Snowdrops and Raindrops

Gallery: FloraPosted December 11, 2011396 views20 comments

Another favorite from earlier this year. Three images stacked in HF. Based on a couple previous comments, I cloned out the flowers in the ULC, but, after doing so, I decided to leave it as is. Nikon d700, 180 macro, Fellows Riverside Gardens, youngstown. Larger image included for better detail on the drops.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on December 11, 2011 at 11:44 AM

Hi to everyone here! After a bit of a hiatus I was sharing some time with other local photographers and decided it was high time I get back into the NPN swing again! I've enjoyed my visits here and I am glad to be able to comment again on the wonderful work I have been seeing!

This is a fantastic image, Scott. Very cool and crisp!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 467 Posts, 2803 Comments

Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on December 11, 2011 at 11:54 AM

Love this shot Scott. The water drops really make it. I am mixed on the flowers in the ULC. I don't think they detract too much, but think the image would also be nice w/o them.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM

Ned, great to hear from you again. Hope to see you posting in flora again soon, particularly your tulips.

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on December 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Really like this one Scott. Very nice!

Registered on March 10, 2011, 169 Posts, 392 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on December 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM

Awesome

Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 11, 2011 at 5:48 PM

A beautiful photo of beautiful little flowers, Scott. The tips of the petals in the LUC recall the leitmotiv of the photo and I like them.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on December 11, 2011 at 7:26 PM

Very fine image, Scott. I like these little flowers but have not been very successful in getting a decent picture of them. I really like this shot, especially with the addition of the raindrops. Nice comp and wonderful details in those raindrops. I can see pros and cons of the flowers in the ULC but it is, of course, ultimately up to you in what you think looks best. And I do think this is very wonderful as is!

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on December 12, 2011 at 6:46 AM

Great to see this one again. It's a favorite one of yours.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on December 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM

A rare and beautiful image. Amazing.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on December 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

What a beauty Scott!! The details really come through with this one because it's tack sharp in the right spot.
I think the flower in the ULC dont hurt this because I think that space might feel somewhat empty without them.

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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on December 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Beaufiful shot Scott--love the sharp outline against the very soft background.

Registered on October 10, 2011, 62 Posts, 508 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 12, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Scott: I'm probably one who commented on the ULC and I still think I would like the shot wihout the partials there. I also wish the upper stem curve wasn't cut off. The refractions in the larger drops are fantastic. >=))>

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Comment posted by David E Lester on December 12, 2011 at 5:37 PM

Super, comp, colors..everything IMO...I would hang this on my wall !!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 12, 2011 at 6:37 PM

I remember this one and how beautiful and delicate it was and is. I especially love all the water droplets with the reflections and the way the whites look being so wet.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 12, 2011 at 6:42 PM

Thanks, David. If I can brag just a little, this image is in my show/exhibit currently running at the gardens where this was taken, and it sold in the first couple days of the show, so someone will have it on their wall shortly.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 12, 2011 at 8:36 PM

Scott:
Love this when I saw it previously and such a treat to see again.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 13, 2011 at 10:33 AM

Stunning. delicate with beautiful clarity and riveting elements. Terrific image

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on December 13, 2011 at 4:15 PM

Wonderful shot, Scott. I like the colours and the drops a lot. The upper stem cut doesn't work very well in my opinion.

D&L

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 13, 2011 at 7:28 PM

Hi Scott

Somehow my first comment did not go through.

This composition is breathtaking in every way!! a work of art

Albert Darmo

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

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 12, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Lots of interest with all these different elements Scott, my kinda floral

I especially like the reflections one can easily see in the larger drops, luv this comp!

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