Tight Spiral

Gallery: FloraPosted March 10, 2013199 views9 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/20 @ f8

A fresh calla emerges from its leaves in our garden earlier this week.

My apologies to all for being AWOL the past week or so. Our number two son, his wife and their six little ones descended upon our poor little house for a visit. It was fun and I confirmed all of the cliches regarding grand parenting and that parenting is definitely for the young. They left this afternoon and the silence in the house is deafening.

All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on March 10, 2013 at 8:19 PM

A refreshing and fresh calla lily...DOF puts emphasis on top curls and point. The curve in b/g of the leaf adds to the theme. Nicely done. Rich time with g-kids...good for you...

Ken S

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 10, 2013 at 8:48 PM

Love the curls and swirls in this image you composed, Bill! The emerging calla is nestled nicely between the two leaves. Great handling of the whites and good DOF choice with nice crisp sharpness on the top portion of the flower.

Six littles ones! Wow, I guess your house was hopping with activity.

I'm sure you had a wonderful time. . . but it is always nice to enjoy some peace and quiet after they leave.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 10, 2013 at 9:09 PM

Very simple yet effective composition. I really like the way the white contrasts against the green background.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 11, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Excellent, Bill. I like the angled comp with all the repeating lines and curves.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 12, 2013 at 6:19 AM

Great eye here, Bill - the lines of the leaves pick up on the curves of the flower just beautifully. Gorgeous whites too !!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 13, 2013 at 7:43 PM

I love it when the grandkids come, and I hate it when they're gone!

The light really makes this soft portrait lovely. Excellent use of repeating lines, too! Very well done, Bill!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 13, 2013 at 11:00 PM

Hi Bill

You captured the beautiful curves and lines of this Calla perfectly

The colors and detail are stunning

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 16, 2013 at 10:26 PM

I missed this one somehow! Lovely curled up Calla...I like the simple elegance here!

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on March 18, 2013 at 1:16 AM

Love the Composition & POF Bill, Lovely image

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