Ivy and Moss

Karolina P., on January 6, 2008, said:

Great photo, Matthew. It looks like it was moving or is it something wrong with my eyes? :) What a difference between those shades of green, nice composition. Greetings

Matthew Walters, on January 6, 2008, said:

Thanks Karolina. You are right, the eye doesn't settle easily here, because of the blur around the edges.

La Mugna, on January 6, 2008, said:

Great work!

Ciao, La Mugna

© Tom Lussier, on January 7, 2008, said:

Hey Matthew nice capture. Love this selective focus effect. Did you use a "Lensbaby" to achieve this? Really nice composition and color.

Are those letters in the moss? Sure looks like it. Regards, Tom

Matthew Walters, on January 7, 2008, said:

Thanks La Mugna and Tom.

@ Tom - You're right on both counts. I bought myself a lensbaby for Christmas; because the pillar is sandstone, people have found it easy to carve their names and the rougher stone then makes it easier for the moss to take hold.

The contrast between the green and the ivy first caught my eye here.

Bünyamin Kıvrak, on January 7, 2008, said:

Hello Matthew Walters !..

Very nice ivy. For another ivy, please look...

Greetings from Turkey...

Bünyamin

Hessam Moosavi, on January 12, 2008, said:

Nice shot, Greetings!

C.Vazquez, on January 17, 2008, said:

I think that ivy is one of the most beautiful plants you may find in nature. This pic is beautiful...but I miss something here or someone...maybe an elf or a fairy?? ;)

Greetings from Spain

Crystal

Matthew Walters, on January 17, 2008, said:

Thanks Hessam and Crystal. I love the way the ivy is reclaiming the stone capping back to nature.

michael habla, on January 23, 2008, said:

eyecatcher, Matthew ! great shot,

best regards michael