Euphorbia and Clematis

Gallery: FloraPosted July 1, 201099 views13 comments

Zeiss 35 mm and Nikon D300, no filters. Multiple (3) exposures that were blended 'in-camera'. Two shots of the b/g which is in one corner of the garden, then the clematis in another location w/a black mat b/g.

I left off the larger version which needs more ps work.

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13 comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 1, 2010 at 8:02 AM

I love this effect. This is stunning.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 1, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Great Technique, Ken

. I am on the fence with the lone Clematis in the lower left corner but other than that, just awesome

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 1, 2010 at 4:29 PM

Ken: These multiple exposure composites of yours are just excellent. My camera doesn't have this capability so I'm jealous. Beautiful presentation. >=))>

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM

Ken:
Another very nice image. Are the 3 exposures set with different level of exposures; the single Clematis exposure looks is much stronger than the two BG ones?

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on July 1, 2010 at 10:01 PM

Hi Gary,

There were 3 exposures...first at f2 and 1/320 sec of a blurred background...the intent to highlight a soft dull light on the brighter b/g blossoms; second at f4 and 1/60 sec of that same b/g which does not include the clematis. Third shot is the clematis with a black mat at f16 and 2 sec...depending on evening light.

The attached shows what happens when I don't get the right exposure and poor aligned mat. See the right side, a slice where the mat was too narrow to cover the frame....this is tough to get done because the camera re-boots if I take too long to get my three exposures completed. Ken S

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 1, 2010 at 11:22 PM

A very interesting effect. Unique and effective. Well done.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 2, 2010 at 4:08 AM

I really like the loose array of clematis. Haven't seen this variety; it has an exotic expression. Impressive technique with the multiple exposures gives this a refreshing look. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on July 2, 2010 at 11:33 AM

You have the multiple exposure down to an art Ken, excellent work and beautifully presented

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 2, 2010 at 5:23 PM

A very interesting work and an excellent achievement, Ken. You make me wish to try something.
Thanks for sharing this type of clematis. We don't have it here.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on July 2, 2010 at 10:18 PM

Very cool effect, Ken. Makes me think of walking in a woods. Nice job with the blend.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on July 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM

I really like the look of this Ken. Very well done, and thanks for the info on your technique.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on July 2, 2010 at 11:37 PM

Serious WOW factor Ken. Maybe a little more room at the bottom left so not to cut off any of the bloom there, but that's a small nit. Beautiful work.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 4, 2010 at 9:46 PM

Hi Ken

Very creative work. Your multiple exposures create amazing scenes

Albert Darmo. Canada

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