Tulip Glow

Gallery: FloraPosted January 8, 201294 views10 comments

Let it rain outside, I'm still going over some images from last springs blooms that I didn't get around to back then. This one is about an 80% crop of a tulip that caught enough light that it appears to glow. I used NIK's filters to enhance the contrast, highlight the main bloom and enhance dew droplets at top.

Larger image available, "Thanks for stopping!"

canon 7D
canon 100m f2.8L IS USM
F/16 -0.67 1/15 ISO 160
tripod, cable, CS5, LR3, NIK's suite

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on January 8, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Beautiful backlighting. The tulip certainly does glow, and the illuminated dew is a nice element.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 8, 2012 at 8:25 AM

Wonderful capture Craig. Indeed, the lighting makes this. Well done.
Bob

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 8, 2012 at 10:16 AM

I think 'glow' is the operative term here. Spectacular light on this blossom. The bg is excellent also. I like this a lot

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 8, 2012 at 1:55 PM

Great colors, light, shapes and lines, Craig. The Dew really kicks this up a few notches. Love this. Cannot wait to shoot Tulips in Spring specially after a bad season in 2011 with Tulips. I have planted 25 some bulbs last Autumn and should see what reward I get soon

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 8, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Craig: "Radiant" is my first impression. Superbly crafted image.>=))>

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 8, 2012 at 11:45 PM

I like this one even better than the last one. Good job.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 9, 2012 at 8:18 AM

I saw the image before I read who posted it and thought that it sure looks like a Craig Strand image. Lovely lighting and comp. The dew drops are a great addition.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

Beautiful lighting indeed Craig. The one large dew drop on the top RC really draws the eye, beautifully seen and captured.My only nit is it would be nice to see the BG flower and leaves toned down a little more as this will make the feature tulip pop just that little bit more. wonderfully seen all the same.Cheers

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 12, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Beautiful light and colors Craig. The very near foreground create a great depth, seen through the window (frame).
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 16, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Love the lighting and mood of this. Beautiful color and shadows. Fine work.

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