Tulip Portrait

Gallery: FloraPosted February 26, 2011127 views12 comments

Staged shot in my basement with a new lighting setup. I struggled with some hot spots on the vase. Some definition needed to remain, but I tried to remove any highlights that were too much. Wondering if the final result is acceptable?

Pentax K-7, f/14, 4.0 sec, ISO-200; Tamron 90mm macro.

Thanks for taking the time to look, C&C appreciated.

Regards,
Derek

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM

Derek: When I first glanced at the thumbnail I thought it was one of Pat's. I hope you will take that as the high compliment it was meant to be. I think the lighting is fantastic. The amount of light on the vase is just right. I like this a lot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 26, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Gorgeous portrait. Excellent color and the lighting lends a great deal of mood. I wonder what it might look like as a vertical pano to emphasize the nice long lines?

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

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on February 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM

Derek, This is a keeper.
Final result is very acceptable.
I like Morris' suggestion of a long lean vertical panoramic. Add a touch of canvas to the top.

Well done,

Carol

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM

I'd disagree with Bill on this one Derek. I'd say it's better than one of Pat's. I love that fade into blackness at the bottom. Beautiful image. I do like Morris' suggestion but other than that, this is pretty much perfect for my tastes.

pat

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 26, 2011 at 3:43 PM

Derek, this is gorgeous !
The light is wonderful, but I do wonder how it would be with just a tiny bit more light.
I also think a vertical pano would work perfectly here - but excellent just as is!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on February 26, 2011 at 4:10 PM

Gorgeous lighting, in particular, the spotlighting effect on the blossoms. When I first saw this I was thinking too much dark BG but the more I look the more I like what you've done and wouldn't change a thing.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on February 26, 2011 at 9:42 PM

Derek, I like the effect here, but would like SLIGHTLY more light on the vase. The vase is structurally interesting and would like to see a little more of the swirl. It could be perfect in print; the web does weird things. Great image!!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 26, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Very dramatic and effective lighting Derek. It works well but personally I would prefer just a bit more a highlight on the rim of base of the vase. For me the fade to black makes the vase more important than the combined flower/vase aspect.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on February 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM

I like the way that you set this up, Derek. the lighting is nice,
and the positioning of the tulips is well composed.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 28, 2011 at 2:02 AM

Derek:
This is fabulous!

Every bit as good as Pat's.

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

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on February 28, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Very well shot Derek, the amt of light on the Vase & the Vase itself are superb

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 28, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Wow, just beautiful Derek! Outstanding capture.

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