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Hibiscus

by Bob&Charly Nelson

Gallery: FloraPosted August 23, 201294 views14 comments
This was a tough one to get. Between the wind ( not hard to handle ), a photographer eating dog ( also not hard to handle ), and a bunch of people asking questions ( hard to handle ) I was able to get a few exposures.
D80, Iso 100, F18 @ 1/3 sec. let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
Bob :wavey:

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 23, 2012 at 6:03 PM
Beautiful shot Bob, great DOF. What lens did you use? Handheld or tripod?
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 23, 2012 at 6:08 PM
It was a 70-300, tripod mounted cable release John. Sorry for my neglect for not stating this.
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 23, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Nice dof and color. The ornamental hibiscuses are always fun to capture; they are so "in your face" gaudy.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 23, 2012 at 6:46 PM
No problem. Incredible shot, I love the lighting also!
:toast:
Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on August 23, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Love the vivid red color, Bob. Nicely composed as well.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 23, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Robert - Plenty sharp for the conditions you mention + 1/3 Sec of SS :eek: .

Really love the vertical frame here and the superb velvety texture to the petals. Red Channel may be over but this is one example (for me) where it works just great.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 23, 2012 at 10:36 PM
Hi Robert :wavey: A great shot!! Love the light and color. This is real eye candy :eek: Exceptionally sharp for 1/3 sec. But why the iso 100? :wink: :smile:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 24, 2012 at 6:25 AM
As lovely an hibiscus image as I can recall, Bob ! The control of the reds is superb, and the rhythms of the petals are a delight. First rate image !
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 24, 2012 at 8:45 AM
Great pov and wonderful detail. The seductive color is the hook, though. Love the rich feel this has
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Wow, Bob, I love those reds! Great composition, too. Beautiful capture! :toast:
Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 25, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Excellent color and detail, Bob. Mission accomplished in spite of all the challenges.

It's amazing about the questions. Invariably, when the front of my lens is inches away from a flower and I'm concentrating so hard that I forget I'm on Planet Earth (aahhhhh!), I get yanked back to reality with, "What are you taking pictures of?" :rolleyes:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 26, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Bob: Frame filling fantastic and superb management of the reds. Most excellent. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 30, 2012 at 11:34 AM
You did a terrific job with this. Great color and detail. :toast:
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 30, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Great job! Fantastic color and dof. :toast: :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments