Cowslips

Gallery: FloraPosted May 18, 201155 views8 comments

Common flower really but still typical of this country I feel.
I tried to find a spot with a dark backdrop to give the feeling of spotlight.
Three stacked images ( Wouldn't the world be good with no wind !!
D200
Sigma 150 mm
200 ISO 125th @5.6
Three images - stacked czm
Levels. Contrast down 1 in camera. About 89% crop
Cheers
JohnR
Worcestershire
England.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 18, 2011 at 8:05 PM

John, I like the comp and your choice of setting against the darker BG is perfect. The BG does add to the sense of being in the spot light with the natural lighting. I also like the variety of greens in the image. Very nicely seen and processed.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

I particularly like the composition and the subject separation. I think it's the mood of this that appeals to me most though. The yellows against that dark bg - suggest sunshine and vibrant life to me. Beautiful image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 18, 2011 at 8:35 PM

John:
This is good. Like how this bunch stands out from the bg. The stack gives depth to the flowers. Well done.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on May 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

Thanks guys.
Encouraging to get a nice respnse to a pic of a simple common subject- not looking too complicated.
But wow ! - there is some great stuff on this gallery and I am tempted to go for some arty exotic stuff !!
Just what a forum like this is all about OI have had great inspration from this gallery..
Not fair though cos you have a lot more great species over there !!

Cheers
JohnR
Worcestershire
England

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 18, 2011 at 9:35 PM

Hey John, I really like the low perspective here. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 18, 2011 at 10:54 PM

John, shooting at a low level is always a challenge - you pulled it off very well

- great grouping and some nice soft light there.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

I really like your choice of using some shadowed BG to make these pop off the frame. Lovely image, and great stack!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 19, 2011 at 6:19 PM

John: What a delightful shot. Excellent lighting and DOF management. Most excellent.>=))>

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