Buckwheat and Oats

Hot! In Juxtaposition

by Ron LaFond  

Uploaded 3 May 2009 — 17 favorites

© Ron LaFond

We didn't get much rain (again) this year. So the hills are already dried out. I really love that golden color of the dry grasses and the different evergreen trees and shrubs sprouting up here and there.

Canon 20D
EF 28-135 at 135mm
f/8
1/250 sec.
ISO 400

22 responses

  • Warren ~Mangione~

    Warren ~Mangione~   gave props (3 May 2009):

    Very nice shot, Ron! The compo is just excellent.

  • Susan Littlefield

    Susan Littlefield gave props (3 May 2009):

    WOW!! Wonderful shot! I love the golden grass; I've never seen buckwheat..its beautiful!!

  • JOE FAILK

    JOE FAILK   gave props (3 May 2009):

    Great contrast of opposites!

  • Tori Lindo

    Tori Lindo gave props (3 May 2009):

    Great colours!

  • Regenia Brabham

    Regenia Brabham   gave props (3 May 2009):

    This would be great for the Juxtaposition theme. Wonderful shot.

  • David L Dubrick

    David L Dubrick   gave props (3 May 2009):

    Love the color contrast! Excellent!

  • Christopher J Chalk

    Christopher J Chalk   gave props (4 May 2009):

    Excellent Ron!

  • Leanna Lomanski

    Leanna Lomanski   gave props (4 May 2009):

    This is wonderful Ron! Love the pop of the dark red against those soft grass tones.............

  • Rob Roy

    Rob Roy gave props (4 May 2009):

    Eye grabber!! Nice flowers... nice shot, Ron!!

  • Sherry Stone

    Sherry Stone gave props (4 May 2009):

    Great shot for this theme!! Very cool photo!!

  • Nancy Richard

    Nancy Richard   gave props (5 May 2009):

    Love the contrast, here! Outstanding!

  • Judy Wanamaker

    Judy Wanamaker gave props (5 May 2009):

    This is a very nice contrast between the dry golden oat grass and the green living plant. Very nice composition and a great entry.

  • Joy B

    Joy B gave props (5 May 2009):

    Cool shot!

  • Oregon Curly

    Oregon Curly gave props (10 May 2009):

    Great composition! As the others have said, the color contrasts and texture of this is stunning.

  • Litz Go

    Litz Go gave props (12 May 2009):

    Love the color and the composition! Great image, Ron.

  • Sandy Tyler

    Sandy Tyler   gave props (14 May 2009):

    Love the contrast!! Wonder capture!

  • Andrew Lorimer

    Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (18 May 2009):

    Truly Beautiful Capture !!! Lighting and color are terrific

  • * Tabitha Payne

    * Tabitha Payne gave props (23 May 2009):

    Fantastic! I love the tones and light!

  • Kel Casey

    Kel Casey   gave props (26 May 2009):

    Nice find!

  • Mary Witt

    Mary Witt said (1 Jul 2009):

    Would make a beautiful large picture for any room. Wow.

  • Ron LaFond

    Ron LaFond   gave props (5 Jul 2009):

    Thanks all for helpin' this one go "HOT!" R

  • bonnie pelton

    bonnie pelton   gave props (27 Sep 2009):

    Superb !

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