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Redo Hydranga
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Redo Hydranga

by Ken Smith

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted March 6, 2010325 views10 comments
A slightly different image than prior post which suffered from a poor dof. Thanks to Marc for his critique.

Zeiss 35 mm Nikon D300, dialed in a f11, or so.

FYI...skeletal remains hydranga flower petals after winter-drying and rains. Hand hung on a small branch. Mat b/g.

Comments

10 comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on March 6, 2010 at 8:17 AM
I really like this-especially the background and the 3-D effect.
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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on March 6, 2010 at 8:41 AM
The BG really makes this for me ken. :toast:
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on March 6, 2010 at 9:55 AM
I like the composition, the delicate look of the leaves and the bg.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 6, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Interesting Ken. I like this image very much but only marginally more if at all than the first. I like the color here and the same sense of balance in the composition but I also liked the tonalities in the first. It's a beautiful image.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Marc Ward on March 6, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Ken,
This is sublime...It's a lesson in composition. Three image points. The main leaf in a perfect rule of thirds. A great "S" curve. You've got it all working here. There is a subtle thing going on here that makes it really work. The light area to the left of the top leaf, is a wonderful balance counterpoint and really helps balance this great image. Well done :toast:
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 8, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Still, Pure Art!
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 9, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Simple and eloquent!
ongrats on the EP!
Sandy r
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 9, 2010 at 6:17 PM
Congrats on the EP Ken. This is beautifully done.

Pat
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Comment posted by Christine Adams on March 10, 2010 at 6:20 AM
Love, love the BG and how the branch just pops in front of it. Congrats on your EP!
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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 11, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Ken, this is reallyt great. I love the lighting and bg. Congratulations
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments