One of My '09 Favs

Gallery: FloraPosted December 6, 2009305 views34 comments

In looking back at this year'simages that I made, this is one of my favorites. I had worked the flower for some time coming up with several that I was pleased with but this one stood out as the best of the group. I think the flow is what I liked the most. Anyway, just following what Bill asked us to do!!!

D80, f3.2, iso 100 I posted the larger version as well.

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on December 6, 2009 at 9:15 PM

Hi Beth, I can see why this is a fav of yours. Very pleasing comp with nice lines, color and lighting.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM

That is a Stunner, Beth

. While this is great as is, a square crop will also suit this as well.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 6, 2009 at 9:45 PM

Beth: Glad to see you're following instructions.

I really like the flow of this. I can see where Ram is coming from with regard to the square crop but I like the full frame and the movement you've conveyed. Most excellent! >=))>

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Comment posted by Matthew Lippert on December 6, 2009 at 10:02 PM

Beth this is excellent work! I really like the way the stem anchors the flower in the lower corner of the frame then moving diagonally outward. Beautiful!

Matthew Lippert

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on December 6, 2009 at 10:43 PM

Wonderful comp Beth...the lines the colors are just too good. Love the light too ..

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 6, 2009 at 11:13 PM

I love the vibrant color...it's a winner!!! Great work, Beth!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 6, 2009 at 11:30 PM

Fantastic and beautiful. A real winner.

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on December 7, 2009 at 5:31 AM

a most striking and beautiful picture... Absolute stunner Beth.

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Comment posted by Dethan Punalur on December 7, 2009 at 6:39 AM

Hi beth,
Wonderful..! I like the colours , comp., a very good perspective ..! well done !

Dethan Punalur,
Coonoor, India.

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on December 7, 2009 at 4:48 PM

very pretty, love the lines!

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on December 7, 2009 at 8:50 PM

This is very strong composition with the presentation of the lines of the leaves and flower. I think the suggestion of a square crop is worth investigating

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 7, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Hi Beth

I totally agree with you. I just love this image

The vibrant yellow and green tones are smashing

The flowing lines are sublime

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 8, 2009 at 12:25 AM

Lovely light and color, and it seems to have it all going on with the right side, so a square would work as well, as suggested.

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Comment posted by May Haga on December 8, 2009 at 9:14 AM

I can see why it is one of your favorites because it is a gorgeous presentation.
May

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Comment posted by David Cobb on December 8, 2009 at 10:15 AM

I just love the comp on this one Beth and the rich yellows. Glad to see you post it again.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 8, 2009 at 12:17 PM

Lovely flow, lovely colours - a beautiful image altogether, Beth, the flower placed so well to the side.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 8, 2009 at 2:44 PM

Great composition, with perfect DOF and colours.

Congratulations

D&L

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Comment posted by Tomas Turecek on December 9, 2009 at 2:04 AM

No wonder you like it so much. The curves, combination of colours and your choice of DOF in this image are simply amazing!

It could work also in vertical composition with only the flower and the curved leaf in the frame.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 10, 2009 at 5:35 AM

Wow, Beth, you really nailed this comp. I agree, I think the flow is outstanding.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 10, 2009 at 6:56 AM

Your comp choice makes this outstanding... the color, the lines, the detail! Wow!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 12, 2009 at 11:13 AM

I'm late getting to this Beth. It's gorgeous. Love the light, color and composition.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 15, 2009 at 10:55 AM

Congratulations, Beth

- very well deserved honor for this photo. Just beautiful when I look at it again.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 15, 2009 at 11:22 AM

Beth : many congratulations on your EP - really well deserved !!!!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 15, 2009 at 4:43 PM

Well deserved Editor's Pick Beth. Just a beautiful image!

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on December 15, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Hi Beth! I missed this. It is really a fun shot! Congrats on your EP!!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on December 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM

I Love this beth Congratulations

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 15, 2009 at 8:25 PM

A true beauty Beth. Many congrats on the weekly EP. It's very well deserved.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on December 15, 2009 at 9:28 PM

Wonderful shot! Congrats for your EP! Ken S

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on December 15, 2009 at 10:08 PM

A lovely study in light and lines. Congrats on the well-deserved EP

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 15, 2009 at 10:24 PM

Hi beth

Like i said, smashing and sublime...Congrats on winning the E.P
Albert Darmo..

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on December 15, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Hey, Beth, congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by beth summer on December 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM

Thank you all for the kind words. It's been wonderful seeing everyone's favs all week long. Flora truly has a very talented pool of photographers.

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on December 16, 2009 at 9:24 AM

Wonderful closeup, Beth! Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Mary Dennis on December 17, 2009 at 9:48 AM

So nice Beth. It literally brightens my mood just by looking at it. It does have a wonderful flow....good stuff and

on the pick.

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