Planet Zinnia

Gallery: FloraPosted August 14, 20132,734 views16 comments

I liked the orb shape to this flower, so I put a heavy vignette to emphasize the shape as almost planetoid.

5D, 28-135mm, tripod, shutter release, iso400, 1/6 sec., f/11,

C&C always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Large version included

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on August 14, 2013 at 10:43 PM

I really like zinnias, Morris, and this one is a beauty. The center, with the single gold floret, is what really catches the eye. I like the dark bg and square comp. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 14, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Morris - after mastering stacking, I thought you ventured into scanning now

. The repeating pattern is highly interesting for me here - the center and the lone star shaped yellow stamen (?) in the center acts as an excellent pivot for everything to radiate from there.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 15, 2013 at 12:07 AM

Morris: The yellow floret makes this shot for me. Well conceived, captured and presented. >=))>

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on August 15, 2013 at 12:39 AM

WOW , looks like you could have shot this with a fish eye with the way the center pops off the screen !

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 15, 2013 at 8:56 AM

Gorgeous shot Morris, beautiful color and detail. Excellent work.
John

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on August 15, 2013 at 11:24 AM

Big and Bold...I love it. Just crush and smear the viewer's nose and eyeballs in beauty. Cool. That center variety adds a lot of interest.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on August 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM

Morris,
This is Too Cool, well seen and captured.
I agree with everyone's comments so far and will add that the fading colors from the center out is very intriguing and further enhances the planetoid effect.
Outstanding . . .

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 18, 2013 at 10:52 PM

Hi Morris

Beautifully conceived and captured. awesome colors and detail

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on August 21, 2013 at 8:03 PM

Congrats on this image being selected as the EP-WP this week in the Flora gallery, Morris.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 21, 2013 at 10:13 PM

Just beautiful - exceptional definition - particularly in that great center - gorgeous colour, neat comp, and the black BG sets this off well.
Congrats on the fine WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 21, 2013 at 10:37 PM

Hi Morris

Congrats on a well deserved WP

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 22, 2013 at 12:51 AM

Great shot, Morris. I like the little bit of yellow in the center that's offset - gives it a little character. Congrats on the WP

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on August 22, 2013 at 2:17 AM

Wonderful shot, with great details and colours.
Congrats on the WP!
D&L

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 22, 2013 at 3:38 AM

How did I miss this ? Superb, Morris - many congratulations on the EP !!

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Comment posted by Don Grall on August 22, 2013 at 9:21 PM

Luscious color and exquisite detail!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 23, 2013 at 8:24 PM

AWESOME shot, Morris!

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