Star Gazer

What colors and what an image! Tonality and dynamic range is just stunning in this photograph . A very minor nit is the red border to the image which is slightly distracting, but I feel it's a personal choice

Very dramatic pose and light, Pat. Your work with Helicon Focus is so good. I'm really enjoying this image alot.

This is sweet, Pat. I love the bold colors as well as the lighting here and the black BG is the perfect canvas for this beauty.

Ed

Love the comp and the rich colors. Very well done Pat.

Cool shot Pat! This is better than any star gazer shot that I have ever gotten. I like the comp and the look to the stamen and anthers.

Nathan

Dramatic colors, excellent composition. Very well done.
May

Wow, Pat! This is real? It's Absolute.
This flower deserved to be stacked (how many?), and you did a beautiful job.

Thanks for the comments you all. I appreciate them.

Rosemarie,

It was a five stack composite and I had the aperture at the first 6 on the Zeiss (love German interfaces) which I think maps to an f stop of f/16 or maybe f/13. Since I was shooting from a tripod and in aperture mode I didn't pay any attention to the exposure time. Although I had the exposure compensation set at nearly negative two f stops. I find that If I don't set the exposure compensation down I end up with blown highlights. The tradeoff of course is blocked shadows. Ah well... (smile)

Pat

Super work here Pat. Just a stunning image.

Pat: The overall tonalities set the mood of this image . which is serene, almost intoxicating from the lush vibrant colors. Viewing this image is like drinking a classic wine . A flawless capture.


Albert darmo. Que. canada

very beautifully concieved and executed.

Pat: What a riot of color this is! Great job with HF and the lighting. Bravo! >=))>

This is eye-candy! Love it. The application of light - shadowing along the petal's curves and texture gives a stunning 3-D look. Great. Ken S

Super job..Love the colors, the dramatic presentation and detail!
Barb

Pat, what an outstanding rendering of this lily. All that could be said has already been said, so I'll just add that this shot is exquisite.

Absolutely stunning, Pat! Love the colors, the lighting..everything!

Wonderful work Pat, just an amazing piece of work on your part !!!

This is totally amazing piece of work. Masterful crafting with terrific lighting. An elegant presentation.

Oh, this is such a rich image, it is almost decadent. Great technique with both the natural light and the technical work, as well as the composition.

Pat, this is so cool! The stamen almost looks neon or something. Wow....I got to try that Helicon focus sometime. Is that software pricey? Way too cool!

I am late Pat but I can't say anything about this splendid lily. Colors are awesome. A beautiful cooperation between photographer and nature.
Cheers.

Many congrats, Pat !! A remarkably beautiful image.

Congrats on a well deserved EP.

Spectacular presentation. Congratulations on the weekly pick!

A beautiful and rich image Pat, congrats on the EP.

David M. Cobb

wow what an image ! zeiss lens shows up

My hat's off to you, Pat, for the best image of the week in Flora. And what a week it was with everyone really pulling out the stops. It makes us all that much better with our lovely, in some cases dazzling, subjects.

Simply wonderful. Tones, background, light - just exquisite. Congratulations.

What a stunning piece of art! This certainly belongs on a wall.
Congrats on the EP pick too.

Well I've been missing in action for awhile so I was very pleased to see you received the EP for this fantastic flora image! Well done Pat and please accept my congratulations!

Beautiful image!

Lovely colours, great composition and wonderful lighting.

Congratulations on IOW!!!

I've just started making comments here. I try to record my very first thought.... it was, "Sumptuous". What elegant and rich colors. A wonderful floral image.

the colors and lighting are exquisite