :)

[Brenda Ashley]

beautiful ... wish i was there

[Linda]

Beautiful sunset.

[Alex]

Love this

[Fanny Brogden]

Amazing well done the two of you, very stiff competition too, some amazing photos, love your soft colours in this shot

[Cathy]

Fav!

[elkehochban]

Gorgeous shot! I agree and use my macro lens for a lot more than just macro shots. Congrats on the awards to you and your son!

[Johanna]

Lovely capture - and yay & congrats for you and your son for your success! That's awesome! :)

[Corrie]

Lovely shot! Your winning photo in the garden photographer is stunning, you should show that off to everybody sometime!

[Sean O'Neill]

Congratulations Jan, an incredible achievement for both of you. This is a beautiful shot too.

[bernadette mcelligott]

a peachy perfect one, and well done on the competitions,

[Graham Harcombe]

Congratulations on your competition successes. Love the shot.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Amazing!! Superb details in the trees!

[❀ Lynn]

Love your sunset....and congrats on your wins! Great photos.

[PasadenaRose]

Glorious sunset! Plus that little shimmery splash of pink in the puddles.
Congrats to both you and your son on the photo contest. What a proud time for your family. :-)

[Kristin]

Pretty tones, and I like the pink puddles!