Kobold Liatris + repost

Gallery: FloraPosted July 18, 2011166 views9 comments

Canon EOS REBEL T2i
EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
7/4/2011 – 5:35:01 PM
1/320 sec
Aperture priority
f/9
ISO 400
Focal length 232 mm
Handheld with elbows resting on chair arms
Garden in the Smoky Mountains
Raw file processed in Photoshop Elements 9

I like the tall stalk so didn't crop to emphasize the top with the bees more. Feedback on that and anything else would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 18, 2011 at 10:56 PM

Interesting decision to present this as a vertical pano. I think you have options, but I do think this works well, especially in the larger version where the insects are more noticeable. I certainly like the insects. Nice capture. Excellent nature shot all in all.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 19, 2011 at 3:06 AM

Barbara:
I am pleasantly surprised by the critters which adds a lot of interest to this bloom. The bg looks great. Very good photography.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 19, 2011 at 7:46 AM

Pleasing colors and I like the bug. Excellent supporting bg and separation as well. A fine image as posted. I might consider a vertical pano crop on this one but just as an alternative not an improvement.

pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 19, 2011 at 6:16 PM

Barbara, I made a similar photo with two stems of the Liatris last weekend

. Looks pretty good to me with that slight slant, clean background and a few blooms at the tip

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

This is quite elegant with the long stalk and subtle bg. The insects are a nice topper.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on July 20, 2011 at 11:54 PM

Excellent Barbara. The large version really pops. The bugs are an interesting element. A very fine image, nice work.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on July 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

Learning about increasing the blacks, wondering if you see a difference in this one and if it's better. Thank you.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 21, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Really well seen and captured Barbara. Good work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 21, 2011 at 4:50 PM

Barbara: Yes I can see the difference on the repost and think its a notable improvement. 2 thumbs up for the party crashers as well .>=))>

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