Red Rock Lilies

Gallery: FloraPosted August 9, 2010207 views17 comments

This small little lake has an abundance of these lilies every year, and it is right off of the road going into Braniard Lake Recreation Area.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 9, 2010 at 11:02 PM

Love the pattern in this and the sense of depth going through the image Morris. A very unusual and creative image for my tastes. No suggestions.

Would you mind telling me what focal length you shot this at?

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 9, 2010 at 11:20 PM

Thanks, Pat. Sorry, forgot to post the techs:
5d, tripod, polarizer, 28-135mm@ 41mm, 1/40, f22, and iso 320 (don't even ask

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Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 9, 2010 at 11:22 PM

Morris, Why did you use ISO320

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Really like the geometry formed by the leaves right in front with the nice big bloom at the center there. Deep blue sky reflected in water also adds some good interest.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 9, 2010 at 11:35 PM

Thanks, Ram, I attribute it to age a failing memory.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 9, 2010 at 11:40 PM

Thanks Morris. I appreciate the focal length info. You certainly don't need to post specs unless you want. I was just curious in this case. Many thanks.

Pat

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 10, 2010 at 2:03 AM

The pattern of the pads is great Morris. Sure is high contrast light, and I'm not sure if like that aspect. But the detail on the fg foliage is really good.

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 10, 2010 at 3:11 AM

Morris,

A very nice shot!

I like the pattern of the pads.

- Zaid

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 10, 2010 at 4:41 AM

Morris:
The vertical framing accentuates the depth of field nicely.

Also like the graduated reflected blue sky. A calming image, just perfect of contemplation.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on August 10, 2010 at 7:35 AM

I like the composition and your choice of Dof. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 10, 2010 at 7:49 AM

Morris, I like the point of view here, and also how the fg water blends to blue at mid point. Good take on lilies.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on August 10, 2010 at 11:54 AM

A bit contrasty due to the strong light, but very nice nonetheless. I like the compositional choices you made, particularly the placement of the main bloom.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 10, 2010 at 12:29 PM

Morris: Makes me want to go there! Love the abundance and the comp. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on August 10, 2010 at 2:54 PM

Morris, Almost shades of Steven Spielberg. I'm thinking of two of his films (one was Schindler's List) in which there was a B/W scene with a single rose in color.

I like what you've done very much. Thanks for adding the specs.

Good job.

Carol

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 11, 2010 at 5:49 AM

Love the receding elements and especially the arrangement of the foreground bloom and lily pads.

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on August 11, 2010 at 8:20 AM

Morris,

I really like the perspective and great DOF in this image, the leaves floating on the water make an interesting eye catching pattern and the unusual yellow blooms sprinkled amongst the pads are perfect.

Paul

Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM

Very striking image, Morris !! Love the perspective and the superb lighting. Especially I admire the way the the yellow flower in the fg grounds the composition.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 11, 2010 at 4:59 PM

Really like your perspective and composition, and you also caught some very nice light. Beautiful work Morris.
John

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