Iris

Gallery: FloraPosted May 31, 201163 views8 comments

While birding in Cape May, I came across this colorful iris in a nearby garden. The home owner was very pleasant and said I was welcome to walk around her yard looking for warblers, or flowers. I never found the Blackburnian Warbler I was looking for, but this iris was a nice consolation prize.

All feedback welcome.

Nikon D80
Mode: Aperature
ISO: 250
Lens: Nikon 300mm f/4 & TC-17E II
Exp: 1/100 sec at f/6.7 (fighting the wind)
Tripod

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 31, 2011 at 10:34 PM

Beautiful capture and presentation Jeff. The 300 and TC really served you well on the bg here. I started shooting flora because I couldn't find the birds I was after. Drop a post over here anytime you feel like it. (smile)

pat

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 1, 2011 at 12:02 AM

I like the colors and the separation but am not crazy about seeing the "backside" of the other iris

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on June 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

Beautiful shot Jeff! The color and crispness of the larger is wonderful. I like the gradient in the BG, but might consider cloning or darkening that bright spot in the lower left corner.

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on June 1, 2011 at 4:04 PM

Personally, I like the twin blossoms. They are nicely set apart from the BG. I do agree with Derek about cloning the bright spot in the LLC.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 1, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Jeff:
I find Irises difficult and challenging to photograph. You have done well here. Love the bg (except for the yellow as mentioned).

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

Comment posted by Jeff Loomis on June 1, 2011 at 10:57 PM

Don't know how I missed that bright spot (duh). Luke - I see your point regarding the second blossom. As I recall, there was no way to eliminate it from view. In fact, I had to maneuver a bit to get this composition with just the two. Good food for thought though.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 3, 2011 at 3:57 PM

Jeff: I wouldn't call this the consolation but rather the grand prize. Beautiful specimens superbly captured.>=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

Just a lovely portrait. Well done!

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