Prima Ballerina

Gallery: FloraPosted May 8, 201142 views11 comments

This is a white ranunculas near the end of its bloom. The way the petals flow it reminds me of a dancer twirlling.
With the age of the bloom I know this might not appeal to everyone but I really like the translucence of the petals and the implied motion.

All comment most appreciated.

Canon 5D MkII 90mm T/S f16

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 8, 2011 at 1:55 PM

Bob: Wonderful title and lighting. One wouldn't think this was a bloom in decline. 4+ beautiful shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 8, 2011 at 1:56 PM

It is lovely Bob. And it is very much like swirling dance costumes.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 8, 2011 at 2:17 PM

Bob this is a beautiful image and flower. I don't believe I have ever seen this flower before. Very nice.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM

Excellent image and ballerina imagery.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 8, 2011 at 8:53 PM

Stunning ! Love the translucent paper look to the pedals ,wonderful shot!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 8, 2011 at 8:56 PM

LOVE the translucense here, and the lines and flow of the petals.
Great light too -
very well-done!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 8, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Superb light Bob and exceptional detail. An exceptional image for that matter - at least for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 9, 2011 at 3:16 PM

Hey Bob, great feel with the lighting, good sharp details.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 9, 2011 at 5:39 PM

Bob, I love the crepe like texture on the petal and the overal petal orientation for this Ranunculus

- cool lighting on this puts it over the top.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 9, 2011 at 8:41 PM

I think this is great. The translucent petals really do make it look like the seed is doing a veil dance.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM

Appeals to me, Bob - but then I like decay for some obscure reason ( smile ) ! The textures are just superbly captured, the lighting and composition excellent - and I love the title.

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