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The Lantern
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The Lantern

by Bob Duff

Gallery: FloraPosted January 14, 201196 views15 comments
This cycleman bud reminds me of a lantern that would be hanging a the entrance to a Brownstone house.

Canon 5D MkII 90mmT/S

Thanks for all the comments on my previous post.

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Wow, Bob, this is remarkable! Nature may have done most of the work here but you turned it into art. Wonderful.
:toast:
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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on January 14, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Wow, fantastic!!!!!!

Brigitte
Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Beautiful image Bob. I particularly like the textures in it. On my uncalibrated MacBook the dark side at the top could stand just a bit more light but that may very well be my monitor. The tight crop works well for my tastes. As a complete nit, I might add space to the top or chop it from the bottom so the framing is even. Same on the left and right but at this point I'm assuming you didn't want it centered. Well seen and presented.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on January 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM
Fantastic image Bob. I like Pat's crop suggestions. Beautiful as is though. Sweet!
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Windom on January 14, 2011 at 8:43 PM
A very unique presentation of these fascinating buds particularly in terms of lighting. I would be tempted to open up slightly the very upper right portion of the bud, or not. Well done.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 15, 2011 at 1:03 AM
This is beautiful! I would love to have seen a larger version.
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 15, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Unusual take made dramatic by the lighting. Awesome image!!! Keep those creative juices flowing.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 15, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Love the lighting and the vertical pano format. Very well done!
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 15, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Bob: Perfect subject for this vertical pano and wonderful exposure control. Most excellent. >=))>
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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on January 15, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Cool shot, Bob. Superb exposure and nice detail. Very good job.
Mauro
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Comment posted by David Cobb on January 15, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Love the light, twists, and cocoon-like look to this image Bob.
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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on January 15, 2011 at 9:23 PM
DOF and lighting really bring out the textures and shapes of this bud. Beautifully done!
Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 15, 2011 at 10:35 PM
Hi Bob :wavey: Another great capture :eek: The flowing lines and light are superlative :smile:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Bob, this is beautiful. Would suggest just a little more room at the top.

I really can see this hanging at the entrance to a brownstone house.

Well seen and executed.

Carol
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 16, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Bob:
Superb image. Love the texture of the sepal and the spiral in the petals. :toast:
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