...another Veratrum...

Gallery: FloraPosted August 10, 2010132 views14 comments

Yesterday, I made a late afternoon visit to Naches Peak loop trail at Chinook Pass...near Mt Rainier WA. It produced a few wildflower and texture shots. After admiring the work of both Scott Smorra and Dean Sauskojus, I could not walk past a few of these abundant Veratrums... bountiful and robust.

Lupine were lacking. Maybe they will spring forth in a couple weeks...but I fear the weather may turn on them. Did see a few avalanche lilies and Indian Paint...nice though not amazing.

I could not extract the special light that Dean and Scott displayed ps'd...but, this had enough droplets and a riot of shapes to please me. Hopefully you like it too.

Zeiss 35mm, Nikon D300, cable, mirror up, 1/20th and f22

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Scott Smorra on August 10, 2010 at 12:30 AM

Very nice shot Ken. The water droplets really make this a good one. Your composition here is excellent and I especially like the 2 leaves that mimic each other just right of center.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 10, 2010 at 2:00 AM

You sure have the eye for this challenging plant, Ken. At least I find it challenging. Love the forms and lines and curves and there's great play of light and shadow in there, too. First class!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 10, 2010 at 9:23 AM

Outstanding veratrum image Ken. I can't imagine better composition for one of these. Beautifully done. No suggestions.

Pat

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 10, 2010 at 9:54 AM

Wonderful shot! I like it!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 10, 2010 at 12:27 PM

Ken: Bountiful and robust indeed. I never tire of these shots and like the presentation a lot. Very well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 10, 2010 at 12:34 PM

Great curves and color, excellent detail in the leaves well done.
May

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on August 10, 2010 at 3:59 PM

Love the swirling patterns and lines....the water droplets are an added bonus. And, thanks for the flower update....I'll be up there next week.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 10, 2010 at 6:40 PM

Wonderful lines and again, I like the darker presentation. The raindrops add a lot to this one as well. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 10, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Ken:
An outstanding image. The swirls and textures are nicely captured with added bonus of waterdrops. Like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on August 10, 2010 at 9:40 PM

....hmmm...I brainstorm different treatments of my shots...This time I tried something not done before by me...maybe it is common...I compressed the vertical length. This manipulation was to exagerrate the curvature of leaves by forcing their sweep into smaller space.

Is this going too far? It has also been flipped and greened/darkened too.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 11, 2010 at 5:50 AM

Another Veratrum - another stunner, Ken. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on August 11, 2010 at 9:30 AM

That is very cool.Great movement and dimension

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 11, 2010 at 4:54 PM

Beautiful work Ken, love the lines and light. Well done.
John

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 16, 2010 at 12:33 AM

Gosh Ken, this is awesome. Love how the leaves are curling all over the place and you nailed it with the water droplets. I'd say you did have some special light. Try a B&W treatment to, you'll love it. Nice work.

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