Awakening

Gallery: FloraPosted November 20, 201324,910 views12 comments

I have not posted for several months but it only took 'a split second...' for life to change irrevocably. Things are on the mend so I am slowly getting back into photography.

This sunflower image was taken several months ago but I did not have the time nor energy to process this until now. The unfolding of the petals is like waking up from slumber and ready for the sunshine. In many ways it reflects the journey which we have gone through in these recent months.

D600 105mm F11 1/125sec iso800 HH.

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12 comments

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on November 20, 2013 at 3:49 PM

very nice. I like the almost surreal look of this

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 20, 2013 at 8:42 PM

Gary: GREAT to have you posting again and you've returned with a bang. Love the dark BG and the details in the flower center. Those petals unfolding are indeed compelling. Pretty darn good plane of focus and DOF management too. Welcome back my friend. >=))>

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 20, 2013 at 10:12 PM

Hi Gary

So glad to have you back posting. This marvelous image does have a mood to it !!... a zen mood perhaps?
Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on November 21, 2013 at 12:48 AM

Fabulous …love the b/g and detail of the sunflower. The spikey green thingys with the hairs are vivid and pop against that b/g. Well done. Glad to see you enjoying the little things.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 21, 2013 at 4:09 AM

So pleased to see you posting again, Gary ! One scary image to return with !! Very dynamic and beautifully crafted - it reminds me a bit of ` the Day of the Triffids ' ( which is a compliment by the way !!!! )

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 21, 2013 at 8:37 PM

Nice to see a post from you Gary. Unique and eye catching image of this sunflower.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 22, 2013 at 9:12 AM

Gary, I am very very glad to admire again your photos. This is beautiful in all: mood and details, smooth light and colors.
My best wishes hoping that all your unfolded petals will soon spring up towards the sun.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 22, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Welcome back, Gary. I had wondered what was going on with you. I'm sorry that I missed your post in the member's lounge. Glad your son is getting better. The sense of colors splashing because of the petal shapes and the unfolding works really well here. Great job with the seeing and processing.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on November 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

I love the darkness of the leaves and the lines of the petals Gary. Great contrasts. I am sorry to have read about your son - but I am so glad to hear that he is mending. I am glad that you have had faith and photography to help you get through this time.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on November 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

Welcome back, Gary. Sorry to hear about this difficult time for you. Glad things are getting better.
Wonderful image. The large version is stunning in detail and color. Well done!

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 22, 2013 at 9:23 PM

Hi Gary, after one year I returned to this outstanding flora gallery. I see that your photos are even better. This sunflower image is fabulous. Excellent light, superb details and perfect arrangement in nice square format. Well done.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on November 23, 2013 at 11:12 PM

Welcome back, Gary. Like the great contrast and the excellent details in the center. This flower is awakening and will be prettier. My best wishes to you and your family.

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