Backlit Lotus (w/repost)

Gallery: FloraPosted May 30, 2011117 views16 comments

This is a Angel Wing lotus taken with Canon 7D, using 100-400 IS lens. The backlighting made it stand out from the other shots taken that day last summer.

Comments always welcomed.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 30, 2011 at 7:00 AM

Beautiful backlit flower.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 30, 2011 at 7:09 AM

Love the lines and the light Pat. The black bg is perfect for it. I like the suggestion of the wave in the leaves but I'd also consider a crop mostly from the left to a 5:4 or square format. I like the image very much as posted and the crop would be a different image - I'd just like to see more of the incredibly beautiful flower. Superb whites in this, especially given the back lighting.

pat

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Comment posted by John Robinson on May 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

A nice image.
I think I would try it cropped a little tighter on the flower but no big deal.
Cheers
JohnR

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 30, 2011 at 9:59 AM

The back lighting is great. I like the composition, it's somewhat unconventional, but it balances attention between the flower and the leaves.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on May 30, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Wonderful photo and I agree that cropping some of the leaf to the left might make improvement. These choices are so personal.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 30, 2011 at 12:17 PM

I liked the whole scene, but I seem to be outnumbered re cropping this... so here is a crop. Let me know your thoughts.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 30, 2011 at 12:25 PM

Very nice Patricia. I like your idea with this composition. It works well for me with this backlight.
Now I see the crop version. It works very well too. I guess you have two nice versions now. Overall I like your original a bit better.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 30, 2011 at 1:13 PM

Beautiful view of this flower; the backlighting makes it shine. I like your comp as is; the leaves add to the interest IMO. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 30, 2011 at 2:08 PM

The contrasting light sets this off wonderfully. I also like your pov and comp. Great backlit shot.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 30, 2011 at 8:05 PM

Patricia:
What a handsome lotus and the backlight brings out the subtle texture on the petals. I think the re-post is stronger.

Haven't been out to my local lotus ponds yet but hopefully will venture out soon.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on May 30, 2011 at 9:52 PM

The back lighting really makes this white flower pop. The white is handled very well and the comp. is nice.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 30, 2011 at 10:22 PM

Very neat composition and nice light Pat.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 31, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Gorgeous shot Patricia! Cropped version wins hands down in my opinion.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 1, 2011 at 5:04 PM

I did not comment on this previously because, while beautiful, I could not decide between the the versions. Sorry, but I still can't. I like them equally.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 1, 2011 at 5:07 PM

Beautiful photo of a beautiful flower. Patricia, what do you think about a vertical frame?
Take care.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 4, 2011 at 10:00 PM

Patricia: My apologies for being so late to the party on this one. I like both versions but I am partial to the repost. Superb whites! >=))>

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