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Bursting at the seam

A fully ripe purple cabbage

6 total reviews 
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 15-Dec-2017


reply by the author on 15-Dec-2017
    Wow, thanks a total surprise on this one. Greatly appreciated!!!
Comment from nature rules


I have missed so many of your posts lately and I apologize. As there are so many wonderful ones here. I had to stop on this one and tell you how much I love it!

Your colors are completely true to a purple cabbage. And your framing has given the cabbage head the stage...but with it's supporting cast. How could you 'leave' those surrounding ruffles out?!! Perfection

The water droplets are a nice highlight and give some brilliance to this capture. But sometimes I think droplets steal the show from the main subject. In this case..you have done a good job balancing those with the beautiful cabbage.

Again...the colors are glorious! Light and shadows are excellent....natural. That is a must with this composition. Well done!! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2017


reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
    Thanks for the wonderful review. I know you appreciate anything that grows in a garden, as do I. Funny how some of the best shots come from a cloudy/rainy day. I think harsh sunlight just kills so many potentially good shot.

    I also appreciate any pun on FAR, very subtle humor. :)

    Have a great day.
reply by nature rules on 03-Nov-2017
    You are most welcome! This one is definitely a 'head' turner! :D I have a shot of an ear of corn that may be called for so you can respond... :D
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
    Lettuce continue the fine support of each other! I hope you bear with me. 🐻
reply by nature rules on 03-Nov-2017
    OK...really am laughing out loud now!! <3
reply by the author on 03-Nov-2017
    Hey, can you check out the new contract for today, does it make sense to you or not?
reply by nature rules on 03-Nov-2017
    Yes...I think the new contest makes perfect sense with the excellent examples given. I have a spot reserved! Thanks for being so active in creating contest! Love it! :D
Comment from Minnie Kaye


My Step Father would agree with you.
This is a really nice and pretty head of cabbage.
The colors are so perfect. No bugs and no brown leaves.
Good job. Thanks for posting.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
    Thanks for your review.
reply by Minnie Kaye on 11-Oct-2017
    yw
Comment from avmurray


This cabbage looks fantastic in purple and green, and with all the droplets it also looks very fresh. I especially like the close and personal approach and how the cabbage is filling the whole frame.

Your photo is pin sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the cabbage. You have also brought out the fine textures in a good way.

The format you have cropped the photo into works well and the central position of the cabbage is the best. I think this is a lovely and well taken photo, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
    I submitted a green cabbage not too long ago that did well in a contest. I hope this one does not feel too bad if it does worse. They were seemed to be garden mates, a couple feet apart.

    Thanks for the review and detailed comments.
reply by avmurray on 11-Oct-2017
    You are more than welcome Allan.
Comment from a.samathasena


What a gorgeous nature shot for the contest.Beautiful nature scene.Great entrance. The cabbage,after rain occasion and green leaves,center color water drops are make a nice scene.I like this talent work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.Wish Your Contest.

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
    Thanks very much.
Comment from supergold


a good entry to the garden contest Allan; I like the simplicity of this pic and excellent techs all around with pin sharp focus; the water drops are a bonus;

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
    Thanks for your comments on this image, appreciated.
Comment from Sange


A fine entry for this garden contest, Allan.
Your full frame crop, sharp focus, gorgeous colors and fine details on the rain drops are all working here.
EXCELLENT camera techs and fine view of this purple cabbage bursting at the seam.

Good luck ;)

 Comment Written 11-Oct-2017


reply by the author on 11-Oct-2017
    Thanks Sange for the comments on this image.