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Iris & Raindrops #1 rpt
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Iris & Raindrops #1 rpt

by Mark Seaver

Gallery: FloraPosted December 7, 2011250 views8 comments
In response to Bill's request for repeat images, here's a reprocessed shot of a "red" iris taken on one of the many rainy weekend days that we had last spring. I've applied what I've learned about processing since then and hopefully, this is a better result. It certainly needed much less processing following some adjustments in ACR/LR. Final processing used only TK's triple play on the light lights and a midtone contrast adjustment in PS5 rather than the 8 steps in previous post. This version is distinctly lighter and the colors less muted. (5D, 100mm macro, 1/10 s, f/32, tripod and cable release)

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 7, 2011 at 7:25 PM
Mark:
The processing certainly looks good. I like how the center of the flower is brighter. Sometimes we get carried over with processing and do more that required and I am guilty of that often. Less is more in some cases.

Coming back to the image, the only minor nit is the dark blue triangle in the LLC - would be great if this was the same color as the rest of the flower.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM
The reposted image clearly has more pop and pizzaz. You made an already excellent image even better. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 8, 2011 at 3:56 AM
The reworking looks good, Mark - extremely sensuous effect and strong colour combinations.
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM
I like this alot. The drops of water are really nice and your colors are great (well, maybe the llc could still use a little work, green drops seem out of place) The detail in the beard is wonderful. Very nice repost.
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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on December 8, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Mark, love the colors in this & the water droplets add interest to the iris!
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM
HI Mark :wavey: Like Gary said, sometimes less is better, The reposted image is more vibrant, Love it!!! looking at the center of this flower, i feel i'm looking in a magical tent from an arabian nights scene
Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM
Mark: A real winner here. Marvelous details in the larger version especially. :toast: >=))>
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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on December 12, 2011 at 2:12 PM
Beautiful image Mark! Love the color, comp, and water drops.
Registered on October 10, 2011, 62 Posts, 508 Comments