Dhalia 3

Gallery: FloraPosted September 1, 201093 views15 comments

Third in a series of Dhalia blooms shot last week.

Larger version available, "Thanks for stopping"

canon 7D
canon macro 100mm f2.8L IS USM live mode, manual focus
F/2.8 +0.5 1/500 ISO 100
manfrotto tripod, cable release

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on September 1, 2010 at 8:24 AM

Craig, the rich reds augmented by bits of yellow are very pleasing. And I really like how you retained the lighter shades of green in the bg. They seem to provide an appropriate separation from the subject.

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

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 1, 2010 at 11:58 AM

Nice vivid colors and good detail, Craig. IMHO a bit more DOF - just a bit really - would help. ( Why F/2.8 with tripod and cable release? )
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on September 1, 2010 at 11:59 AM

Hi Craig, Beautiful reds.

I think the flower needs a little more space underneath, what do you think?

Cheers,

Carol

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

Comment posted by Craig Strand on September 1, 2010 at 1:21 PM

Hi Mauro,
Tripod and cable for more control while using Live View and working around gusty winds.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 1, 2010 at 2:04 PM

Craig, Nice vibrant colors and repeating patterns from the petals. Some space at the bottom might have been nice but this still has loads of appeal

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

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 1, 2010 at 2:40 PM

Hi Craig, I understand now.
I must admit I use a Wimberley plump to keep the flowers steady: you fix one end to the tripod and the other one to the flower, it can really help

Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 1, 2010 at 5:12 PM

Strong image, Craig. The central positioning works really well here for the state of the flower. I like the red on the dark bg very much

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 1, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Beautiful complementary colors Craig and great light. Beautiful flower and image. Great dof decision for my tastes. Breaking the framing symmetry at the bottom doesn't bother me here. Very rich...

Pat

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 1, 2010 at 8:31 PM

This must be what a supernova looks like.

Outstanding color, and especially control of the reds. Great light and the centered comp works well for me.

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 1, 2010 at 11:03 PM

Hi Craig

Love the selective focus

The rich vibrant reds are stunning. Great work!!!

Albert Darmo. Canada

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

Comment posted by Bruce King on September 2, 2010 at 12:40 AM

Nice shot Craig, Dahlia's make such great subjects. I agree with Carol, mayber a little more room at the bottom? Minor though, strong composition as is.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 2, 2010 at 2:42 AM

Hard not to stop; it like a red traffic light. Excellent image, Craig.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 3, 2010 at 2:15 PM

Very cool bloom Craig! I like the perspective too. I do wish slightly that the bottom petal was not clipped by the edge.

Nathan

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

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on September 3, 2010 at 8:23 PM

All these fine Dhalia images make me want to find me some Dhalias to shoot! I love the vivid colors. I agree on just a tad bit more room at the bottom.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 4, 2010 at 1:36 AM

Craig: What a beautiful specimen and a fine capture. I especially like the DOF/POF choice and the vibrancy of the reds. Top notch. >=))>

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