RENOIR AT THE BISHOP’S GARDEN, a photo from District of Columbia, South

Photographer's Note

In early April I was shooting a few photographs at the National Cathedral in Washington. When I saw the two little girls exploring the colorful flowers, all I could picture in my mind's eye was the Impressionist painting, "Summer Landscape," created in 1873. In Renoir's painting hanging in the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, a woman with a parasol is seen in a garden. Frankly, I think the scene of innocent children at play, exploring nature, is even more beautiful and more endearing than Renoir's choice of the woman with a parasol.

I recently launched a group theme, National Cathedral, Washington, DC, and this photo will go in that theme. If anyone else has a photo to contribute, please feel free. And if you are in the area and have not visited the National Cathedral, I would recommend putting it among the top of your list of sites to visit. It's a place close to my heart.

Shot in RAW, 10.2 MB

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tober (8797) 2011-06-25 5:01

Merhaba Hocam, Renoir'in tarzından esinlenerek зekmiş olduğunuz bu fotoğraf зok canlı, bir o kadar da sevimli. Herhalde Renoir hayatta olsaydı bu gerзekзi fotoğrafı, izlenimci (empresyonist) bir tarzda resme dцkerdi. Elinize sağlık, saygılar. Tolga

snunney (130967) 2011-06-25 6:32

Hello Bulent,
A nicely composed shot of this colourful garden. The two little girls are nicely included. I like the lighting that picks out the colours of the blooms to good effect. Very good sharpness.

Silvio1953 (221627) 2011-06-25 6:52

Ciao Bulent, beautiful composition with lovely couple in a fantastic garden, great perspective, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-06-25 7:46

Hello Bulent,
a very beautiful composition of tulips and the two little girls. Lovely shot. Very nice atmosphere. I like it a lot.
All the best and have a nice WE,
Barbara

samson (2250) 2011-06-25 9:01

Hello Bulent

It is the inclusion of the children that makes this picture interesting. With their backs towards you, one wonders more what they are up to

regards
sam

wolf38 (30) 2011-06-25 9:16

Hello Bulent. Tulips and other flowers, two cute girls on the paved path. Beautiful light and colors. This beautiful garden truly reminiscent of the painter Renoir. For me it is an image of the eye and soul. Rgds, Wolfgang.
.... Have a nice weekend.

ines8 (6128) 2011-06-25 13:19

Merhaba, Bulent Bey,
Splendid picture, flowers and children, all that is the most beautiful and vulnerable in the world...Perfect composition and clarity, marvelous vivid colours.
Elinize sağlık,
ines

ptiza (727) 2011-06-25 13:47

Hello Bulent,
This is very emotional, expressive composition with a very cute little girls and tulips. I like tulips! Bright colors, excellent sharpness and excellent lighting. TFS!
With best regards,
Irena

nobuikehonda (3848) 2011-06-25 18:17

Hello professor Atalay,

The image full of beautiful flowers and green trees, the photo does remind us of the Renoir's painting which you have mentioned and have shown to us. These flowers and trees are lovely, but the most important essence of this image is these two children. The way you observe them is very kind, as if to say to them that they are the main participants of your photograph. The personality of the one who takes the photo is clearly reflected on the image, which is precisely the case here. I would like to ask these two children what they think of the garden. They probably have something very undeviating but have some sweet comments to make. Children are very sensitive, your photo shows us very clearly the beautiful minds of children, gentleness of your of your thought, and the beauty of the garden. Thank you for presenting to us this wonderful image. I like the photo very much.

Have a great Sunday,
Warm regards,
Nobu.

papagolf21 (152607) 2011-06-26 1:05

Bonjour, cher ami Bulent,
La peinture est une poйsie qui se voit au lieu de se sentir et la poйsie est une peinture qui se sent au lieu de se voir.
Trиs jolie image s'apparentant, en effet а une peinture d'un impressionniste de talent !
Amitiйs.
Philippe

lousat (139286) 2011-06-26 1:30

Hi Bulent,in effect it seems to see a Renoir! What a magnificent capture,i like a lot the perspective and the beautiful light balance to capture this situation at the best.Thanks for share,have a nice Sunday,Luciano.

jhm (211736) 2011-06-26 3:18

Dear Bulent,

Perhaps do these tulip picture, us think at the painter Lenoir.
But I think that these picture a little bit to sharp for a work of Lenoir.
You chose truly aware these angle, right on the path with the young girls as eye catcher, and tulips to the left side.
You work is excellent as usual, colors and presentation are pleasant for look at.
Very well done, TFS.
PS: I read your note to Nobo, about your grandchild, nice wrote.

Have a nice Sunday,
John.

Bluejeans (64251) 2011-06-26 3:33

Ola Bulent ,
Lindo ete jardim muito bem cuidado com estas flores levam o nosso olhar para as duas meninas , bom contraste de cores, parabйns!!
Um abraзo Gonзalo

macondo (20449) 2011-06-26 4:16

Hi Bulent.
Delightful shot, this. Masterful composition and crop that provides a very harmonious picture. And yes, so Renoir-like. The pose of the two girls is redolent of innocence and joy, the kind of stance that obviates completely the need for faces. The various elements of the picture lead the eye to them and despite the splendid colours of the flowers they are the focal point, standing as they do between the fresh blooming life and the worn old pathway.
Regards,
Andrew

jemaflor (147156) 2011-06-26 6:33

Hi Bulent,
Pleasant composition with flowers, colors, girls as a painting, good light capture.

anokutan (15097) 2011-06-26 7:40

Bьlent bey merhaba,
Işık зok sert dьşmьş ama minikler ve renklerle gьzel bir kompozisyon.Tebrikler.

TopGeo (38220) 2011-06-26 10:02

Hello Bulent! Great photo, perfectly balanced framing and composition, amazing perspective! Excellent light management, wonderful colours! Good idea flowers,the combination with his Renoir's painting!
Best Regards
Georgios

delpeoples (60342) 2011-06-26 11:03

Merhaba dear Bulent

Yes, Renoir would be happy. Probably even happier to be seeing little children enjoying the sunshine and flowers like this. The little girls are a lovely touch and a very essential element in your photo. I read your message to Nobu, very touching. You are blessed to have such a special little grandchild.

Have a lovely Sunday, 4am Monday for me so time to hit the hay
Lisa

shevchenko (20560) 2011-06-26 21:51

Hi Bulent,
Beautiful blooming in the spring, good discover and good frame to show a poetic corner, the stone path add old feel to the scene, good capture to the little girls too, I like the paint in WS too, thanks for sharing.

Ally

kordinator (8738) 2011-06-27 0:14

Hello Bulent
Wonderful composition with nice motive and superb colors.
Lovely irls near the tulips,fantastic scene.
Light managment is perfect.
Famous job.
Best regards my friend
saљa

vasilpro (41801) 2011-06-27 9:02

Hello Bulent,
Wonderful scene, lovely young ladies between beautiful flowers, excellent light management, very nice POV, TFS!
Greetings from Greece, Vasilis.

mesutilgim (0) 2011-06-27 10:43

Selam sevgili Bьlent,
Senin bilinen "зizgi" nin biraz dışında bir kare, ama bu da fotografik kalitesi ile, bilgi notları ile "bilimsel" bir зalışma.
Tebrikler
Selam ve sevgiler
MESUT ILGIM

jlbrthnn (76043) 2011-06-27 10:46

Hello Bulent,
You are a cultivated man, who has a good knowledge of the painting. This photo, or this picture, outstandingly consists. Flowers are as spots of colour. The girls add to the charm of this painted photography. Excellent artistic and well realized composition. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joлl

mauro61 (53429) 2011-06-27 23:58

ciao Bulent,
bella la diagonale fiorita dell'aiola con tanti tulipani e il perfetto inserimento delle bambine che passeggiano.
Ben composta la scena,
saluti
maurizio

Atousa (7131) 2011-06-28 0:23

Salam Bulent,

This shot is full of life n refreshing n it is nice to see the children are enjoying their time.. good composition, colors n light management.. thanks for the interesting WS photo as well.
Best regards, Atousa

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2011-06-28 18:41

Hi my dear Bulent

Sorry for my late reply as so busy weekday.
Very lovely tatseful peaceful shot as usual.
So wonderful impressive image by best ideal framework, vivid color touch and so much considered combination. Clear and sharp image as always. Thanks for your sharing finest work and have a good day!

Best regards,
Takero from very hot Tokyo, 30 degree

Kielia (24077) 2011-06-29 1:21

Dear Bulent,
really a lovely image with a great mood. It tells a whole story. It is very well composed and you have chosen an excellently working POV. The colors are also very nice. My compliments! And I enjoyed reading the interesting note!
Warm regards
Harriet

Mari63 (4173) 2011-06-30 11:42

Ciao Bulent, splendida aiula di tulipani, eccellenti i colori di questi bellissimi fiori. Mi piace l'inclusione delle due bimbe. Molto interessante la nota. Ciao Mari

yedirenk (11244) 2011-06-30 15:06

merhaba Bьlent hocam,
baharın coşkusunu yansıtan bir kare.cennet gibi gцrьntь..зocuklar ayrı bir gьzellik katmış..ellerinize sağlık hocam.selamlar,sevgiler.

Cevdet

serp2000 (47063) 2011-07-01 0:14

Hello, Bulent,
Lovely picture! The flowers and the Flowers, no doubt! Very nice reportage from a spring bishop's garden. The colours are superb!
Warm regards,
Serghei

jafadabret (56501) 2011-07-01 23:36

Bonjour Bulent,
Cette photo est une rйussite. J'aime ce jardin illuminй par la prйsence des tulipes et des deux fillettes. La composition, le graphisme et les couleurs sont au top pour cette belle prйsentation du printemps.
Amicalement
Jacques

ymrk (15099) 2011-07-02 8:34

ne kadar gьzel,rengarenk,insana umut veren bir fotoğraf...kardeşliğin,dostluğun da цnemine vurgu yapan bir fotoğraf..Sevgilerle hocam,

Yağmur

emka (158172) 2011-07-02 15:20

Hi dear Bulent,

How it happened that I missed this photo? it was made in the beginning of april, in my experience the best time to enjoy Washington. Wonderful tulips from the garden near National Cathedral. This place is close to my heart either. I will look for a photo to contribute to your theme. I also think that these cute little girls are more beautiful than a woman with a parasol.

Warm regards

MAlgorzata
P.S.Have a wonderful cruise!

daddo (28748) 2011-07-04 0:46

Merhaba Bulent Bey. Splendid tulips and a charming spot. The girl in the red skirt is dressed for the scene- I don't particularly like the attire on the one on the right as it distracts from the overall precise deliberations of the garden's composition.It's probably just my prejudices as to how one dresses a little girl.Lovely light. Best wishes. Klaudio.

paololg (31448) 2011-07-06 13:41

Yes, you're right, dear friend, this scene reminds me the gardens of French Impressionist paintings of '800. Maybe these pretty girls would stimulate the inspiration of Renoir or Monet, as it has stimulated your artistic inspiration in capturing this beautiful photo. Excellent, as always, the photo quality and the beautiful light. BRAVO!
Ciao, have a nice Thursday!
Paolo

s_lush (16602) 2011-07-09 10:57

Hello Bullent,
The composition of this sunny and colorful scene is highly aesthetic and attractive. The two little girls are a very good addition to the beautiful flowerbed with the wonderful red and rose tulips. There are vivid colors, bright light and perfect quality in this lovely picture!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Vasa (515) 2011-07-09 16:48

So, Bulent at the Bishop's garden....your sensibility is inside, dear friend. So nice!

Branko

eldancer1 (36343) 2011-07-11 9:19

Yes, it does reminds one of a Renoir. Very nice capture of this beautiful garden. Great pov and dof with sharp details. Wonderful colors. Well done, tfs.

Charo (51290) 2011-07-14 14:02

Hello Bulent,
It's a beautiful picture, with the two girls with this beautiful clump of tulips.
A spontaneous image with superb detail and color.
Best wishes,
Charo

Angshu (56760) 2011-07-24 21:35

Dear Professor 'A'
A beautiful picture indeed which does echo of the Renoir masterpiece. The light is fantastic here & what I like here is how you composed the picture with the perspective of the path & the flower bed, the two girls slightly off-centre...very nice & 'rich' picture
With Warmest Regards
Angshuman

Didi (61589) 2011-07-25 11:08

Hi My friend Bulent
Nice approach, interesting scene with the children.
Why not Claude Monet in Giverny ? :)
Warm regards

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-09-23 4:28

Hello Bulent,

Children and flowers combined make an excellent subject for photographers. What a beautiful garden with so many tulips in bloom and the two little girls walking by the side. I like the colors, sharpness and your informative text.

Lakshmi

chanteuse (210) 2011-12-27 10:58

Lovely! The colors, the capture of the two little girls so unaware of your presence...
I've spent many happy hours at the Cathedral and in the close with its gardens and trees. This is a beautiful reminder, thank you!

kato (11630) 2012-02-27 17:27

Hello Bulent,

This is the photograph appropriate for spring and is made heart-warming, so it's interesting and impressive to see the innocent kids exloring the nature with friend. Tulip is full-bloomed and beautiful. Good scene, good composition and excellent tone/clarity.

Kind regards,
mikio

mirosu (16313) 2013-11-05 0:15

Hello Bulent,
This is an excellently composed image with lovely colored tulip flowers. The small "garden" with red-white tulips and the stone walkway with the children in BG create perfect depth of the image. Very good sharpness and color contrast. Well done.
Greetings
Miro

ikeharel (113353) 2017-06-03 1:59

Charming sight of the two little ladies walk the trail in the garden, probably intrigued with the red and pink tulips - I'd be amazed myself, sure, Bulent.
Lovely shown the moment.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike