Iris 42

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: FloraPosted March 28, 2011215 views13 comments

D300s
105mm
1/13 sec, f/22
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 200
AF mode: MANUAL
White balance: AUTO

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 28, 2011 at 11:38 PM

Just marvelous color! I also really like your dof and pof choices. Beautiful!

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 29, 2011 at 12:33 AM

Sandy:
The DOF is rather shallow for F22 unless this is super close-up. The overall softness works well though but I wish the yellow dots were a little sharper.

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 29, 2011 at 12:34 AM

Yes, super close-up! only a few inches.
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on March 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM

Even though it's shot @ f/22, I'm glad the dof is limited at this close range, because I love the overall softness of the shot.

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on March 29, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Love the wonderful soft folds of the pedals they don't take away from the center. Beautiful work Sandy!

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 29, 2011 at 7:02 PM

This works very well for me as posted Sandy. I feel like I'm about to get smashed in a blue avalanche. (I like that - smile) Beautiful image for my tastes.

pat

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

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 29, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Well, I'm against the tide on this one, my friend. Usually soft and closeup really works for me and I'm kinda stumped as to why I not enthralled with this...
Okay, I think it's because I don't get a sense of flow in the composition. Each little section of the flower is its own little realm. And the horizontal petal line across the center just chops the image "clean in two." So, for me, it doesn't "come together" very well. I do like the pale blue and white and the presentation is pretty classy.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 29, 2011 at 7:40 PM

Cath, ALL comments are always appreciated and considered!
Thanks!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 29, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Boy this is down the throat. I like this as posted....kinda keeps one guessing.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on March 29, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Nice one , Sandy. I like the soft colors.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on March 29, 2011 at 11:18 PM

Beautiful softness and soft Spring colors, Sandy. I would be tempted to obliterate the brown parallel lines, even though I'm sure they're part of the flower. That way they won't distract from the subject.

Cheers,

Carol

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

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 30, 2011 at 4:09 PM

Sandy, if I were a bee I would soon land on this runway, attracted by the nice stamens. An original look at this always different model.
What do you think getting a bit closer, cutting something right and up? I love the image.
Take care.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 31, 2011 at 12:37 AM

Sandy: Marvelous color palette and DOF management. Beautifully captured and presented.>=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments