Just another Weed

Gallery: FloraPosted July 14, 201147 views14 comments

Fire Weed (We call it Rosebay Willow herb)
A simple "contre jour " snap with a wide angle.
D7000 Sigma 18-50 mm
400ISO "50th @f11
Levels /Gamma
60% of full frame.
Cheers
johnR

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 14, 2011 at 7:04 PM

Well, whatever you call it, I like this very much John. I particularly like the pattern of light and shadow.

I thought that "contre jour" - French against the day (light implied) was back lighting though. Am I mistaken or is this a filter? I'm assuming "Aimple" above is just mis-keyed "Simple" but maybe it's a proper name and I'm wrong. It wouldn't be the first time today. (smile)

All of this aside, it's a beautiful image.

pat

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

Comment posted by John Robinson on July 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM

Pat Sorry- my mistake-its just "simple" I'll adjust it

Cheersw
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 14, 2011 at 8:41 PM

Hi John
My first reaction when I open this was 'harsh light' but the image seem to grow on me as I study it closely. Creative use of light.

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

Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM

Excellent paterns. Nice contrast to black BG. I like the composition but wish it would a bit darker. On my monitot the light is too strong. Nicely done John

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 15, 2011 at 1:15 AM

nice composition and light...beautiful image

Brigitte

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

Comment posted by Morgan Casey on July 15, 2011 at 7:28 AM

Beautiful detail and lighting in this and the colors are so vivid! Nicely done.

Registered on November 16, 2010, 22 Posts, 269 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 15, 2011 at 8:53 AM

The lighting creates some very interesting patterns on and of these blooms. IMO you've done an excellent job of using the strong light in a creative and effective manner. Great image

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 15, 2011 at 1:54 PM

The color and comp are nice. But I looked at it for a while and the light still seems a bit harsh.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on July 15, 2011 at 3:28 PM

Thanks all. heres one toned down a little.
Cheers
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 15, 2011 at 8:28 PM

A striking backlit image. Very well done.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 15, 2011 at 11:51 PM

Strong lighting and detail give this life John. Great work
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 16, 2011 at 3:12 PM

John: I even liked the thumbnail on this one. Marvelous use of the strong back light. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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

Comment posted by Dan Roberts on July 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Nice capture of backlit fireweed. Maybe difficult for some to appreciate if they haven't seen the real thing. This is an effective capture of the real deal. Both versions work for me. Love the shadowed BG. Nicely done.

Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 18, 2011 at 6:27 AM

This looks very much like the river epilobium we have here in India,
i like the repost very much

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments