Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Lupine Abstract
‹ PreviousFlora GalleryNext ›

Lupine Abstract

by Ed Lowe

Gallery: FloraPosted June 23, 20081,343 views24 comments
Nikon D200
Nikon 28-70 @ 34mm
ISO 200 @ f8
10 shot multiple exposure

Sorry I have not been around much lately to comment or post, but I can see from the quality of the images that bar is still high. This is from a trip to Acadia,ME and the White mountains in NH that Mike and I just returned from. This is one of those fun shots; no cable release or tripod to be tethered to. I have been wanting to try some multiple exposures and I thought this was the perfect opportunity. This is a bit out of the box for me so please be honest.

Ed

Comments

24 comments
Comment posted by Rick Gomez on June 23, 2008 at 9:22 PM
That's a cool and creative shot. Those colors are unbeatable! :toast:
Registered on March 3, 2007, 206 Posts, 1853 Comments
Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on June 23, 2008 at 10:07 PM
Very creative, I like it a lot. Keep experimenting, good job! :toast:
Registered on February 21, 2005, 430 Posts, 5959 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 23, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Ed, Welcome back. Hope you had a very productive trip.

This is a fantastic shot, Ed. You should be proud. Were these 10 shots combined in PS or within Camera ?
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on June 24, 2008 at 12:13 AM
Very cool Ed, an impression of lupine that works well. It would look good hanging on a wall.
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 24, 2008 at 4:09 AM
I love your 'tapestry' :biggrin:
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 24, 2008 at 7:30 AM
Thanks for the comments everyone; much appreciated.
Ram - they were combined in camera. I was surprised at how easy it was.

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on June 24, 2008 at 8:20 AM
Excellent, Ed. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by David Cobb on June 24, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Nice wash of color on your abstract Ed, and the spacing on your multiple is perfect.

David M. Cobb
Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments
Comment posted by Mary Christopher S on June 24, 2008 at 11:55 AM
Wow, Ed this is beautifully done. An excellent "out of the box" image. I can see where this would be perfect for photo art as well. Outstanding work, IMHO.
:toast: :toast:
Registered on May 21, 2007, 398 Posts, 2605 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 24, 2008 at 1:13 PM
Ed, this is an absolute beauty. Looks like a painting. Superbly done.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 24, 2008 at 1:51 PM
The wonderful lines and colors work for me Ed. I like the 'dots' of color too.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 24, 2008 at 4:57 PM
Ed: This is not merely a home run, its a tape measure grand slam. Outstanding concept and execution.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by beth summer on June 24, 2008 at 5:07 PM
Very cool, Ed. Excellent use of multiple exposures. I've started experimenting with mulitple exp so please expound a bit on this process. Did you use different exposures? Did you move your camera a bit each time for a different pof?

Actually, I think you and Nathan should give us all a little tutorial on multiples :biggrin: Thanks for sharing...
Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Hansen on June 24, 2008 at 5:47 PM
Pretty Cool Ed........ I really like this. Looks like a Monet. :toast: :toast:
Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 24, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Ed,

You don't need to worry about the bar height. I really can't find enough superlatives to describe how much I like this. I'd say a grand experiment.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 24, 2008 at 9:51 PM
Hi Beth, The D200 actually makes it relatively easy to do multiple exposures in camera. First off I always shoot in manual mode. I go into the menu and select multiple exposure, then select how many exposures I want ranging from two to ten. After that I select done and I am ready. The camera automatically takes care of the exposures. For this particular image I moved the camera downward and tried to space the ten exposures evenly over the frame. This was handheld as there is no need to have things razor sharp. I hope that helps. :wavey:

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on June 24, 2008 at 10:08 PM
this is cool, like it a lot, it's like a painting!
Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Southard on June 24, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Very, very nice Ed. I think Monet would be proud. :cool:
Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on June 25, 2008 at 12:11 AM
I told you this would look pretty cool after seeing it on your screen. I think a shot like this still needs a great composition to start with even though it's an abstract. I think you nailed it perfectly, Ed. :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on June 25, 2008 at 8:47 AM
Now that's art! :toast: :toast: Great work Ed.
Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments
Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 25, 2008 at 10:04 PM
Sweet! It still says flowers but in a very abstract way.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 30, 2008 at 8:06 PM
Congrats Ed on your EP. Well deserved.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Salge on June 30, 2008 at 8:31 PM
Congrats on the EP...this is a fantastic shot! :toast:
Registered on February 23, 2006, 269 Posts, 2210 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 1, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Ed, Congratulations :toast: :toast: - Had no doubts in mind about the EP this week. I look at the pic again and go WOW :smile:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments