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Bluebells 3
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Bluebells 3

by scott lanz

Gallery: FloraPosted May 22, 2012241 views14 comments
Thank you for commenting on Bluebells 2. Here's sort of a compromise between 1 and 2. Not as busy as 1 nor as clean as 2. Comments welcome. Nikon D700, 180 macro, f5.6, 1/200, polarizer. Larger image included.

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14 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 22, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Scott: My favorite of the series. Love seeing the buds and a terrific BG. Superb shot. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by David Schwaegler on May 22, 2012 at 9:50 AM
Very nice. I like seeing the progression from small buds to mature flowers.
Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 22, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful image, Scott. I love your POF and DOF choice. And beautiful bg.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 22, 2012 at 12:37 PM
I think that this one is my favorite so far Scott. I like the compromise between the two photos. The additional blooms in the BG add nicely to the shot. Very pretty.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 22, 2012 at 12:43 PM
I think I like this one best of all for the added "pizzazz" (An attractive combination of vitality and glamour) :wink:
Very nice Scott, a real pleasure to view :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 22, 2012 at 4:16 PM
Well taken. The shallow DOF does wonders for this image.
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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on May 22, 2012 at 5:38 PM
I like the way the OOF BG reflects the colors of the subject flowers. A very pretty shot Scott.
Registered on March 24, 2010, 73 Posts, 1268 Comments
Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 22, 2012 at 7:12 PM
Lovely again... you are making me want to get back to my BB shots. :toast:
Registered on March 8, 2012, 39 Posts, 509 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 22, 2012 at 8:26 PM
Lovely bluebell shot. I like the oof but recognizable clusters in the bg.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 23, 2012 at 12:09 AM
Scott:
Getting better and better with each post. The DOF is just right, not too shallow, not too deep (sounding like the 3 bears story). The leaf on the right draws the eyes a little but good as posted.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on May 24, 2012 at 1:41 PM
You're gettin' pretty good at these bluebells, Scott. :smile: :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Interesting mix of line and color, Scott. Can almost feel soft, yet textured fg petals.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 25, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Cool shot. It is so difficult trying to control the b/g and get a piece of the interior bloom on hanging mini plants like this. Unless you snip off the plant and strap it to a stick. You've got the b/g and blooms shown with perfect dof too. Solid shot.
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 27, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Hi Scott :wavey: Geez :eek: Where did my comment go :frown: :confused: I wrote it out but forgot to push [add comment] :biggrin: here we go again :smile: This is the best of the series. just the right mix of color, soft detail and magical light Exceptional work!!! :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments