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Clematis
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Clematis

by Craig Strand

Gallery: FloraPosted June 12, 201149 views6 comments
One of the huge clematis blooms from the garden. Stacked image, shot indoors with speedlite.

Larger version available, thank you for stopping!

canon 40D
canon 100mm f2.8L IS USM
F5.6 1/13 ISO 100
canon speedlite 580 EX II at 1/128
tripod, "Stackshot" rail, process in "Helicon Focus", CS4, LR2, NIK suite

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 12, 2011 at 7:48 PM
Very good choice for a square crop, Craig :cool: - while there is no question about the main subject matter (its top notch), its the creative use of the maple like leaves that makes this shot even more interesting for me.
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 12, 2011 at 8:13 PM
Wicked sharp Craig and I agree with Ram about the use of the leaves. I also like the vignette blur. A very good looking post.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 12, 2011 at 8:31 PM
Craig:
Wonderful details in the bloom and the blue is nicely rendered. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 13, 2011 at 7:13 AM
As good a clematis image as I can recall, Craig ! Beautifully composed, with a superb rendering of the petals and a wonderful complement of leaves in the bg.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 13, 2011 at 11:54 PM
Craig: I think this is FINE! The BG leaves are the perfect complement IMO. Most excellent.>=))>
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Comment posted by Miro Susta on June 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Nice arrangement, excellent light, marvelous colours. Well done Craig.
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