Alluring Hibiscus

Gallery: FloraPosted November 3, 201398 views9 comments

I have always found the Hibiscus very difficult to photograph. i hope this image will be an exception. i used backlighting to capture the amazing lines of this complex flower. comments appreciated ..... please see large version.

D600.. 150mm macro.. f/29 ...@ 2.0 sec. iso 400. EV -o.3 mirror up.. cable release

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9 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 3, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Love the back lighting, it adds such a nice glow to this lovely color

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 3, 2013 at 3:09 PM

The lighting adds an air almost of mystery to this, Albert - very nice, crisply rendered centre and good colouring.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 3, 2013 at 6:49 PM

A well titled image, Albert. The backlighting, shading, and color does gives this an alluring look even though the imperfections show that this beauty is past its prime. Sort of like an aging Marlene Dietrich.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 3, 2013 at 8:16 PM

Albert: I do love the backlighting. I would like a little bit of fill on the center parts either from a reflector or a pinch of flash. I do like the comp and subject. >=))>

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on November 4, 2013 at 10:30 AM

I like the detail in the center and the beautiful backlighting of the petals. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 4, 2013 at 1:47 PM

I like it, despite the obvious imperfections (which remind me more of Lauren Bacall than Marlene Dietrich

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on November 4, 2013 at 10:41 PM

Albert, it's a nice color. I don't think I have seen a hibiscus of this color.
The contrast between the backlit areas and the shaded areas is hard to capture, but you have done a good job trying to reign them in. Like Phil suggested, I think using a reflector or flash will help bring some light to the dark areas.

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on November 4, 2013 at 10:59 PM

Albert - My thoughts are exactly in line with what Bill said. Looks all nice to me but would have been great with some reflected light !

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 5, 2013 at 11:40 AM

Albert:

Without looking at what Bill wrote, I also wish for a little fill light to bring out a little more details in the darker part. Nice composition nonetheless.

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