Red Hibiscus

Gallery: FloraPosted August 4, 2013200 views15 comments

When I posted "Hibiscus" a few days ago, Ram commented that it was remarkable seeing how many different comps were possible with that flower. So, I thought I'd follow up with a completely different comp, this time using a red hibiscus. Let me know if this one works. Red Hibiscus, taken 7/21/13 at Fellows Riverside Gardens, Youngstown, with D600 and 150 macro at f32, 1/6 sec, iso 500. Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.

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15 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on August 4, 2013 at 12:01 PM

And here's a slight variation on the theme. This one shows a little less front petal, and a little more center. Preference?

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 4, 2013 at 4:55 PM

Fairly brilliant, Scott!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 4, 2013 at 8:02 PM

Scott: Love the peeking over the fence POV and the color. Superb DOF control. I do prefer the second version. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 4, 2013 at 10:03 PM

I like the second image best. Fine detail and dof.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on August 5, 2013 at 1:31 AM

2nd version for me too. Gives emphasis to the 'in focus' portion which seems to be the star of the show. Love the deep reds...

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 5, 2013 at 2:56 AM

Very cool to cram the flower onto itself, Scott! The softness of the front petal is not bothersome at all this way. Love how the center stands out from fg and bg. Unique look and very creative. Prefer the 1st version.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on August 5, 2013 at 12:40 PM

Both versions are beautiful, but I prefer the first version. It gives more of a sense of the center peeking out from behind the petal, shows greater detail, has a very creative POV, and excellent DOF.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 5, 2013 at 1:46 PM

The original post here feels more mysterious to me, Scott. Both are excellent - and I envy you having this shot in your files. Wonderful!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on August 5, 2013 at 4:54 PM

I prefer the second crop, Scott. I find the first image somewhat overwhelmed by the large OOF area at the bottom. Lovely color.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 5, 2013 at 10:41 PM

Hi scott

Each version has it's attributes. stunning and vivid color and detail. i prefer the first version

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on August 6, 2013 at 8:10 AM

They all look nice, Scott. Gorgeous red. I like the second version. Roger expressed my thoughts perfectly.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on August 8, 2013 at 8:49 PM

Very captivating color scheme, Scott. I really like the details on the stamen. I prefer the second composition.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 8, 2013 at 10:28 PM

Final talley: original - 4 votes; repost - 6 votes. Thanks for voting/commenting. I only intended to save one, and it will be

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Comment posted by Bob Miller on September 29, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Wow. Love it!

Like V1 better.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 7, 2013 at 8:52 AM

Wow..The red/yellow combination is always a winner Scott!
Excellent in all respects, I prefer the second with less front petal

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