Veratrum #3

Gallery: FloraPosted June 3, 2012163 views16 comments

Nikon D300, 50mm, F/8, 1/60, ISO 200.

This is one of my favourite compositions, the lines are structured differently from veratrum #2. Here is a combination of straight and curved lines, leading us to the center of interest in the left lower corner, using the rule of thirds. Hope you enjoy this post, comments appreciated.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

Most enjoyable series, including this shot. A very powerful sweep of lines and shadows!

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 3, 2012 at 5:58 PM

One of my fav's too Albert, I think this one may be the best of all!

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on June 3, 2012 at 8:31 PM

This plant has been quite the photogenic model for you!

I really like the flowing simplicity of this series, Albert. The color in this plant is so rich, the lined texture of the leaves adds to the flowing lines, and the various leaves weave together and connect in unique ways. I like how this one seems to become braided together in the center. Very Nice!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 3, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Albert: Tough call for me between this one and # 2 but both are excellent. Well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 3, 2012 at 9:17 PM

I also think this one may be the best, although that's hard to say, Albert, as they have all been excellent. As Carolyn said, I like the way this one looks woven. I think I'd have preferred more DOF, particularly up front. I'd consider cropping some of the oof bottom.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 3, 2012 at 10:58 PM

Albert:
Probably the best of the series so far. Really enjoy this captivating image. Scrolling down I find the image even stronger when the lower OOF part is not in view; so I echo Scott's suggestion of a slight crop from the bottom.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 4, 2012 at 9:32 AM

Albert - Might be the best composition in the series for me. The whole frame filling the leading lines and curves is nice with a more dynamic feel provided by the angles.

A bit more nearer DOF might have been nice also

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on June 4, 2012 at 4:29 PM

I'n normally not a fan of shallow DOF.......but this is fantastic! Love the lines and light play!!!

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on June 4, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Great shot.. really liking the vibrancy of those greens!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on June 5, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Just fantastic Albert !! Well seen and composed !

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 5, 2012 at 2:15 PM

Yes, powerful, Albert! Great use of lines!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 5, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Wonderful lines Albert. The 'vanishing point' for the leaves in the lower half of the frame works very well. Nice, rich tones.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 5, 2012 at 7:23 PM

I like the comp, Albert. Makes me recall the line "All roads lead to Rome".

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on June 6, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Albert, this is a crazy good artwork, beauty of the nature in great details. Excellently composed with very tasteful color contrast -green against green-. The great light add some more +++. Very well mastered photo.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 8, 2012 at 11:01 AM

You never fail with this model, Albert. Again a splendid photo, especially with a 50mm lens. I love it.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on June 8, 2012 at 11:07 AM

Wow Albert, the lines, the light the movement in this is just captivating.

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