This wasn’t orange. At all. But it is now. So… that happened… I guess.
Billy Madison (of his art project): “I drew the duck blue because I’ve never seen a blue duck before, and to be honest with you, I wanted to see a blue duck.”
– Adam Sandler – Billy Madison
About this image: digital photograph taken and modified with smart phone
Refrigerator Magnate 
It’s like a warm and gentle dream, Robert.
Thank you very much, S.E…
I wish I could stumble onto a few more days with fog like this… it’s amazing how much it changes the look(s) of… everything!
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Cool almost alien-scape world you created. Preemptive weakling that I am, I’d definitely have to be on my fifth ALBUTEROL toke while ingested 1/2 a box of ALAVERT-D before opening the bombay door to that kind of atmosphere!
(Hell, while we’re at it– rub some whiskey & mashed klonopins under my gums cuz (1) I don’t know what the hell is out there (2) Kane and Dallas aren’t back yet and (3) those months tossing in the cryogenic sleeping pod turned me into one crazy pisser!)
Hahaha… well, I have to admit I half considered a climb up this tree myself. I figured if there was something out there it would just see me fall out of the tree and onto my back-side though (adding insult to injury). And either way a limp would have dramatically increased my get-away time!
Thank you very much!
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What a lovely color. It’s just awesome. 🙂
Thank you very, very much, sir!
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“That’s quacktastic!” And the orange is pretty awesome 🙂
Hahahah…
*quack quack quack*
How kind of you to say! Thank you!
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Should orange mist be ominous? Wouldn’t it make you think it is toxic in some way? All I can think is how pretty it is.
Hahaha… now that you mention it…
it’s a good thing most of that color isn’t very ‘natural’, because my haz-mat suit was in the wash when I took this one!
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Stunning! Love this photo!
Why, thank you! Very, very much!
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Sometimes you just need some Orange.
Hahaha… this one is practically a Vitamin C supplement…
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I, too, would like to see a blue duck. And, perhaps, a purple goldfish. Why should they come only in gold?
Hahaha… right? Come-on, biology! Let’s shake things up a bit already!
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Orange Mist sounds like a new soft drink
At least there are no Gorilla’s hiding in there Bearman 🙂
Come to think of it I did hear some unusual noises coming from one of those orange trees…
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I was thinking the very same thing…
as long as it’s heavily caffeinated I’m all for it.
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The leaves in the foreground are so richly coloured my great friend, so much so that it is enhanced by the burnt orange mist, which is very effective for this photographic art 🙂 Your skills are definitely proving effortless but then with every fine artist, it becomes second nature. I really do like the clarity of those blood red leaves 🙂 Excellent work as always SIG.
Andro
That is ridiculously kind of you, sir! And even nicer to hear at the moment, since I’m not really used to using my phone this much, which makes me worry a bit. Thank you again for your incredibly generous comment, Andro… I really do appreciate your kindness very, very much!
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You are welcome, in fact I am here again to look at this one,
actually I am hoping to get some photograph enhancing of my
own done soon, well not up to your standards but it will be a
lot of fun experimenting 🙂 I just need to get the Arcsoft back
on my computer and then I will be having fun creating again 🙂
Have a wonderful evening SIG 🙂
Thank you very much, Andro!
AH, yes, excellent! Fingers crossed I might have found a solution to my technical woes, too (er, I should say that someone else may have found one for me)… so I am very much looking forward to doing some more involved things as well (using my DSLR, my scanner, being able to digitally plan and document hand-made artwork, and, my beloved Adobe software of course!
Very exciting news for both of us, sir! I’m very much looking forward to checking out your creations!
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Yes and yours will be spectacular as always I am certain of that 🙂 🙂 Have a very exciting twist to your Thursday and keep creating your unique and most stylish paintings and photographs 🙂
Andro
Ooh, I like the orange mist! Nice effect, Robert. The love the contrast of the red leaves, or are they pink? It’s beautiful!
I’m very happy to hear you liked this, Amy! Hahaha… oh, no… don’t get me started on what colors I see… the colors I don’t see would probably make a shorter list… and you would be bored out of you mind in NO TIME!
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Ha ha, Robert! No, I would not be bored. I would think here’s someone who is very dedicated to his art. 🙂
Ha – you’re just far too kind to ever say so! Thank you very, very much, Amy!
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This has got to be one of my many favorites of your, Sig!…It’s looks so peaceful!
Have a great week!
Why, thank you, Deb! I’m so very pleased to hear that! And thank you again! I hope that you have a wonderful week as well, my friend!
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Very beautiful.
Thank you so much!
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This could be the cover of a book … I keep seeing the title below the leaves somehow. This is stunning … especially for one who hasn’t been picking up the camera much.
Aw, thank you! 🙂 I’ve got a great title for both of us, ‘Technology: Please just work already’! 😦
Tangerine dream
That has a much nicer ring to it than ‘Tangerine Nightmare’!
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Great picture Robert. When I first saw the title though it made me think of a soft drink. Orange Mist would be a great name for a soft drink.
I was thinking the very same thing, Bo! I just hope it comes fully-loaded (with plenty of caffeine, that is)!
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I love the way how you modified this image Bob , Another masterpiece my friend I love it 🙂
I’m so happy to hear you liked this, Jake! You are always so incredibly kind, sir!
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Warming up the fog…I like the colors.
I did pre-heat my computer…
hmm… come to think of it (maybe you aren’t supposed to do that)…
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Who knows? We don’t get multi-language manuals describing the care and feeding of our computers.
Just between you and me I’ve been considering feeding my computer the odd set of knuckles…
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That’ll teach it not to mess with you!
I really like that. You always do such creative things with your images!
You are always far to kind, sir! I hope the poor images feel the same way!
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You might enjoy this quote:
Artists can color the sky red because they know it’s blue. Those of us who aren’t artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we’re stupid. ~ Jules Feiffer
Hahaha… I love that quote, Nancy!
I’ve always been a bit nervous about officially referring to myself as an artist, though… so hopefully people don’t think… *sigh* oh, well. 🙂
Claim it loud and proud, SiG:
I am an ARTIST . . . I live by my OWN rules!
Wait!
What?
Who are you calling “stupid.” 😛
If anyone is an artist, you are, Robert. In a good way, I mean!
How incredibly kind of you to say, Binky…
Hahaha… well, I don’t know…
I mean… I think I could pull-off the stereotypical ‘eccentric’ part, but…
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Hahaha… well, you know… I do already have a lot of practice with the ‘Wait!’ and ‘What?’ lines…
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The last time I saw orange mist was back in son’s teenaged days, when he lived in Tube-Sock Town.. Unfortunately, there was no overhang of pretty leaves to assure me it was safe to breathe, lol. Interesting shot/treatment, SIG.
Hahaha… speaking of ‘shots’… I hope the orange mist you are referring to didn’t require any vaccinations (I know I’ve wondered that about my laundry from time to time)!
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Oh, that’s really quite wonderful. Such a gorgeous sensation to gaze at this, Robert.
How very kind of you to say, Karen! I thank you! Very, very much!
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wow, that just looks ducky! seriously! orange you glad to have a smart phone that is as smart as that?! thanks for sharing 🙂
Hahaha… thank you very much!
Ha! Now if only its operator could figure out a few things… how do I turn this thing on again?! 🙂
very nice! more orange to the world 😀
Why, thank you! Hahaha… indeed… this one’s got plenty to spare… looks a bit like its been hitting the self-tanner! 🙂
The sun is so strong. It all turn orange 😀
It makes the world more energetic!
Thank you very much for your ‘glowing’ comment, Cristina! I appreciate it very much!
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Ah, crap. I posted some tree pictures yesterday, and yours is better by 100 miles. 1000 miles. The distance from here to the very, very naturally orange sun, actually. And it was taken by an effin’ smartphone.
Hahaha… I SERIOUSLY question the accuracy of that map’s scale, U.M… but I appreciate your kindness just the same, of course!
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I left a comment with a new email address and it went to your “to be approved folder”. My comment is now floating around in the orange mist beneath the trees.
I’ll tie myself off and see if I can’t stumble in after it, Bo…
(thanks for the heads-up – I’m not always the best about checking that folder)…
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Whoa there, bucko. You lead us gently into spring with the last photo and now it looks like you’re hustling us into fall? I think not.
Hahaha… what? You’re not buyin’? Well… maybe I could interest you in a Rolex instead… runs great…
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…….., Just drinking in your artistry. 🙂
The gentleman will have an Orange Mist, the lady will have a Mint Julep, and I’ll have my usual, a Blue Duck.
Hahaha… I’m a bit embarrassed to admit our inventory guy fell asleep on the job… can I interest you in a rum and Coke… (wait… what’s that?)… er… sorry… a Coke?
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You had me at “orange”. Orange is my favorite color, and this is gorgeous. I like it very much, Robert. Glad you tweaked it. Really beautiful.
Oh! I don’t think I knew that orange was your favorite color, Ms. D! I think mine is black (although I get into trouble for saying that sometimes because people are always saying, ‘What? That’s not technically even a color!’… but, you know. I ‘roll’ like Henry Ford sometimes.
Thank you so very much! I’m so happy that you liked this!
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I want to walk through that gate of leaves into the world beyond. The colors pull me in and I know there is happiness waiting there.
All of these feelings just looking at your piece. You have charmed my little black heart with this one 🙂
You are far too kind, Ms. B… thank you so much! I’m very, very happy to hear you liked this one! Fog might not do much for a commute, but it’s sure a lot of fun to photograph… EVERYTHING changes so dramatically! I wish I’d stumble across it a bit more often… it’s so much fun to play around with!
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I’m glad it’s orange! What a happy photo….I love the color combination and lovely composition!
Thank you very much, Mary! I thought the colors were kinda fun… the composition just sort of worked itself out. Being I’m kind of a monkey I was half-way up the tree already, you know. 😉
I just love the smell of napalm in the morning . . . Love your view through orange coloured glasses SiG!
Oh, I wish I had thought of that, Ms. K! Are you available to do some ghost-writing?!
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I’m glad it isn’t actually orange. Because if it was, I’d worry about whatever toxic vapors you might be breathing in. As it is, I love this. Orange seems to be the right color, too. You could have done red or green or blue or whatever but orange really works.
Hahaha… that’s a good point… it doesn’t seem very likely it would just be ‘Tang’, or something along those lines, doesn’t it?!
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Glorious colors Bob – flows down the plane of the image beautifully 🙂
Thank you very much, Martin! Warm colors are not always what first come to mind for me… but I do kind of like them here… I think… for some reason…
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It’s art, it doesn’t need to have happened. If it were editorial, I would be raising an eyebrow. Nice shot and postproduction.
I’m very happy to hear it’s not just me who was thinking that! I realize a lot of people are purists, and I can respect that, but I figure photographers have been manipulating their images ever since its founding… so… well… that’s my excuse, anyway (even though I completely abuse the privilege)!
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Beautiful work!
Thanks for stopping by my blog! Have a great day! 🙂
How kind of you to say!
And it was my pleasure! Thank you!
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