Dewy Geranium

Gallery: FloraPosted June 12, 2011109 views17 comments

Also called Cranesbill. It rained ever so slightly on Saturday just depositing a few drops on the flowers instead of messing with them.

ND200, 200mm F/4 Micrnikkor, F/5.6, 1/80 Sec, ISO200 and Tripod.

Thanks a lot for your comments on Clematis and do let me know what you think of this one.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 12, 2011 at 8:18 PM

Gorgeous image Ram. The color palette, dof and detail are all just superb.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 12, 2011 at 8:25 PM

Ram:
Wonderful! The drops really add a lot to the appeal. Good DOF management and beautiful colors.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 12, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Great shot! The geranium seems to float on a sea of green...smart DOF. I like the straight look which supports the symmetry of this. Dark green b/g works well. Ken S

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 12, 2011 at 8:37 PM

One of the most interesting and nicest shots of a wild geranium I've ever seen. The fine raindrops suit the size and delicacy of the flower. Well done!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM

Superb.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on June 12, 2011 at 9:46 PM

Beautiful fresh bloom, Ram. The detail is exquisite.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 13, 2011 at 12:35 AM

Great details in this bloom Ram. I like the water droplets and the lines in the center. Excellent shot!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 13, 2011 at 7:10 AM

Lovely, crisp rendering of the flower, Ram, and I like very much the triple plane effect with the buds in the mid-ground.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on June 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM

Absolutely beautiful, Ram! The drops are gorgeous and the details of this lovely flower are superb!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM

Hi Ram

marvelous color and detail

I have these flowers too, but wont attempt to rival this superb capture

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on June 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

First class Ram. The POV is great and the lighting is perfect for this image. The DOF decision really separates the bloom from the BG. The rain drop pattern around the bloom is fantastic. No wind for sure to disturb them.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on June 13, 2011 at 1:28 PM

This is beautiful Ram! The droplets and color of the blossom really grab your attention thanks to the great BG.
Lovely!

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 13, 2011 at 6:33 PM

That flower really jumps out of the frame. The details are great and the raindrops just add to the interest. I'd be tempted to crop just a little from the right to improve the balance, but not so much as to cut into the oof leaves.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 13, 2011 at 11:52 PM

Ram: Marvelous DOF control, great color palette and a strong comp. Wonderful find and a super result.>=))>

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM

Beautiful work Ram. Great plane of focus and comp, nice colors

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on June 14, 2011 at 2:08 PM

What a wonderful find for that perfect rain. The focus and the contrast between flower and background also give this a remarkable 3-D effect.

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Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on June 20, 2011 at 10:10 PM

Hey Ram - Great capture! The drops just push this one over the top for me. Great photo in a "natural" setting! - Vince

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