PentaProp

Gallery: FloraPosted November 10, 2013155 views8 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/60 @ f5.6

Found this hibiscus hiding behind some of our azaleas so had to snap a few shots. Wanted to keep the POF on the center parts and leave the petals OOF. The petals reminded me of a five bladed propeller. All comments welcome. >=))>

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8 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 11, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Nice choice of dof, Bill, in a simple and very effective composition. Those centre parts of the flower really hit you in the eye !

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 11, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Very good impact Bill!
Nice use of f/5.6 to isolate the center and create this fine piece of floral art

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 11, 2013 at 10:48 AM

this is very cool. The centered 'center', the vibrant colors and the perfect dof make it eye-catching and unique.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on November 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Very pretty...I like these colors together!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 11, 2013 at 11:42 AM

Bill

Good choice for DOF giving the illusion of the anthers been sucked into the vortex of propeller. Great impact

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 11, 2013 at 7:30 PM

Precisely composed to highlight the stigma and anthers, Bill. I like the chosen dof and repeating yellow - red - yellow color pattern which was carefully arranged via the comp. Fine floral image.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 11, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Hi Bill

A very creative choice of DOF. the detail on tne stigma & anthers is stunning, with a perfect soft BG.

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 15, 2013 at 2:46 PM

A classical photo but specially beautiful for the splendid background. Bravo!
Cheers.

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