Japanese Hibiscus

Gallery: FloraPosted May 25, 2009563 views34 comments

I was intrigued by the unique metallic color to this flower. I couldn't shoot the whole flower because of distracting BG, so I tried to zoom in. I don't know if I've succeeded in making a decent image or not.
5D2,180 macro,1/100 @ f/20, iso400

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 25, 2009 at 7:29 PM

Michael: This is crazy good! What's really weird is that Chrissy and I were surfing some floral sites not 20 minutes ago and saw one of these that we're probably going to buy for our garden. I think your shot just lightened my wallet

. >=))>

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Comment posted by Reed Bowman on May 25, 2009 at 7:53 PM

Wow... did you ever. I really love this. The comp is perfect and the colors are wonderful... the orangish colors almost look like a kiss of late light on the flower... the raindrops omnly add to this... beautiful...

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Rosemarie Arbur on May 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM

I think the image is more than 'decent,' Michael; it's dramatic, and I think the composition integrates it well. My only suggestion is a bit more sharpening to bring out the texture of the petals.

Registered on March 19, 2008, 189 Posts, 1644 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM

Decent enough for me! I would like to have seen a bit more of the red center moved to the right a bit, for composition only.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on May 25, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Great lines, great color, great comp.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 25, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Essence of cool! Well done, orange is my favorite digital color and the rest of the photo is setting it up to enjoy...esp sweet w/the curls n soft shadows at edges. Droplets are an added bonus.

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 25, 2009 at 9:28 PM

Hi michael

No, this is not decent at all , Its so enjoyably good, that its almost decadent , like owning a monet. or drinking a $300 bottle of wine. Beautiful, Beautiful

Albert Darmo Que. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on May 25, 2009 at 10:08 PM

These petals look more like a composition of colorful scallop shells. Wonderful color and detail Michael and the droplets are an added bonus. The top of the middle petal looks as if it has some haloing, but I might be wrong. Cool shot.

David M. Cobb

Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Sharp on May 25, 2009 at 10:15 PM

Exceptional, enthralling...full of interest!

Registered on December 9, 2007, 258 Posts, 9892 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM

Great comp, love the drops, wonderful colors, and great dof. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 25, 2009 at 10:55 PM

Michael ... really? If you're not sure about this image being decent or not I would sure love to see those you really like!

This is awesome in my book! Great composition, some unique coloration and the upper right just seems to glow. We all love waterdrops as elements too. I can't find anything I don't love about this one! Great extraction.

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 25, 2009 at 11:08 PM

Major meter spike on this one

Send those "not so decent" photos my way please

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 25, 2009 at 11:30 PM

Don't know what I can add Michael that hasn't already been said. This is certainly one of my all time favorites from the gallery. Exceptional + .

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Matthew Lippert on May 26, 2009 at 1:29 AM

This is amazing! I think this is a success for sure. I think I'm getting a case of macro envy.

Registered on March 9, 2009, 26 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 26, 2009 at 1:57 AM

Really cool Michael. Great tones and I like the water droplets. Nice lines too. A really intriguing shot.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 26, 2009 at 3:06 AM

Simply superb, Michael ! Wonderful composition, lighting and textures.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 26, 2009 at 4:27 AM

Gosh, let me clarify it for you! I think this is tremendous! Your comp is brilliant the way it captures the essence of the flower and its unique combination of colors. Nice touch with the water drops, too, of course. I rate it a complete success. I love how it leaves the rest of the flower to the imagination. Stunning.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 26, 2009 at 9:28 AM

Michael I really like this image. Great color, details and a very nice composition. Great stuff.

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on May 26, 2009 at 1:12 PM

Hey Michael
Wow .......this is just crazy. Fantastic colors, comp and detail, The water drops don't hurt either. Succeeded??? well yes I think you did!! Great Job

Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 26, 2009 at 5:54 PM

Decent? It's beautiful Michael! The texture is splendid, the colors unique. Great composition, movement, depth. I love it.
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 26, 2009 at 6:33 PM

Reminds me of a Japanese fan with the delicate paintnig in shades and colors. Interesting comp and details. Love it!

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Ward on May 26, 2009 at 7:39 PM

Just gorgeous! Wonderfully subtle tones and a flawless composition.

Registered on February 26, 2009, 304 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 27, 2009 at 12:48 AM

Marvelous colors, and excellent perspective and composition.
Sure works for me!
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 27, 2009 at 7:10 AM

What a terrific find and capture. Amazing. Beautiful crafted and presented.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on May 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM

Thanks to all for the great comments and suggestions.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on May 27, 2009 at 3:52 PM

Fantastic light and superb composition. Love this.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 27, 2009 at 8:47 PM

I love the interplay of warm and cool colors in this along with the graceful curving lines. This rocks, brother. BTW, nice finishing touch with the water drops.

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 2, 2009 at 4:16 AM

What a pleasure to see this image get the EP in flora. It's so cool, Michael!

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 2, 2009 at 8:51 AM

Congrats on a super image. Comp color and design are terrific.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Thomas Biggs on June 2, 2009 at 12:04 PM

Oh yeah I'd say you succeed!!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 2, 2009 at 9:50 PM

Congrats, and well deserved on the EP!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 2, 2009 at 10:05 PM

You deserved it Michael

Congrats on the E P.

Albert Darmo.

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Comment posted by beth summer on June 4, 2009 at 5:37 PM

Phenomenal, Michael!!! Well deserved...congrats!

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Comment posted by Jude Haase on June 7, 2009 at 11:12 AM

WOW!! Awesome shot Mike.....Congrats on the EP!!

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