Raspberry Curve

Gallery: FloraPosted July 20, 2009353 views18 comments

Not completely happy with this shot. Shooting position was awkward with thorns pricking and what not.

ND200, AF-S 105mm F/2.8 VR Lens, F/16, 1/25 Sec, ISO200, Tripod and some excellent shooting conditions.

Any and all thoughts will be appreciated.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 20, 2009 at 9:07 PM

Ram,

The selective dof is the strength of the image IMO. I was considering what this would be like if you hit the corners exactly and I'm not really sure that improves it. I like the minimalism, i really like the selective dof but the shape itself isn't complex enough to hold my long term interest and there's not a lot going on in the rest of the image to grab onto. Even so, I've enjoyed studying it and it did immediately catch my eye.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 20, 2009 at 9:10 PM

Pat, I avoid corners for entry but as you said it may not do much to the shot.

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on July 20, 2009 at 9:17 PM

I like the simplicity of this image. Just line and colour.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 21, 2009 at 6:38 AM

A touch of elegance about this, Ram. I guess my only nit is that the lower left area is a little bland - from the line of the edge to the top right this is perfect for me.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Sachin Sajnani on July 21, 2009 at 1:41 PM

Ram, This is an absolute beauty. Personally i think a corner entry would seem too contrived. Though i wonder what it would look like with the curl not in the exact centre, maybe a little towards the bottom...

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on July 21, 2009 at 7:14 PM

I like this Ram, great color and nice line.

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 21, 2009 at 8:58 PM

Very nice image.
May

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Comment posted by Rosemarie Arbur on July 21, 2009 at 11:04 PM

Another fine abstract, Ram. Would rotating so that the lines enter and exit the sides of the image help? I probably wouldn't have thought of it had you not mentioned...

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 21, 2009 at 11:18 PM

Hi Ram

Always enjoy your fine work

There are a million ways to do this composition,

I like it as is

Albert Darmo Canada

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

Comment posted by William Brozy on July 22, 2009 at 10:01 AM

Hi Ram - this is a really nice abstract. Since you're on the fence, I have a suggestion. While holding the edges (in curves) why don't you try deepening the midtones a bit. Although you will lose some of the contrast; I believe this will become a bit more luscious. It goes without saying, but I will anyway - I really enjoy your work!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 22, 2009 at 11:15 AM

Strong lines and wonderful color. I like your comp and depth of color.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 22, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Thanks everyone for the honest opinions

- they are much appreciated.

Will Brozy - That is an awesome suggestion. I did what you suggested and boy....what a difference it makes. Cannot believe its the same photo

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 23, 2009 at 8:13 AM

Another creative gem, Ram.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on July 28, 2009 at 12:37 AM

We have the same taste in how to shoot flowers. I love the selective focus and abstract feel

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 29, 2009 at 12:46 AM

I love it, Ram. Apparently many others do too! Congrats for the EP for this simply lovely shot.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 29, 2009 at 12:48 AM

Sure works for me!
Great colors, graceful petal.
Congrats on the EP !
Sandy r,

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 29, 2009 at 8:53 PM

Congrats on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 30, 2009 at 8:24 PM

Thanks for the kind thoughts everyone and to the Mods for selecting my photo

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