Humble Grass

Gallery: FloraPosted August 21, 2011143 views16 comments

Grass Seed Pods. I don't know what variety of grass this is.

I am very glad to have pulled this off at F/5.6

- with wind, manually aligning both branches and all that. It was the only way out to get that smooth background. Reds in the background come from Salvia Flowers.

ND200, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor, F/5.6, 1/15 Sec, ISO200, Early Morning Light, Tripod, Plamp and lot of prayers for the wind to stop. Full Frame.

Thanks a lot for your comment on Chives with a Visitor and let me know if this works for you or not.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM

Nice comp and sweet colors.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 21, 2011 at 4:43 PM

Beautiful image Ram. At 5.6 your plane of focus control had to be perfect in this and I'd say it was. Masterfully done.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Expertly accomplished, Ram. I like both comp and colors. Simple but beautiful.

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on August 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM

Just exquisite Ram!

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on August 21, 2011 at 6:43 PM

Humble, but beautiful! Excellent job here! Nice sharp focus, interesting comp, great colors and wonderful bokeh.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

Beautiful details. A simple, appealling composition

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 21, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Ram:
Elegance in simplicity. Expert plane of focus management and alignment of the bg color. Really good.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on August 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Awesome as always, Ram! I have attempted this type of thing very many times without this exceptional result. I especially like that you kept the stems separated. The bg colors are what make this image stand out for me. Very well done!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Myers on August 21, 2011 at 9:52 PM

Fine image. I really like how the soft background and elegant curves of the stalks balance the great sharpness of the humble plant.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM

Ram: You are having an incredible run of fine images and from all kinds of subjects. This is a masterpiece IMO. Many kudos. >=))>

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on August 22, 2011 at 2:36 AM

Hi Ram, I really like your composition and the fine bg colors...very good work

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on August 22, 2011 at 6:30 AM

Exquisite & delightful. Congratulations.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 22, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Hi Ram

Beautifully composed and crafted

The color and form are in perfect harmony

Albert Darmo

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

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 23, 2011 at 3:30 PM

Fabulous colors, great management of the plane of focus, and wonderful details on the seed heads. I like this a lot Ram.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 23, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Only someone with your talent could make something this common look this extraordinary.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 25, 2011 at 9:24 AM

A striking visual, Ram. Love the detailed whiskers against the soft bg color. Great comp.

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