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Explosive Lines

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: FloraPosted August 5, 201092 views13 comments
Nikon D300, 50mm F/2.8, 1/500, ISO 200.

Abstract version of an anther and stigma from a lilium stargazer. Comments appreciated.

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 5, 2010 at 7:58 PM
Albert,

I'm not really connecting with this. I like the concept but I'm not sure it wouldn't be more effective without the stigma and style. It breaks up the pattern in the lines of the explosion for me but isn't placed in a strong enough position in the image to really act as the subject. May just be me. See what the others think.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 5, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Albert:
I knew you would not be able to resist using your 50mm for too long. :jump: Lovely soft silky image. I like your concept here but like Pat, my eyes seem to be wandering around the image and drawn from one anther to the next but not resting on the stigma. It may work if the stigma is a bit crispier.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 5, 2010 at 8:51 PM
Very nice minimalist composition, Albert. I like it.
Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on August 5, 2010 at 8:54 PM
I like this kind of floral abstract. The softness and pastel colors are a nice combination.
I agree that the stigma could be sharper.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 97 Posts, 782 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on August 5, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Beautiful Albert. Great choice of DOF.
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on August 5, 2010 at 10:05 PM
Albert, I think the image might have worked better if the stigma had been in focus.

My initial reaction is this is not up to your par and perhaps that's because you're experimenting with a new lens.

Cheers,

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 5, 2010 at 11:04 PM
Wonderful color.I agree about a touch more sharpness on the stigma.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 6, 2010 at 12:27 AM
I like the colors. Wish the stigma was sharper.
Registered on August 18, 2005, 23 Posts, 1406 Comments
Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on August 6, 2010 at 2:05 AM
beautiful colors and comp., very nice shot...

Brigitte
Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 6, 2010 at 4:44 AM
Albert, really like the DOF, beautiful composition of color. Well done.
John & Patty
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on August 6, 2010 at 7:10 AM
Albert, most pleasing colours you have here.. Agree with others about the comp but the colours ooohhhh so good :toast:
Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 6, 2010 at 9:11 AM
Wonderful soft touch and colors. Excellent pof. Beautifully composed and presented.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 7, 2010 at 1:20 AM
Albert: Put the stigma in the lower left power point and this becomes instantly stronger IMO. I'm barely OK with the sharpness but a bit more would help. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments