Daisy in the Sun

Gallery: FloraPosted April 6, 2011879 views27 comments

A potted South African daisy ( osteospermum ), one of a small crowd.

Canon 400D, 100mm Macro lens, 1/250 sec @ f2.8, shot in midday sunlight.

Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 6, 2011 at 6:28 PM

The washes of color are glorious here. I also like the peek at the stamens behind. The light also makes this appear as if lit from within. Beautiful work!

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM

As good as it gets Ian. The dof and plane of focus supply most of the magic I think but the color palette is gorgeous as well. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 6, 2011 at 8:04 PM

Fantastic colors, pof/dof and comp Ian. Superb
Bob

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 6, 2011 at 8:59 PM

Ian:
Just wonderful. The wash and color are just perfect (even in mid-day sun). Although it is often said that it is best to avoid shooting at mid-day. I often shot at this time (during my lunch break) and get some good image occasionally.

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

Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 6, 2011 at 9:24 PM

Pretty special Ian. Really like the peek-a-boo look at the stamens.

P.S. you could probably get some nice ones with a lensbaby!

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on April 6, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Very unique and creative. Has me scratching my head a little trying to figure out how you did this, but I really like it. The colors are beautiful.

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

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on April 6, 2011 at 10:00 PM

Tastefully done, Ian

- beside the obvious I also like the inclusion of the complimentary yellow in the background.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 6, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Could be a watercolor painting Ian. Beautiful washes of color throughout.

Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 6, 2011 at 10:40 PM

This is so lovely Ian, wonderful focus and softness!

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

Comment posted by Richard Sogn on April 7, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Just lovely. Wonderful color/comp/dof.

Registered on January 17, 2007, 68 Posts, 210 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on April 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

Ian ..well done ...well seen ..well conceived ...

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on April 7, 2011 at 2:06 AM

Wonderful work,Ian...I like the colors and your DOF choice, very creative

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on April 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM

In my opinion, Ian, one of your best ever. Beautifully composed,
and I love the colors, dof, and sharpness of the stamen and pistil.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM

Ian: MOST EXCELLENT! great plane of focus management and wonderful colors. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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

Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on April 8, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Ian, what a way to show you actually can achieve great results in midday sun if you know what to do and what to look for. This is fantastic in every way!

Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on April 8, 2011 at 9:29 PM

Fantastic floral abstract Ian! Beautiful and creative approach.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM

Beautiful abstract form, it's all been said..
Very nice Ian, glad I stopped by.

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on April 12, 2011 at 12:19 AM

Awesome work !!

Registered on June 5, 2005, 251 Posts, 3734 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 12, 2011 at 2:49 PM

What a beauty, Ian! A raw of yellow stamens, same visible, some half hidden, the others only imagined, as in a dream. It's all about light; more than one source, I suppose. Your favourite colors work always beautifully. Bravo!
Take care.

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

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 13, 2011 at 4:28 PM

Very moody image - love the colors, DOF choice, and perspective.
Fine EP!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 13, 2011 at 4:31 PM

Contests on the EP Ian. Well deserved.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Kimberly Peterson on April 13, 2011 at 6:36 PM

Love the colors, looks like glass. Beautiful.

Registered on September 18, 2004, 7 Posts, 6 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 14, 2011 at 2:28 AM

That's right Ian. The more I look at this image, the more I like it.
Take care.

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

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on April 14, 2011 at 9:43 AM

Ian, I absolutelylove it. Congratulations on the WP

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on April 15, 2011 at 8:25 AM

Congrats on EP, Ian !

Registered on January 4, 2008, 98 Posts, 1403 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on April 19, 2011 at 9:47 AM

Congrats on your EP for a wonderfully inspired work of art.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on April 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Congratulations on the WP, Ian. I love the subtle gradations in the coloring. Very nice job.

Carol

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