Dahlia 2

Gallery: FloraPosted August 30, 201029 views9 comments

Another Dahlia favorite from this weeks photoshoot. After my last post, I'm aware of the clipped petals on the right of the main bloom

In the future I'll try to include the whole flower.
This isn't a major "full effect" cram, but hinting in that direction.
Thanks for commenting and stopping for a visit!

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canon 7D
canon 100mm macro 2.8L IS USM
Live view mode used for comp and manual focusing
F/2.8 +0.5 1/1500 ISO 100
manfrotto tripod, cable release, "Plamp" clamp to slow down bloom sway in breeze

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 30, 2010 at 7:01 AM

I like this Craig...Rules are made to be broken.. Well done and displayed in my opinion.

Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM

Love this unusual composition. The inclusion of the bud solidifies it. Great colors and sharpness !

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 30, 2010 at 9:29 AM

I like this Craig. The blooms surrounding the subject bloom add a lot of interest for me without stealing it from the main bloom. I think your composition including the bud as well, is a major strength in the image. I also like the color palette. I've got no suggestions for improvement on this one. Beautiful work for my tastes.

Pat

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

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on August 30, 2010 at 10:47 AM

Craig, WOW! What a magnificent burst of color.

I would make only one suggestion from the viewpoint of composition and that would be to add more canvas on the left. Your bud is facing away from the subject and IMO tends to let the eye drift off to the left. I think it would help to supply some more breathing room around the bud.

Cheers,

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 30, 2010 at 4:00 PM

A really great comp on this shot Craig. The bud on the left adds nicely, and I love the comp with the main bloom and supporting cast at the bottom. Really nice!

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 31, 2010 at 6:23 AM

Really nice composition. I like the bg and capture of the light.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 31, 2010 at 9:03 PM

Superb shot. I really like the light, comp, and the color is grand.

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM

Hi Craig

A different and effective composition.

The colors and detail are marvelous against the superb B.G.

Albert Darmo. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 3, 2010 at 11:29 AM

Craig: Terrific comp and a fine result. I see where Carol is coming from but since both the bud and main flower are looking left I think there is plenty of room over there. With regard to clipping I think it best generally to show the whole flower or clip a significant amount so it looks intentional and not just an oversight. On close examination of your larger version I'm seeing what looks like part of a stem on the right border. That's of no consequence here but if you did have more room on the right the stem might be a distraction. Overall this rates a very solid 2 thumbs up! >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments