Mercer Moments 3

Gallery: FloraPosted July 8, 2010162 views18 comments

Shy Guy

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/30 @ f16

The Mercer Arboretum has a very nice collection of tropical plants, one of which is this aptly named Hidden Ginger. Coaxed this one out in the open enough for a shot. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 8, 2010 at 1:36 PM

We have those here, but they are usually so buried in the leaves it is impossible to get a decent exposure. A nice shot of this "shy guy", Bill.I especially like the hint of pink and the translucence of the white petals.

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Comment posted by John Kerr on July 8, 2010 at 2:26 PM

I love this photo BIll. I always am drawn to photographs that give the effect that I'm peeking in on the subject. Nature photos of course.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 8, 2010 at 6:29 PM

Really fine composition Bill. Perfect DOF and point of view. Masterful work as usual.

Pat

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Comment posted by David Cobb on July 8, 2010 at 7:07 PM

Looks like you get my 3,000th comment Bill. Love the flower enveloped in its framing leaves. The leaves also create a directional from lower-left to upper-right that I find appealing.

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Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on July 8, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Bill, the slight blush on the "shy guy" supports the title! You are good. Just how did you coax him out? Doesn't matter. Sweet capture!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 8, 2010 at 9:26 PM

Wonderful soft light and sublte color. I like the peek-a-boo look to the comp too. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 8, 2010 at 9:42 PM

Except for the name, there is nothing hidden about this ginger. You have really gotten excellent exposure even under those leaves. I really like this.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 9, 2010 at 5:53 AM

We have lots of ginger plants in the garden near my work. The whites tend to go grey/brown very quickly in the tropical heat and I can never get one in pristine condition. This one looks healthy and beautifully captured.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 9, 2010 at 8:34 AM

It almost seems like this should be in the fauna gallery!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 9, 2010 at 9:02 AM

Sweet photo of an unusual flowering plant. Never seen one of these even in the conservatories. Thanks for sharing!

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 9, 2010 at 11:43 AM

Love the frame you've created with the leaves, Bill. Well done.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 9, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Beautiful find, Bill. Love the way the blossom is tucked in.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on July 9, 2010 at 5:56 PM

Bill, That ginger is stunning. I wish the foreground leaves were smaller or just not there.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 9, 2010 at 7:54 PM

Wonderful color tones and comp. Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 9, 2010 at 8:33 PM

I love the folds and edges of leaves Bill. The gap in the front leaf/leaves works really well with the shot I think.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 10, 2010 at 5:04 AM

Very interesting arrangemet Bill. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 10, 2010 at 3:37 PM

Love the soft colouring in this, Bill, and the sweep of the leaves - it actually feels like it has just opened up for the camera ! Nice to see this plant.

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on July 13, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Lovely details Bill and I really like the framing

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