Purple clematis

Gallery: FloraPosted February 21, 2011133 views17 comments

This flower seemed to call for a symetrical placement rather than a thirds placement. I like how the stripes in the petals radiate out from the center almost like sun rays.

90mm macro lens. F/32 at 1/13 sec. ISO 400

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 21, 2011 at 5:15 PM

This is lovely Carolyn. Great choice of POV!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 21, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Really nice, Carolyn, and I agree with your placement. Nice and clear in the small version.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 21, 2011 at 7:18 PM

Hi Carolyn

An amazing flower beautifully captured. !! Yes!! the radiating lines of the petals make a perfect BG for the vivid curvey stamens' Great vision

Aklbert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 21, 2011 at 7:49 PM

Nicely placed and technically perfect. Well done!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 21, 2011 at 8:32 PM

Beautifully done Carolyn, Love the symmetry but also the fact that you placed the center of the flower low in the frame. Very well done for my tastes. I think the image is much more interesting with this placement.

pat

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 21, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Very excellent!
Exquisite detail, wonderful colors, and I agree with your placement.
Sure would love to see a larger version of this beauty!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 21, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Your placement works great. Congratulations are also in order for getting the entire picture sharp. (I've been to f/32 more than once.)

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Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on February 21, 2011 at 11:04 PM

Works well this way Carolyn,good sharpness and pleasant colors.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 21, 2011 at 11:48 PM

Carolyn: Marvelous subject superbly captured. I like your placement and agree with your thinking. Very well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 22, 2011 at 6:43 AM

Wonderful sharpness, clarity, light and colour, Carolyn ! The placement is perfect for this flower - a really beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Ron Pederson on February 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

Well done. The placement works and the center colors contrasted with the petals is very nicely executed.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on February 22, 2011 at 8:23 AM

Exotic looking flower Carolyn & shot to perfection great choice on POV & DOF

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 22, 2011 at 6:37 PM

Color and comp are outstanding!

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on February 23, 2011 at 9:54 AM

Nicely done. I think you chose the right placement.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on February 23, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Perfect DOF...very nice

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 23, 2011 at 4:55 PM

Stellar shot! Good decision on framing the subject for symmetry.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on February 24, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Gorgeous Carolyn! Love the sharpness and color. The centered comp and the radiating lines work really well here!

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