Daylily Abstract 2

Gallery: FloraPosted August 4, 2011138 views18 comments

2nd in the series. This is a different type of Daylily in the sense that it has more petals growing from the inside as if a daylily is growing inside a daylily.

ND200, 50mm F/1.8 Lens with 36mm of ET @ F/2.8, 1/80 Sec, ISO320, Early morning light and Handheld.

The pinkish wash at the top is the OOF rendition of an offending petal - these are thick petals and cannot be pushed back - apply more force, they simply break. Not something you want to do.

Thanks a lot for your comments and suggestions on Daylily Abstract version one and do let me know if this one finds any favour with you.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 4, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Ram:
What can I say? You just keep posting masterpieces one after another. The red wash works well and I think you have made good use of the offending petal. I am wondering about perhaps a small sliver more canvas along the bottom edge but this is really so minor its probably not worth mentioning.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 4, 2011 at 10:17 PM

Fade to softness. I love how the center lines lead to pastel washes of color. Glorious, Ram!

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Comment posted by Bruce King on August 4, 2011 at 10:21 PM

Great colors Ram and the composition is excellent. Nice.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on August 4, 2011 at 10:22 PM

Ram, this is another perfect example of your excellent technique and why I look forward to your post. The colors, curves and composition leave one searching for a worthy description....... how about "Eye Candy?"

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 4, 2011 at 10:54 PM

Lovely flowing lines here, and the subtle colour washes are exquisite.
I also agree a bit more room at the bottom would be even better.
Joyous!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 5, 2011 at 1:51 AM

Ram,

I'm undecided about the blur at the top from the thick petals but still find the image very appealing. I've no problem with the space at the bottom. For my tastes, being somewhat blur averse, i think I might prefer the image cropped from the top as a pano. However, it's striking as posted.

pat

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 5, 2011 at 2:57 AM

I think this one is my favorite of the series so far Ram. Great color and AWESOME lines. Wonderful, wonderful stuff. Very inspiring stuff Ram.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 5, 2011 at 6:24 AM

Beautiful, Ram ! Superb abstract composition which still manages to capture the essence of lily petals. The colours are enchanting !

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 5, 2011 at 9:22 AM

Beautiful abstract, Ram.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on August 5, 2011 at 12:40 PM

I like both of them equally. Amazing shots Ram.

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Comment posted by Sindy Burk on August 5, 2011 at 1:02 PM

Like the softness in your pic, thanks for sharing. sin

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM

Love the sweeping lines and how theyfade from one color to another. A very relaxing image. Perhaps the title-Relaxation.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on August 5, 2011 at 4:07 PM

Nice soft colors. May I suggest cropping a bit the top part? Nicely done Ram.

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Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on August 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

Hey Ram! This is beautiful! I have not been on for a while. I got back from vacation 3 weeks ago and I'm just getting back on track. Yes, we will have to meet up before the snow starts to fly.

Cindy

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 5, 2011 at 10:29 PM

Hi Ram

A marvelous composition, with the same gorgeous color, light , and lines

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on August 7, 2011 at 3:58 AM

Wonderful shot! Colours, lines and composition!

Great!

D&L

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 7, 2011 at 9:20 AM

Ram: Not sure I'm familiar with this variety but it sure lends itself to imaging. Great vision, great photography. >=))>

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on August 7, 2011 at 4:26 PM

Ram, my problem is that I don't know which is better between Daylily 1 and 2. They are both beautiful in the same way, for me. The upper wash echoes the bottom wash and it's pleasant. Splendid work once again and again, Ram.
Take care.

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