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Beginnings

by Murali Santhanam

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 8, 2013194 views13 comments
Seeds of wild flower leaving the mother plant to make their own living, set against the yellow light of the evening.

Canon 6D; Canon 100 IS USM
ISO 1600; F 8; 1/400sec; EV -1

Contrast Enhancement to bring out the brightness on the seeds.

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on April 8, 2013 at 7:33 AM
This is terrific, Murali. Well visualized and excellent timing. The departing seed heads show up really nicely against the bg, and the entire image has a pleasant golden color. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by John Clulow on April 8, 2013 at 7:53 AM
In addition to everythign Scott Lanz said, I like the connect-the-dots diagonal line formed by the seeds with the secondary diagonal of the stem of the plant they are leaving. Also, I like your title; certainly endings and beginnings and endings are connected.
Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments
Comment posted by Roberto Facchini on April 8, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Nice picture. Beautiful composition and background.
Registered on November 15, 2012, 35 Posts, 202 Comments
Comment posted by William Gillis on April 8, 2013 at 3:40 PM
A superb image Murali. I like the comp, BG, Color and detail of the departing seeds.Great timing as the seeds take flight. Well done.

William Gillis
Registered on November 28, 2011, 17 Posts, 204 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 11, 2013 at 8:55 AM
Excellent catch with the flying seeds sharp and angled nicely across the frame.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 11, 2013 at 6:17 PM
what an excellent capture. I like the golden light and the monochromatic feel. there's a wonderfully emotional pull from this image. Nice Work
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 11, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Hi Murali :wavey: You have a winner here :jump: so creatively and artistically composed!! with beautiful light and color :toast: :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on April 14, 2013 at 2:57 PM
This is superb! I love how it looks like all the seeds are blowing in the air! I also like the golden tones & the comp is excellent!
Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on April 17, 2013 at 4:49 PM
This image is Way Cool Murali,
Congradulations on the WP . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 17, 2013 at 5:51 PM
different and very effective - congrats on the WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Murali Santhanam on April 17, 2013 at 11:15 PM
Thanks a lot every one for the encouragement. :wavey:
Registered on July 31, 2008, 43 Posts, 331 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 18, 2013 at 2:21 AM
Great timing to catch this. Love the dog, overall warmth of the image and that just the right things are in focus. Good going. Congrats on the Pick!
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on April 18, 2013 at 5:05 PM
Congratulations on the WP! This is an excellent image. I love the concept as much as the image itself. Excellent work!
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments