Morning Geraniums

Gallery: FloraPosted July 18, 2013194 views14 comments

Geraniums in morning backlight. D600, 150 macro, tripod. F11, 1/125, 500 iso. A photo art version is in Photo Art. Comments, questions, and suggestions on either version welcome.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Diana Clinch on July 18, 2013 at 9:19 AM

the detail is stunning. The colors rich. I love this. (I'm new to this site so I am not qualified to offer much technical feedback).

Registered on July 17, 2013, 8 Posts, 35 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 18, 2013 at 10:05 AM

Thank you for commenting, Diana. Comments don't have to be technical, and in fact typically are not. Just say what you like about the photo (as you did), and what, if anything, might improve the image (e.g., "cropping from the top to eliminate the out of focus leaf"). You'll get the hang of it in no time.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM

A unique and fairly brilliant comp, Scott. Great details in the "hairs" as well. Wonderful work.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 18, 2013 at 10:52 PM

This is a lovely view, but I do like the PA version better. I like the glow at the base of the petals and the up and out feeling by your pov.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 18, 2013 at 10:56 PM

Scott - Lovely Twins !. I like adequate focus on the stems and the base of both the flowers !. The one in Photo Art looks nice too.

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

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 19, 2013 at 5:41 AM

Lovely relationship established between the two flowers, Scott - and some fine detail. The backlighting gives this extra impact - so nice to see the sepals highlighted in this way.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 19, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Hi Scott

I see fine harmony of form and color between the two flowers here

the detail is perfect where needed

Albert Darmo

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 19, 2013 at 6:14 PM

Beautiful, Scott. Works all around for me.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 19, 2013 at 8:42 PM

An interesting point of focus. I like this a lot, and the backlighting really sells this.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 19, 2013 at 10:08 PM

Great use of symmetry, Scott. The colors and details are captivating. The DOF creates an impression of a master painting.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 20, 2013 at 6:39 AM

Magnificent!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 24, 2013 at 5:54 AM

A splendid photo for me, Ianz! Beautiful colors and transparencies. You made a good work with the lighting in the front of the flowers. I love this type of back light.
Take care.