my vase of sunflowers by quietpurplehaze

my vase of sunflowers

Taken on 'illustration', a mode in my Sony: it seems to work OK with sunflowers but not so well with other flowers. Perhaps the designer was a follower of van Gogh?!

Rain overnight here and more promised today. I have the day free: the blackberry and apple crumble is made (and partially eaten) and the plum jam is in the jars - a very delicate red from little plums which were mostly yellow.

A day for reading I think - I have a French detective novel to finish and then will start The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt which I picked up at the health club's 2ndhand bookstall yesterday.
That effect suit sunflowers and certainly does look like a Van Gogh
August 13th, 2015  
Stunning - fav
August 13th, 2015  
Lovely.
August 13th, 2015  
Love the processing A fav
August 13th, 2015  
great processing, maybe van gogh had one too! really like the effect fav
August 13th, 2015  
Bep
Fav. Great processing.Donna Tartt's Goldfinch is a wonderful book!
August 13th, 2015  
Sam
Gorgeous processing!
August 13th, 2015  
@gijsje

Oh good - it's also very big so should occupy me for a while!
August 13th, 2015  
@sgtpepper @gijsje @pinkpaintpot @777margo

Thanks for comments and favs! (The rain has arrived, it's pouring down and Jinks is snoozing on his bed here, luckily we went for a walk first in the dry.)
August 13th, 2015  
Loving the processing on this shot Hazel! It works really well. Fav
August 13th, 2015  
I like it - has a subtle cross between watercolour and cartoon.
August 13th, 2015  
Lovely shot, looks like a painting...great colors
August 13th, 2015  
Really like this!!
August 13th, 2015  
Love the processing on this one Hazel. Plum jam already? My plums are still green! Where do you live?
August 13th, 2015  
Lovely, van Gogh-esque composition and processing!
August 13th, 2015  
A beautiful effect, and lovely composition. Fav!! 😃
August 13th, 2015  
Fabulous image, does make me think of Van Gogh
August 13th, 2015  
Great processing effect. Fav.
August 13th, 2015  
The effect from processing is spot on. Lovely.
August 13th, 2015  
You're right, it is very effective with this subject matter. Rog and I have just returned from a walk past lots of sad looking sunflower fields.
August 13th, 2015  
They are beautiful and I really like the processing.
August 13th, 2015  
this is fantastic .. so cool on the "illustration" mode
August 13th, 2015  
Love the Effect in this wonderful shot Hazel...Fav
August 13th, 2015  
This is very excellent effect... so creative. It does have a Van Gogh feel to it. Enjoy your book and give Jinks a pat! :)
August 13th, 2015  
This is a great capture Hazel. Fav
August 13th, 2015  
A fav for me. I too am a fan of Van Gogh
August 13th, 2015  
Lovely capture and interesting processing.
August 13th, 2015  
This is lovely Hazel and an instant Fav. I shall have to look for this book The Goldfinch as with a name like that, it must be interesting.
August 13th, 2015  
Very creative.
August 13th, 2015  
@rosiekerr

Thank you and for the pat - Jinks is doing fine now, stitches out collar off, no licking!!
August 13th, 2015  
@shepherdmanswife

We live right in the south centre of England in Hampshire, these plums were in neighbouring Sussex.
August 13th, 2015  
@mrsbee

I tried it on a shot of my dog, Jinks and it was very cartoonish - use with caution!
August 13th, 2015  
this processing looks fabulous!
August 13th, 2015  
I really like this effect - it works well. Definite fav. I very much enjoyed The Goldfinch - took a little while to get into it and then couldn't put it down.
August 13th, 2015  
Fav photo. Beautiful captured and nice processed.
August 13th, 2015  
Must Fav!great processing!
August 13th, 2015  
I love this mode on your camera Hazel.......it looks so like a very beautiful painting!
August 13th, 2015  
Ps The Golfinch is a massive read but I enjoyed....I stalled a bit two thirds through but managed to finish it.
August 13th, 2015  
It works well with the sunflowers! Thank you Hazel for leaving your kind message on the loss of my dear friend Sam. I am so grateful for the care shown by so many people from across the world here on 365. it is helping me to cope with my sadness. Thanks. xx
August 13th, 2015  
Nice editing, works great with the sunflowers!
August 13th, 2015  
nicely illustrated, i've never thought of cutting sunflowers, these look fab hazel
August 13th, 2015  
fabulous processing. such a beautiful picture, fav
August 13th, 2015  
Very pretty- Van Gogh would be pleased I think!
August 14th, 2015  
Fabulous! I've been working puzzles with Rylan. This would make a lovely puzzle or poster or painting. I think you are on to something!
August 14th, 2015  
Fantastic composition of this arrangement and processing! Fav!
August 14th, 2015  
Such a great shot of the sunflowers in a vase. It almost looks like a painting. FAV
August 14th, 2015  
This is absolutely lovely and think it should be framed and hanged...I know I should have said hung, but it didn't rhyme! LOL I really do love this and in a frame it would be an awesome photo in your kitchen!!! Bright and cheery!! Huge FAV!
August 14th, 2015  
@cashew

Kathy, thank you! I thought of hanging it somewhere - but where? Running out of walls!!!!
August 14th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft

Phil, thanks, I wouldn't cut them myself but have been buying sunflowers, which other people have cut, for some years.
August 14th, 2015  
@gilbertwood

Denise it's very thoughtful indeed of you to leave me a message. I have some idea of how you feel right now from losing loved ones myself.
August 14th, 2015  
Kim
Wonderful processing!
August 14th, 2015  
wow! looks like stained glass. brilliant
fav
August 14th, 2015  
Beautiful, perfect processing.
August 14th, 2015  
Incredible picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.
August 15th, 2015  
Great effect I use PSE 12 and there is an effect like it fav:)
August 18th, 2015  
Beautiful like a van Gogh painting
August 19th, 2015  
Hey Hazel! You made the top 20 with this picture!! wow well done, many congratulations!!! :-) did I fave it before? Better do so now!
August 21st, 2015  
@Cherrill

Oh did I - thank you for flagging it up, Cherrill!!!! I'm going to get it printed and framed for the kitchen.
August 21st, 2015  
Congrats on TT! Beautiful capture.
August 21st, 2015  
Congrats on TT! What a gorgeous photo!
August 22nd, 2015  
@susanalena @yeshanghai

Hey, thank you both. This is a special prog called illustration which I just discovered on my camera!
August 22nd, 2015  
Congrats on TT, Hazel!
August 22nd, 2015  
@mittens

Marilyn, many thanks!
August 22nd, 2015  
oooh - this is so nice !!!! I have yet to fool with this button on my Sony and now I will absolutely do so. Really love this image :)
August 23rd, 2015  
Lovely processing.
August 23rd, 2015  
what a great effect Hazel, congratulations on TT
August 23rd, 2015  
Congratulations Hazel on your artistic image making it to the TT! Well deserved!
August 23rd, 2015  
Just discovered your sunflowers on the TT- I know I'm a bit late with everything these days- well done
August 26th, 2015  
Oh Hazel! Sooo gorgeous,, congrats
August 28th, 2015  
This is stunning
August 28th, 2015  
Congratulations on TT! Love it!
August 29th, 2015  
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