Last of the series

Gallery: FloraPosted September 6, 2012155 views13 comments

Nikon D300, 150mm, F/4.5, 1/60, ISO 200.

The last of the series, showing the beauty of the color and form of this incredible flower. Comments appreciated.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by John Neukirch on September 6, 2012 at 7:34 PM

This has so much going on, such KAOS. But it works very well. I'm impressed, great eye!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 6, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Albert - another good one from the Cleome series. The circular composition appeals to me here and the small beetle like bug seems to add that little more to the shot. The bunch in the lower right corner is sufficiently blurred to be a distraction.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 6, 2012 at 8:42 PM

Albert:
A fitting closing image for a fabulous series. It is amazing that you can find so many good composition in this difficult to compose complex flower. Well done

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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 6, 2012 at 10:49 PM

Excellent, Albert, my second favorite of the series, right behind the first post.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 6, 2012 at 11:37 PM

Another gorgeous image of these great flowers, Albert! Great series, and the light and color in all of them is so pleasing.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 6, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Albert: Superb work on this image and the entire series. Beautifully done all. >=))>

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 7, 2012 at 1:06 AM

Sure can tell you had lots of fun with these flowers, Albert! This may be the last, but it's certainly not the least of the series. What a crazy, wonderful plant; those characteristics expressed so well in this image, where more of the flower shows.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on September 7, 2012 at 10:59 AM

I really like this one, Albert! I like the POV and your DOF choice in this image. Nice background too. The little bug is a nice touch.

I would wish the OOF flower in the right front was not there; is somewhat distracting. . .but not a deal breaker; a crop off the right to eliminate that flower would also make a great image IMO. Great series, Albert!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on September 7, 2012 at 11:44 AM

I have to say my favorite part is that cute little green beetle! This nice portrait of an interesting plant I am actually not familiar with!

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on September 7, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Nice image Albert. You did a wonderful job of bringing order to all that is going on.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on September 7, 2012 at 9:58 PM

This might be the best of the series, Albert, I really like it. Lovely background and depth of field. The insect is a bonus!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 8, 2012 at 4:09 PM

Last but definitely not least, Albert ! In fact, I think perhaps the best of the series. I like the range of soft and sharp elements, and the composition suggests a beautiful natural bouquet.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Hello Albert

I see you saved the best for last, you shouldn't hold on us like that

Beautiful work

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