Sawback No. 1

Gallery: FloraPosted August 1, 2010282 views12 comments

An ox-eye daisy against the backdrop of a burned tree trunk. I captured this in the "Sawback" area of Banff National Park during a recent family vacation that allowed a bit of time for some photography. I've got a few others from this part of the park that I plan to post in coming weeks. In the meantime, I appreciate your comments and critiques of this one.

Canon 5DMkII, Tamrom 90mm, f/6.3 for 1/100 (ISO 400).

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 1, 2010 at 9:06 AM

Phil: Well seen. I was wondering about the BG; it is the perfect complement. Superb DOF control and center details. 2 thumbs up. >=))>

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 1, 2010 at 10:20 AM

Beautiful image Phil. No nits from me. The detail is excellent, as is the subject/ground separation. Also the intense yellow against the complementary blue bg is very appealing.

Pat

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 1, 2010 at 11:24 AM

Really well done Phil, sharp, great DOF and wonderful BG choices. Good job.

Bob

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 1, 2010 at 4:18 PM

A very nice shot!

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 1, 2010 at 4:37 PM

Very appealing image, Phil. The bg looks like water.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 1, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Love the contrast here. A gorgeous daisy and the blue reflected on the burned trunk is a wonderful backdrop! Excellent dof as well.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 2, 2010 at 12:05 AM

The flower is beautifully captured of course but the BG is also very appealing with the dreamy dark blue look.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 2, 2010 at 6:15 AM

Simple and so effective composition, Phil, with colour tones just right. I like everything about this image - beautiful !!!

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on August 2, 2010 at 4:42 PM

The bg adds a lot here Phil....beautiful flower...perfect comp and details

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 2, 2010 at 6:09 PM

Phil,

Count me in with all those who love the background! I think it's wonderful and really helps set off this lovely daisy. I think the bg even makes the off-center comp feel real comfortable - if that makes sense. Good eye and capture.

Lon

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 3, 2010 at 10:39 PM

HI Phil

The B.G. color really shows off this pretty daisy. Detail and light are also marvelous