Gardening Gone Wild Photo Contest

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Here is my entry for the Gardening Gone Wild Photo Contest for September. The subject is ornamental grasses. This is Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). The photo was taken last summer in Randy and Jamie's garden.

Comments

Carol said…
WOW! That's a winner! Gorgeous! The light... palette... textures... Fabulous...Good Luck!
September 21, 2009 at 6:42 PM
Corner Gardener Sue said…
Wow, I love the colors! I took some photos of the grass we have, but didn't like how any of them turned out, so I'm not going to enter this time.
September 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM
marmee said…
this is very pretty...i love the sunlit grasses.
September 21, 2009 at 7:14 PM
Catherine@AGardenerinProgress said…
What a beautiful picture! I love the lighting and the color in it. Good luck!!
September 21, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh I love the composition with those little flowers in the background. Great!
September 21, 2009 at 7:22 PM
Caroline said…
That's absolutely gorgeous, Phillip!
September 21, 2009 at 7:53 PM
Carolyn Parker said…
Perfect lighting and capture Phillip! Thank you for my place on your blog roll.
September 21, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Meems said…
Oooohhh... so beautiful. And I'm not surprised Randy and Jamie were growing it. Their garden is delightful.
Meems @ Hoe and Shovel
September 21, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Anonymous said…
Outstanding! My fingers are crossed.
September 21, 2009 at 9:02 PM
sweetbay said…
Gorgeous photo -- the colors are so vivid.
September 21, 2009 at 9:03 PM
Christopher C. NC said…
Bee you tea full. So much depth and movement.
September 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM
Teresa said…
Great photo! Good luck in the contest! Those colors are awesome!
September 21, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Pam/Digging said…
Beautiful color and lighting, Phillip. It's a lovely image.
September 21, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Rob (ourfrenchgarden) said…
That's an excellent shot Phillip.
September 22, 2009 at 1:47 AM
Anonymous said…
Great capture, Phillip
September 22, 2009 at 2:55 AM
Gail said…
A beautiful photo and I love the layering of color. gail
September 22, 2009 at 4:18 AM
Dave@The Home Garden said…
Very nice photo! I like the reddish hues and the lighting.
September 22, 2009 at 5:09 AM
Monica the Garden Faerie said…
Wow, what an awesome photo; I love the colors! I just took some photos this weekend of native prairie grasses, but don't know if they qualify as "ornamental."
September 22, 2009 at 6:08 AM
F Cameron said…
I agree with the others - perfect lighting! The color combination is great. I am very fond of purple fountain grass (have 4 in different containers and 4 out in the garden). Apparently, the Monarch cats like to use it for metamorphosis, too!

Good luck with your gorgeous entry!

Cameron
September 22, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Roses and Lilacs said…
Absolutely beautiful. The colors are stunning. I'm making a note of what to plant with what to get this effect in my garden;)
Marnie
September 22, 2009 at 7:21 AM
Anonymous said…
Your photo is stunning! Good luck....
September 22, 2009 at 7:37 AM
Anonymous said…
A spectacular entry! Those sun-kissed grasses are stunning.
September 22, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Frances said…
It's perfect, Phillip, a winner for sure!

Frances
September 22, 2009 at 9:01 AM
Anonymous said…
Wow, what a beautiful shot! I love the way the sun is glowing in the background.
September 22, 2009 at 10:23 AM
Lisa at Greenbow said…
I would like grasses more if I could grow a grass with this much color. A beautiful photo Phillip. Good luck.
September 22, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Southern Aspirations said…
GORGEOUS! The lighting, especially, is phenomenal.
September 23, 2009 at 4:56 AM
Randy said…
Phillip,

Thank you for the beautiful scene you captured from our garden. You truly are a wonderful photographer! ;0) Good luck in the photo contest, I'm sure you're a shoo-in for a win!

--Jamie
September 23, 2009 at 5:34 AM
Sarah Laurence said…
Wild! Such amazing colors, texture and composition. Praise to Randy and Jamie and to you for capturing it. Good luck! It is already a winner to me.
September 23, 2009 at 11:58 AM
Hamilton House said…
What amazing colors! Phillip, your photography skills are incredable. One question, Can you make my flower beds look that good? Bill
September 24, 2009 at 2:37 PM
Annie in Austin said…
The detail in the grass structure is wonderful, and the blues & yellows really make the 'rubrum' pop, Phillip!

Only one question - why didn't I plant this grass? It's so pretty.

Good luck with the contest-

Annie at the Transplantable Rose
September 26, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Frances said…
Congrats, Phillip!!! This was the best of the best in my opinion too. :-)
Frances
September 27, 2009 at 3:32 AM
Raji said…
Congrtas..yet it is the "Best of the best"...very pretty and delightful.
September 27, 2009 at 7:22 AM
Carolyn Parker said…
What fun for you Phillip– congrats!!!
September 27, 2009 at 9:09 AM
Annie in Austin said…
Just read that you were not only a winner with your readers, Phillip - but with Nancy Ondra, too! Congratulations!

Annie
September 27, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Jan said…
When I saw this photo received the BEST of the best award, I was thrilled. I would have chosen it too. It's gorgeous. Randy and Jamie have a lovely garden...(as do you)! Good thing you decided to enter this in the contest!
September 27, 2009 at 1:26 PM
Anonymous said…
Phillip - I'm back again to wish you congratulations. When I first saw this photo a few days ago I just knew it was a winner. I'm thrilled for you!
September 27, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Fran Sorin said…
Dear Phillip,
Congratulations on winning the Best of the Best Gold Medal for GGW's Picture This Photo Contest for September. You were up against some stiff competition!

In order to have your prize of ornamental grasses sent to you, I'll need your full address. Send it to me at: fransoringardendesigns@gmail.com

Let us know once you receive them and enjoy!! Fran
September 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations! Not only stunning, Best of the Best!!
September 28, 2009 at 7:47 AM
Anonymous said…
Congratulations on your win, PhilLip. You absolutely deserved it -- what a stunning picture, full of color and beauty! The colors in the background don't distract from the beauty of the grasses, but rather make them stand out. It's just perfect.
September 28, 2009 at 9:35 PM
VW said…
I just came over from GGW after reading that your photo won - and what a good choice. I love the rich colors and arching forms in the shot. Congrats!
October 5, 2009 at 10:56 AM
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