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Tequila Sunrise
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Tequila Sunrise

by Bruce King

Gallery: FloraPosted November 6, 201077 views11 comments
Thanks for all the comments on my previousy posted image, much appreciated.
Shot this begonia a few months back in the early morning dew. Reminds me of a Tequila Sunrise. I'd like to see more detail in the lightest petal at upper middle but that's all there is. Unfortunately it's a bit noisy especially in the larger version but that's all I could get out with PSE 7. I like the way the drops add a few gleaming hightlights. Comments welcome, thanks for looking. Larger version included.

Sigma 150 f/2.8 Macro w/cp
f/36 @ 1/5 sec
ISO 640

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 6, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Bruce: Most excellent shot. I like the colors especially and the drops are nice additions. Very well done.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 6, 2010 at 3:30 PM
The bold colors provide a nice background for the splash of water drops Bruce. Well done.
Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on November 6, 2010 at 5:13 PM
Bruce, I like this one very much. Great colour. I also really like the "waterfall" of drops omn the petals. Really brings the image to life.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 6, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Marvelous light and color! Gorgeous image. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 6, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Hi Bruce :wavey: A fine composition with vibrant lines and color!! the drops add to that special mood :cool: :smile:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 6, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Great color and a fine Comp Bruce. I'm not seeing any noise. Gorgeous image.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 7, 2010 at 12:54 AM
This is an eye-p :eek: pper, Bruce. That orange is really flaming hot. The droplets are jewel-like and add extra zing, if that's possible. I notice you said this was noisy, so don't know if this suggestion would work: I know it's heretical, but sometimes decreasing saturation a touch can help with the detail in these bold warm colors. Sensational shot.
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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on November 7, 2010 at 3:54 AM
Beautiful shot, Bruce. I love it !
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on November 7, 2010 at 8:36 AM
Luscious colors in this. It looks like a sunrise sprinkled with diamond dust. Nice work.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 97 Posts, 782 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on November 7, 2010 at 12:13 PM
Bruce, the droplets boost this ..giving sparkle and sharpness. Some seem suspended in air. F36...wow...1/5th ss..hand held since you selectedd iso640...I can see some noise you refer too....yeah...another program w/a touch of noise reduction would help smooth some portions. Of course...tripod will cure that too. See you Thur!!
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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 10, 2010 at 1:42 AM
Super Shot Bruce :toast:
Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments