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Aloë flower
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Aloë flower

by Hans Van Rafelghem

Gallery: FloraPosted November 15, 20041,202 views3 comments
I shot this Aloë in indoors with natural light.
The black BG is in fact a rubber door in my livingroom. I thought it gave a nice contrasty look.

Only problem is that I don't know the exact species of Aloë.

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Matthew Pugh on November 16, 2004 at 6:16 AM
Hi Hans
Nice shot and an enjoyably composition with nice subtle lighting. I think that perhaps with the black BG you could probably have used a larger DOF without adding any distractions to the shot. But no real big issue, I like it as presented.

Regards
Matthew
Registered on November 1, 2003, 72 Posts, 1230 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Moats on November 17, 2004 at 8:29 PM
Hi Hans

Very nice flower. This is the first time I've seen a Aloe flower.
I like the black BG. I shoot alot with this same BG.
Registered on October 20, 2004, 892 Posts, 6324 Comments
Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on November 17, 2004 at 10:23 PM
Hans,

Lovely shot!!! All techs look perfect. Good job with the slightly off center placement of the flowers and that single stem entering from the side of the frame. Just one of those simple but extremely pleasing images, thanks for posting. :toast: :toast:
I also think the dark background was a good choice.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments