Camellia Bush

Gallery: FloraPosted March 2, 2012140 views10 comments

A camellia in an old vicarage garden near where I live, which is now almost in full bloom as we move into Spring. I have added another, brighter version which was my original choice but which came to seem more decorative, less natural. It may be just a question of aesthetic preference, but I would be grateful for any comments on the difference.

Canon 400D, 55mm lens, 1/320 sec @ f5.6, 1ev, hand held, Color Efex GND filter.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 2, 2012 at 10:17 AM

This is the brighter version for comparison

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 2, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Ian, this is a really attractive image. Beautifully composed with the pink camellia blossoms against the blue sky, captured in perfect soft light. I think I like the original more, but, wow, it's a close call. I've changed my mind three times. Sure wish we could grow camellias in Ohio.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on March 3, 2012 at 6:19 AM

WOW Ian. Tough call. The original (first image) is a more documentary image to me. Excellent well crafted image for sure. The second speaks to me more of Spring. Fresh, bright, aluring and shooting out IT'S SPRIING.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on March 3, 2012 at 4:37 PM

This is a coy and captivating composition. No individual bloom gives the viewer a full-on view...And my eye kept scanning trying to land on one...but, then I appreciated the creamy textures and petal colors. Either version works for me...both have the same creamy quality in the petals.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on March 4, 2012 at 7:18 AM

Great image of these lovely Camellia, Ian! I like the first one more, but that's me, I always like images a bit darker. Unfortunately my Camellia buds are all frozen this year due the late frost.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 4, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Lovely shot with a very well placed cloud. I slightly prefer the lighter version because it feels a bit gentler and that fits with the soft pink flowers and light blue sky.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 5, 2012 at 1:10 AM

Ian:
Hard to choose but in the end I prefer the original for it more saturated color and the green is closer to what the leaves look like. Beautiful composition with nice contrast of RGB.

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Comment posted by Tonia Graves on March 5, 2012 at 10:27 PM

I really like the point of view here w/ the flowers against the sky. Nice color combination as well!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 6, 2012 at 10:25 PM

Hi Ian

The original version look more like a painting, a capture of sublime beauty

the second looks like an awesome photograph of natural beauty!! love the both

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 7, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Beautifully composed group of Camellias, Ian. I liked the way it frames the soft sky and beckons the viewer to walk right in to Spring. I really like the second image better because of how bright and airy it looks-- like Spring. The first image is lovely, too, but it has a little heavier feel.

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