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Hibiscus

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: FloraPosted November 25, 2010178 views9 comments
D300s
105 macro
105mm
Subject dist: 0.53m
1/320 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 640
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 25, 2010 at 2:18 PM
Sandy, I like the diagonal lines in the petals. The image appears a bit soft and perhaps that was your intention. Hey, what do I know? I've grown so used to looking at stacked images with their 3D effect and yours may be the normal one.

Happy T-day.

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 25, 2010 at 2:27 PM
Sandy: Just got back from a short stroll in our garden investigating some of our hibiscus that are blooming and came in to discover this. I don't think it is soft but the POF appears to be a touch behind the foremost tips of the pistil. Regardless, it works for me and I like the comp. Well done.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 25, 2010 at 7:29 PM

Hi sandy :wavey: Love this composition. :eek: the radiating white lines against the dark red center gives it movement. the beautiful pistil is sharp enough to hold its own, A very enjoyable image :smile:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 25, 2010 at 7:41 PM
Sandy:
Lovely hibiscus shot. Like the diagonal pistil and the swirl and radiating lines in the petals. Well done.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 26, 2010 at 4:58 AM
Strong comp Sandy and I like the dof decision. Very well done for my tastes.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 26, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Love the soft focus effect of this, Sandy ( though maybe the stigma could be a touch sharper ? ) - this image has a very dynamic feel which seems to me to bring out the essence of the flower beautifully.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 26, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Great color! I like the comp, dof, and the lighting.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 26, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Sandy, what I like more is the effect of a red merry-go-round that is rotating, just now, dragged by the wheel in the bottom of the pistil. I love the image, Sandy.
Cheers.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 27, 2010 at 9:19 AM
What a beautiful comp. u've got sandy, but personally i'd have liked more sharpness on the top of the the stigma :smile:
Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments