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Wild Iris
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Wild Iris

by Russell Colletta

Gallery: FloraPosted January 28, 2010121 views9 comments
Found this in a field outside Bishop, CA during a workshop. The challenge was to find a single flower with a dark background but in good light.
Nikon D200
70-180 micro Nikkor @70mm
1/8 @f16
ISO 100 processed in Lightroom

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 28, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Russell: Welcome to the finest Flora gallery on the planet and thanks for a fine first post here. It looks like you accomplished your mission very well. Marvelous find superbly captured. Great to have you aboard and looking forward to more. >=))> :wavey:
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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on January 29, 2010 at 12:14 AM
Thanks very much Bill. I like the motto you chose under your signature line. Look forward to participating in this gallery.
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Comment posted by Miro Susta on January 29, 2010 at 1:57 AM
Marvelous colours. Well done Russell. :smile:
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 29, 2010 at 5:58 AM
Beautiful image Russell. Lots of character in subject and an excellent supporting bg for it. Welcome to the gallery. I'm looking forward to seeing more images.

Pat
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 29, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Vibrant colors and a really good comp. Welcome to the forum, and let's have some more. :smile:
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 29, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Really nice DOF in this image Russell, vewery well done
Bob :wavey:
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 29, 2010 at 7:02 PM
NIce find and brilliantly captured. Well done :toast:
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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 1, 2010 at 4:28 AM
Looks like a grand success in accomplishing the challenge. Great find with the flower in good condition, in nice light.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 3, 2010 at 6:35 PM
Hi russell :wavey: A very fine first post. The color, comp;. and detail are splendid. Well done :smile:
Albert Darmo Canada
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