Provence by auntietk

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jul 22, 2007

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Description

Something about this - the light, the wall in the background, the way the postwork turned out - something - made me think of Provence. An odd thought, since I've never been there, and had to look it up to see what part of France I was thinking of. I kept trying to call it "White Wedding," after the Billy Idol song, but this other mental image kept coming back over and over. An old country house in France, roses in the garden, a warm afternoon, a glass of wine, spending time with good friends . . . So there you go. It reminds me of a place I've never been, an afternoon I've never had, in a country I've only seen in pictures. For those of you who live there, or who have visited, I hope I'm not too far off the mark! ............ The original photograph was actually taken in my next-door neighbor's back yard. I know, I know, you've told me more than once that I shouldn't be sneaking around in people's back yards! But I had their permission, and besides - I did it when they weren't home. :)

Comments (30)

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sharky_

6:57PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

It reminds me of Vanilla Ice Cream and it looks so tasty. Now you did it!!! lol. So very beautiful my friend. Aloha

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awjay

7:04PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

it reminds me of summer days... what ever happened to them ?

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Fred255

7:09PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

What a lovely rose!

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Digitaleagle

7:35PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

This is gorgeous, it looks like a painting, very beautiful!!!!

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goodoleboy

8:23PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

Oh yeah, Provence, Rhode Island. You should have some brie or edam cheese to go along with that wine. Great POV, lighting, textures and contrast in this macro. From the sharp clarity of the image, it appears you did some filter work with that beautiful rose. I've been playing with some of my mind to the extent the petals look like thin potato chips. I could have easily been shot or arrested several times for trespassing onto people's property to take photos. And since I do it mostly in the early morning, they are usually still home when I take the pics. Now if I could just keep their dogs quiet. BTW, I was going to post a rose today and tomorrow but am holding off until PJ returns from her trip.

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ICM_photo

8:59PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

Your description sounds wonderfully magic. Great shot.

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cmolsen2002

9:24PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

Provence works for me! This gorgeous rose is on a high bush, behind the lavender which sways in the fragrant breeze........... Oh me....here I go again! Look what you started with this sumptuous picture!

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mbz2662

9:40PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

Nice imagery. Beautiful photo.

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lilbiscuit

10:05PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

Beautiful white rose and great shot!

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RobyHermida

10:12PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

TARA all beauty is in the simple thing... I am glad this rose very much and it is very beautiful I congratulate you!!!!! Roby

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jocko500

10:23PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

wonderful looking

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Shucoda

11:21PM | Sun, 22 July 2007

I think you went with the right title out of the 2 you had in mind.. I think this is too soft & beautiful to be named after Billy Idol song :) I love it, well done..

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Merrylee

12:11AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Excellent...it does look like a painting.....it's beautiful Tara.

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witch_1612

12:52AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Excellent Shot!!!

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lizzibell

2:19AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Beautiful flower...

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Bossie_Boots

3:41AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Superb shotvery beautiful flower hugs loux

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Kelena

3:56AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

very beautiful

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fredster66

4:11AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Great angle, lovely work... great description! If a photo can do that, it is truly magical!

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helanker

6:05AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

What a lovely Rose and very exiting postwork and I like it. :)))

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elmurray

7:48AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

This is just beautiful Tara and I love your postwork! A stunning capture!

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Hendesse

10:57AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Wonderful image, looks very beautiful. Fantastic colors and light!

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Janiss

11:26AM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Perfect centring, light and treatment... I adore my friend!

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moochagoo

12:05PM | Mon, 23 July 2007

Its like a painting, bravo !

tr4cey

4:59PM | Mon, 23 July 2007

I think you went with the right title as well. I also think it looks like a painting, and a beautiful one. PLEASE keep sneaking round your neighbours gardens! Lol Sorry for late/lack of comments, not been spending too much time online lately.

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