Lipstick Red

Gallery: FloraPosted May 15, 2011148 views20 comments

I really love this shade of Red. Finally our Tulips are out but we had rain yesterday and strong winds today. Yield was less due to the 40 MPH winds - tough focussing, keeping a watch on the cap and all that.

One of the sharper frames. This is not the edge of the petal but the mid-rib of the petal.

ND200, 50mm F/1.8+36mm ET @ F/3.5, 1/250 Sec, ISO200 and Handheld (what a pain).

Thanks for your comments on Finally a Tulip and do let me know if this one finds any favour with you.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 15, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Would never know this is a tulip - expertly done in standard Ram fashion.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 15, 2011 at 9:00 PM

Superb abstract Ram. Love the composition and the two gradients. Mathematical and somewhat sensual at the same time.

pat

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 15, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Ram: Looks like you are in mid-season form already. I agree with you about the colors and your comp and DOF choices are superb. I think all of us will have to hold on to our hats as you post more of these beauties. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 15, 2011 at 9:03 PM

Beautiful abstract. The curve of the mid rib really makes this dynamic.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 15, 2011 at 9:50 PM

Just stunning , another beauty to add to your collect of wonderful images Ram !

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Ram, I spent considerable time looking for abstracts in tulips, and came away empty. Meanwhile, here you go posting another amazingly beautiful abstract. Grrrr. Fabulous again.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on May 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

Superb shot Ram. Comp and color are both spot on, very, very nice.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 16, 2011 at 6:43 AM

Ram:
Superb. You abstracts are all top notch and I am really looking forward to a treat now that your poppies are out.

Like Scot, I spend a few days looking to compose poppy abstract when I was in Regent Park recently and coming away empty handed. You make this all look so easy.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

Love the colour gradation and sweeping curve of this one Ram.

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 16, 2011 at 8:01 AM

Hey Ram, nice simplicity, love the color.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM

Beautiful signature image Ram. Great abstract and lovely tones of red.

Nice job.

Carol

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Superb shot- Awesome treatment of light, and beautiful lines- Great eye as always, Fabio

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 16, 2011 at 12:59 PM

Good grief Ram!! I cannot come up with an abstract like this in the studio, but you stroll out in high winds, without a tripod and snag this shot! An absolute stunning shot Ram, complete with your special touch!

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on May 16, 2011 at 1:21 PM

wonderful color...great abstract!!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on May 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Great color and lines!

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 16, 2011 at 11:06 PM

Simple, clean, curvaceous, and colorful. It's got it all!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM

I thought of having just admired a splendid photo in your previous post, but this is even more beautiful. Simplicity, when well composed and stark structured, always pay. Bravo!
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on May 17, 2011 at 7:09 PM

Ram, when I first saw this, I swore I was going to hate it................I love it! I would print this as big as possible. Sweet!!
Bob

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 17, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Great line(s) and excellent color Ram. I love the simple abstracts. Great shot.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 19, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Wonderful transition of dark to light and beautifully composed. Exceptionally fine image.

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