Table Display

Gallery: FloraPosted January 28, 2013308 views14 comments

My wife Pam has been admiring a Portland OR blogger who specializes in creating unique floral arrangements that utilize forest and garden items. This is her first attempt...and a good one... (she didn't make me say that.. : >)

Zeiss 35 mm with polarizer and black velvet drop-cloth. Nikon D800e. F18. 5 sec shutter with window light.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 28, 2013 at 2:08 AM

Beautiful arrangement and sweet image!
I love all the colourful elements here, as well as the black BG and the frame. I'd suggest experimenting with a frame colour taken from one of the arrangement colours, though, rather than the blue.
Very nice detail.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on January 28, 2013 at 7:29 AM

A beautiful arrangement, Ken. Very artistic. Your wife did an amazing job. Your image makes a very good overall presentation. The arrangement shows beautifully against the dark bg. I am unsure about the angled comp. It makes this look almost like the arrangment is floating in space. Because the log anchors the arrangement, I think I may prefer this arrangement in an horizontal comp.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on January 28, 2013 at 11:48 AM

Outstanding! There's a lot to look at here, it really holds my interest. I like the diagonal movement across the frame. Nice job by both you and your wife.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 97 Posts, 782 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on January 28, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Love this, Ken! Credit goes to you as the photographer but also to your wife as the arranger.

Wonderful variety of colors and textures in this arrangement. It is all seen in great detail against the black background. Lighting is spot on IMO. I like the angled comp but certainly there are other comp possibilities that would also look great. I agree the frame would be nicer in a color taken from the arrangement. I would also like to the see the colored frame thinner too so it doesn't overpower all the minute details in the arrangement. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 28, 2013 at 7:40 PM

Ken: Great work by the arranger and the photographer. Beautiful in every way. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Floyd Hopper on January 28, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Great image. I am a great fan of black bg's. I think this floral display can stand on its own with out the added frame.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 29, 2013 at 1:10 AM

Thanks for the comments...and.... w/o the frame: (wish this were bigger)

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 29, 2013 at 3:52 PM

With or without the frame, this is exquisite color and detail! You and your wife are to be congratulated. No nits whatsoever. Do it again!

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 30, 2013 at 8:07 PM

Ken:
What a fabulous arrangement

There must be over 20 materials used in the arrangement and they come together harmoniously. Good balance of lines, masses and color; a real eye candy with so much to explore. Congrats to Pam.

The photography is first rate too. Rich color with the use of the polariser further enhanced by the black bg and wonderful lighting.

You two makes a dynamic duo.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 31, 2013 at 6:33 PM

Hi Ken

Tell your wife, she has a good eye for form and color. a very fine arrangement with excellent color and detail

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 6, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Gorgeous capture here, Ken.....Congratulations on the WP in this category too.