Arrows

Gallery: FloraPosted August 16, 2011405 views28 comments

I like this shape the best for Daylily Stamens. Some of you might find the colors a bit muted and they sure are and they are what they are

ND200, AF-D 200mm f/4 Micronikkor F/16, 1/25 Sec, ISO 200, Overcast conditions, Tripod etc. Some 25 or so shots stacked (I can do it too

- talk of some bad influence).

Thanks a lot for your comments on Tendril Twist and do let me know what you think of this one.

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

The detail and dof are great for the amount of magnification. The color and comp are very good.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 16, 2011 at 8:07 PM

Good concept and follow through. Colors are a bit muted, though.

Whoa! you stacked 25!!?? Way to go! I really do like this, the frontal picture of the stamens, fading out of focus. How did you choose an interval appropriate to 25 images for what—an inch or so in focus?

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 16, 2011 at 8:14 PM

Philip, I perfectly focussed some 10 or so shots for each of the pollen pods. The remaining 15 or so shots were for the curved portion of the stamen. I wanted the background soft, hence selected minute increments of pin point focus without bringing the petal details into focus. Total area covered might be about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch at best.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 16, 2011 at 8:20 PM

Ram:
You are taking this to the next level, adding stack to SOA. Really fantastic.

You used a tripod for this?

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM

Absolutely wonderful, Ram. I can't imaging anyone questioning the color, or for that matter, anything about your image. The detail is the greatest and those droplets really do look natural and not sprayed on. Can't say enough about this shot.

Charlie

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM

Exquisite!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on August 16, 2011 at 9:26 PM

Very in your face! Excellent colors, sharpness and DOF.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on August 16, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Absolutely amazing, Ram. Amazing processing with wonderful results.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 16, 2011 at 9:30 PM

Expertly done, Ram. The stack worked fabulously in this image.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM

This belongs on a museum wall, Ram. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 17, 2011 at 4:22 AM

Superb work Ram. Just wonderful vision and composition.
Bob

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Wonderful! The pollen and water drops are the icing on the cake (so to speak). A fabulous image.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on August 17, 2011 at 3:43 PM

Fantastic!!!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on August 17, 2011 at 7:35 PM

As the younger generation says. . . "Now thats what I'm talking about!" Very well seen and executed, I love this.

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Comment posted by David Spindle on August 17, 2011 at 7:40 PM

I'm new to NPN, so I'm also new to your photography. I have to say this is just exceptional! Wonderful colors and detail! And what patience you have! 25! I'm very glad to have found your photographs! Your abstracts are incredible! Do you mind if I ask if you were using a rail? Very well done!

Dave

Registered on July 25, 2011, 16 Posts, 45 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 17, 2011 at 10:20 PM

Hi Ram

With stacking, you have taken your processing to remarkable levels

the detail is stunning!!!. The color and shape of the stamens. reminds me of mushrooms

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

Striking, Ram. Reminds me of six soldiers guarding the delicate princess in the bg.
Love the local detail, esp the razor sharp yellow pollen.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM

Wow Ram! 25 shots?!? Excellent stack, wonderful comp. Great results!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 18, 2011 at 4:44 PM

The details and composition are what make this photo outstanding. I also like the muted colors and the scattering of water drops. Terrific image!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 18, 2011 at 6:57 PM

Amazing work as usual. Beautiful light and detail.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 20, 2011 at 2:27 PM

Ram: One of my favorite POVs/comps for day lilies. Superb stack as well even if you are just showing off

Fantastic shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on August 23, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Ram my congratulations on your WP for this beautiful and striking image!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 23, 2011 at 8:58 PM

Congrats on the WP. Well chosen.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 23, 2011 at 10:20 PM

Hi Ram!! Congrats on winning the WP, well deserved

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 24, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Ram, congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 24, 2011 at 1:37 AM

Spectacular! Good going on the color!

And congratulations for the EP.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 24, 2011 at 2:22 PM

A magnificient image, Ram. So glad for your Editor Pick recognition.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 29, 2011 at 4:32 PM

Belated congratulations, Ram, on a superb image ! Marvellous stack and great perspective.

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