Pride of Colorado

Gallery: FloraPosted July 11, 2010156 views12 comments

I took this last Monday up at Chicago Creek in Colorado. So many Columbines and so many different looks and variety.

5d, 28-135mm w/macro, tripod, remote shutter release, diffuser screen, and reflector.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on July 11, 2010 at 4:56 PM

A beautiful image of the Colorado State Flower Morris. Love the sparkles below the bloom that give the image depth and the darkness that surrounds.

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on July 11, 2010 at 5:17 PM

The "highlight" of this image, IMO, is the lighting....great use of the diffuser and reflector. I also like the fact that you included a bud along with the open flower.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 11, 2010 at 5:36 PM

Everything strikes me as perfect technically Morris. However, it's the light and the mood of the image that appeal most to me. Superb work.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 11, 2010 at 8:21 PM

Nice light and a super clean capture, Morris

- great details and love the position of the bud.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Morris:
A very well crafted image. The lighting is superb. Great comp and flawless technicals.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 11, 2010 at 9:29 PM

Hi Morris

Considering that its taken outdoors. in the field... Its amazingly sharp!!.

I assume there was no wind

The color and light is marvelous. This is one pretty wildflower!!!!
Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 11, 2010 at 9:34 PM

Morris: MAKES ME WANT TO BE THERE!!!!! I'm always delighted to find columbines in the wild when I'm up your way. Just a superb capture of a strikingly beautiful flower.

>=))>

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Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on July 12, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Lovely capture Morris and very nicely presented. I think you have presented your state very well.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 12, 2010 at 8:26 AM

Man, I wish these grew around here. Spectacular find and presentation, Morris.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on July 12, 2010 at 1:20 PM

Mark,
beautiful flower and superb light management. Great work!

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 12, 2010 at 5:55 PM

Beautiful presentation.
May

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on July 14, 2010 at 2:09 AM

I absolutely love this Morris... It can't get any better. terific light, comp detail and the perfect DOF. Most beautiful capture

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