Rowena Wildflowers by Kevin Pieper

Saturday, 7th June 2008

Rowena Wildflowers

by Kevin Pieper

This is taken just east of Hood River, OR. First time I’ve been out there, and the flowers seem a bit stunted in size. Nice that both the lupine and balsamroot are in bloom at the same time, as it is not always the case. This particular morning was one of those ‘almost’ sunrises, where the sky tried to change, but just a bit too much cloudcover.

Kevin Pieper

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23 Comments

Lisa Atkins Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 1:14 am
This is awesome, Kevin!! I love the drama, too. But, in this case, I think the cloud cover really made the colors in the flowers POP! Great depth of field, focus, colors, everything! Bravo!
Razibul Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 6:17 am
awesome pics…………..really nice…….
Dennis Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 6:18 am
This just shows you do not need sunshine to get a great photo in the Pacific Northwest! Way to go!
Kevin McNeal Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 6:27 am
Congrats Kevin ! Was this from this last month. Great image.
John le'flock Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Great use of the rule of thirds! Nicely done!
Anurag Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Great image Kevin. As a variation you could have gone much closer to the purple flowers to see what happens.
Would also like you to give us some equipment details.
Pauline Jones Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 8:43 am
A good rule for taking flowers is to focus on one in the foreground, not necessarily in the center; it would make for better composition. Otherwise its a good shot.
Reuben Chircop Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 9:04 am
nice shot over all, the colors which i like most are very good. The clouds give this shot a special effect and contrast.
Teresa Teixeira Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 11:53 am
This is an excellent composition! Love the perspective, the sky and the wild flowers on the foreground…
Edwina Hinkle Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 12:23 pm
This is a wonderful picture, the colors showing how beautiful our planet is. I love that you can see the road so clearly.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Easter color Flowers. Beautiful.
Eileen Says:
June 7th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Pretty, pretty, pretty! EZ
ChrisB Says:
June 8th, 2008 at 12:04 am
Wonderful depth, colour and texture contrast.
G. Says:
June 8th, 2008 at 5:01 am
I can’t say anything… it’s wonderful and beautiful!
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
June 8th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Good shot. I like the composition and the colors of the flowers.
Laurie Says:
June 8th, 2008 at 10:33 pm
Majestic! Beautiful, breath-taking, and serene.
I love everything about this well-shot, magnificent scene.
Kevin Pieper Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Thanks everyone for the comments. Pauline, I’m not exactly sure what you mean, but the foreground flowers are sharp as a tack. You should see the print!
Chris Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 10:26 am
nice pic
Sue Gagnon Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 11:57 am
Fantastic colors-great perspective!
Renee Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Flowers, Flowers and more flowers! Congrats
Photo Buffet Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
Kevin, this is spectacular! Was it taken in that hilly section from the viewpoint? It’s one of the most colorful areas of broad-leafed Columbia Gorge lupine I know of.

The sky is washed out, but I think it worked to your advantage, because the star of the show is the flowers. Your work is beautiful!
Tom Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
nice perspective
a. Says:
June 11th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
Fantastically overcast!