Lotus Flower

Gallery: FloraPosted March 26, 2012135 views23 comments

Lotus flower from my golf club water pond (after some adjustments in Microsoft Digital Image Pro 10). Since I've not much experience in this kind of flora photography, I'd appreciate comments and suggestions to this photo..

Nikon D90
200mm
F/9
1/640sec
ISO 200
Camera handheld
Thank you.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 26, 2012 at 6:48 AM

You've done a great job on this lotus. Like the soft vignette and the sharpness of the center, as well as placement in the frame. All work well to present this lotus in its best light. Gorgeous!

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Comment posted by Geoff Powell on March 26, 2012 at 7:12 AM

I think this image is very nice indeed. I love the soft tones and soft vignette.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 26, 2012 at 7:21 AM

Great shot! The composition is super nice & I like the muted tones. Beautiful!!!!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 26, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Very beautiful, Miro ! I love the flowing lines, the delicate colouring and the overall softness of the image. Really fine work !!

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on March 26, 2012 at 3:39 PM

wonderful lines and softness...the vignette works perfect here...

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on March 26, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Love the details at the center of the Lotus, Miro. I'd prefer a less obvious vignette.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 26, 2012 at 4:23 PM

I love the soft colours and lines.

Congrats

D&L

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on March 26, 2012 at 7:05 PM

simply beautiful

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 26, 2012 at 8:59 PM

My thoughts mirror's Ram's. Love the comp and center detail and color, but I find the vignette a little much for my tastes.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on March 26, 2012 at 9:38 PM

Only suggestion is to print this big!! This is a home run!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 26, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Outstanding work! Love the light, comp, and color. A fine presentation.

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Comment posted by Buck Ward on March 26, 2012 at 10:53 PM

Excellent!
I love the pastels, the softness of the petals, and the sharpness in the center.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 27, 2012 at 2:25 AM

Wonderful shot Miro. Great comp and wonderful use of light and vignetting. One of your best, IMO.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 27, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Lotus blooms are so interesting. You've done a great job showing off the center surrounded by those soft pink petals. I also like the gentle vignette. While this is an excellent image as presented, it might be worth toning down the brightest yellows just a bit, the stamen seem slightly blown to me, if that can be done without significantly darkening the yellows on the left.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 27, 2012 at 10:02 AM

I like this a lot as presented Miro. My personal taste suggests toning it down a tad, but subjective.
Well done!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM

Such a photogenic flower and i like your take on it. Would be gorgeous blown up on my wall

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 27, 2012 at 2:40 PM

Very, very nice. Lovely color and dof.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 27, 2012 at 6:08 PM

Hi Miro

Not much experience!!! It can't get better !! I just love it

Extraordinary composition, light and DOF

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on March 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Expertly done! The reverse vignette works very well here to create a high-key presentation that accentuates the center of the flower effectively. It's maybe a bit strong, but otherwise I have no nits.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 27, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Miro, the detail and light put this over the top for me. Stunning.
Bob

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 28, 2012 at 2:43 AM

Miro:
I like lotus flowers and this is one up there with the best. Beautiful details in the center and surrounded by soft vignette at the periphery.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 30, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Miro: This is excellent! Wonderful lighting and processing. For me this is your best ever image. Really superb work! >=))>

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on March 30, 2012 at 9:54 PM

Many thanks for all your comments & suggestions. I appreciate it very much. Miro

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