Calla

Gallery: FloraPosted July 2, 2011142 views14 comments

My first ever photo of a Calla - our first Calla (only one out of 4 bulbs sprouted) to bloom as well. I can now understand what a difficult flower it can be to photograph and all the compositions I got to see begin to make sense.

This is pretty much a portrait - the yellows in the background come from stone purge like small plants in bloom.

ND200, AFS 105mm F/2.8 VR Micronikkor, F/8, 1/20 Sec, Late evening light, ISO200 and Tripod. I might have used an extension tube but don't remember.

Was away in Hongkong last week and got to meet up with the Master Gary Yeoh. Will comment on other photos as time permits.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on July 2, 2011 at 11:41 PM

Nice image! I just love that BG!!!

Registered on June 16, 2010, 57 Posts, 175 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 3, 2011 at 2:41 AM

Ram, I've been waiting for one from you that I don't like.
This isn't it!

Another beauty- lovely lines and detail, great perspective, and gorgeous BG.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on July 3, 2011 at 5:48 AM

All I can say is it's good thing that's it's not a white one or Pat would be all over your case!!

Very elegant portrait Ram.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 3, 2011 at 6:33 AM

Beautiful subject and image Ram. Gorgeous color and light but I think it's the texture you captured that appeals most to me. Superb image.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM

Ram:
Great to meet up with the Master of SOA!
Nice to see your calla in bloom and you having to get out your camera as soon as you got home.
The texture is fabulous and the bg really sweet. Love this a lot.

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 3, 2011 at 8:55 AM

Ram: Wonderful subject superbly complemented by the gradient BG. Masterful DOF control as well. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

Very nice colors including the complementary BG. Nicely done.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on July 3, 2011 at 12:34 PM

A killer shot indeed- Perfect composition, wonderful colors and a magic, warm background- My sincere congrats, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 3, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Beautiful! Excellent work Ram. Wonderful bg and full of texture and feel.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 3, 2011 at 3:40 PM

very nice portrait, Ram...the bg colors are fantastic...

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 3, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Ram, you have a gift for colors. I think you should be more satisfied about this photo. As for me, I love it.
Take care.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

Ram, I don't know how you do it. Every time I visit this gallery there is another outstanding image that you have posted.

Beautiful.

Peter