Abstract in yellow

Gallery: FloraPosted July 12, 2011123 views17 comments

This abstract was taken from a David Austin rose called Graham Thomas. I liked the yellow tones but found it difficult to get defined lines. Taken in my garden with a Nikon 50mm F/1.8, with 56mm ext tube, cable release, comments appreciated.

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17 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

Hi Albert:
From the thumbnail I thought this was Ram so I hope you take this as a compliment!
The yellow wash is really nice and the white seems to be floating in this yellow cloud. As you have commented, I wish you had a nice straight line in the central one but getting the sensor parallel at this mag is a real challenge. I would also brighten up the RLC some to even out the light. A very fine abstract overall.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 12, 2011 at 8:51 PM

Lovely golden yellow layers, Albert. Use some kind of support to lean your body against so that you can focus sharply on the edges (which is not that big of a deal here, softness works superbly).

Great going

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 12, 2011 at 9:19 PM

This is excellent. Sweet colors and dreamy focus. very very nice

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM

I like this Albert. There's just enough curve in the lines to work with the softness I think - at least for my tastes. I would probably brighten the lower right a little as Gary suggested. Overall a fine abstract.

pat

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on July 12, 2011 at 10:11 PM

Nice abstract Albert. My suggestions mirror Gary and Pat's. Over all though pretty cool.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 12, 2011 at 11:49 PM

Lovely - soft and subtle but with just enough definition to hold my interest.
I agree to lighten the lower right a bit.
Nice work!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on July 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM

Simply beautiful, Albert!
I like it just as presented. I think I understand the other comments about making the brightness more uniform for an abstract, but that bit of realism with shadows works fine for me. (Guess I'm more of a naturalist than an artist. As a matter of fact, I never claim to be an artist -- just an illustrator, but I sure like looking at beauty like this.)

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM

The yellow here is fantastic, Albert ! You've certainly got the lines ok - I think this triple arrangement works beautifully. I go along with Gary on the lower R corner - otherwise I love it.

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on July 13, 2011 at 1:56 PM

I actually like the darker LRC; there is a gradual transition from light to dark as you move from left to right. If anything I would probably try and get rid of the slightly darker area just above the left petal line.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM

wonderful colors and softness, Albert...a very nice abstract, I like it as posted

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 13, 2011 at 4:48 PM

I like this abstract very much, with great lines and colour.
Very well done
D&L

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 13, 2011 at 6:22 PM

What a beauty, Albert! I am very glad that you had troubles to define the lines.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 14, 2011 at 9:33 AM

This is really very nice Albert & yes very much like Ram's images (that sure is a complement in itself :) )
I like it the way it is with the LRC being darker & a nice gradient flow of brightness from LRC to ULC

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 14, 2011 at 3:06 PM

Subtle and wonderful yellows and flow Albert. Well concieved and projected in my opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

A wonderful happy yellow dreamy fantasy, Albert!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

Albert: I like the color palette and overall comp but the lack of a specific POF makes this a little less successful for me. Seems like most everyone else disagrees with me so I'll just shut up and enjoy the color. >=))>

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Comment posted by Bruce King on July 21, 2011 at 5:51 PM

I like the color, light and lines but I agree with Bill that it's doesn't have a lot of impact. A very nice photo nonetheless.

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