Tree Peony

Gallery: FloraPosted April 22, 2010109 views8 comments

Our tree peony has blossomed wildly. About 50 are on hand. It is shortlived...2-3 weeks at best.

Zeiss 35 mm, f16, 6 sec, Indoor window filtered light with board
Nikon D300

I've hit a creative wall regarding the background. I place the blossom in a 12 oz tumbler to lift it up and away from the b/g. Then shoot. My wife is also blah about both white and black b/g. Ideas are welcome.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 22, 2010 at 7:18 AM

Great presentation! It is so hard to isolate and capture the textures. You've nailed it.

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

Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 22, 2010 at 9:14 AM

Excellent comp. For me it's tough to shot these tree peonys and have them look anything more than a snapshot. You've done well. I might try to brighten up/blur the background whit borad to give a more dreamy effect.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on April 22, 2010 at 10:48 AM

This is gorgeous, color, detail, everything about it. Really like the white BG, beautiful work Ken.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on April 22, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Nice one Ken. I like the dreamy appearance. For some reason, makes me think its submerged in water.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 22, 2010 at 5:52 PM

Ken: I like this one a lot. The delicate color and sharp petal edges create a very appealing tension. For me this BG is a fine complement. Well done.>=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 23, 2010 at 6:52 PM

Hi Ken

This is really special

The detail ,light and color of those petals is marvelous, And the white BG works perfectly against the pink.

Albert Darmo Canada

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 24, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Strong comp! I would add more contrast, but that is a personal choice. The dof is superb for showing off the details and textures.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 24, 2010 at 11:37 AM

This is superb for my tastes Ken. Lighting, comp, textures - IMO this is as good as it gets.

Pat

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