 A New Picture Perfect:On the Job!
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by Noelle Kauffman, Club Director of Sales
Theme: Green
“Smartphones and selfie-sticks swarmed Antelope Valley Poppy Fields in Spring 2023. I opted for a traditional-sized camera and three lenses during our trip. Parking space was even a challenge on the side of the dirt road. It was worth the shot.”
– Dominique Daito, LAPD
Noelle’s comment: No matter how you spell it, it still looks delicious …And that’s why your photo stands out and looks amazing, Dominique! The green highlights act as an important foundation for the poppies – and that face. Thank you for submitting incredible images consistently that clearly took time and effort to set up and get right. Much appreciated!
“From Banff, Canada, Emerald Lake, and Yoho National Park.”
– John Otoshi, Retired, LADWP
Noelle’s comment: I count at least three, maybe four, shades of green in this beautiful shot, John – the foreground, the lake, the near pines and the far-away pines. Nature’s palate is truly breathtaking; it’s amazing what we can see when we take the time. Thanks!
“Lone cypress tree, Monterey, California.”
– Alex Andrews, Building and Safety
Noelle’s comment: Magnificently framed and sharply rendered, Alex. All angles lead to that one cypress tree at the edge of the cliff. Now I want to go back to Monterey. Thanks for submitting!
“While looking for ‘green,’ I came across this macro photo of raindrops on a leaf. I looked at this photo and was wondering why the drops were round. It has to do with surface tension called hydrophobicity. Not enough characters left to explain.”
– John Nance, Retired, LADWP
Noelle’s comment: So incredibly delicate, John! Thanks for the image … and the lesson!
“ I was trying to get a closer look at the butterfly. This was as close as we could get before it flew away. Taken at Butterfly Vivarium, American Museum of Natural History, NYC, March 2024.”
– Christine Isidro, LAFD
Noelle’s comment: The image is so sharp I can even see the butterfly’s eyes. Amazing; it’s like a Pixar movie. (Readers, I recommend you look at this on the Alive! website online, for true clarity.) The image is masterfully framed, too, Christine. Thanks for your patience in getting this careful shot, and for submitting.
