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Bourbon Clematis
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Bourbon Clematis

by Sanjay Sundaram

Gallery: FloraPosted April 29, 2014653 views9 comments
It's hard for me to isolate flowers growing in a vine for a nice comp. So thought I would include the leaves and make the most of it.

Nikon D800 ISO 200 1/2 sec @ f/16

Thanks for taking a look and for your comments.

Sanjay

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on April 30, 2014 at 1:48 AM
Gorgeous, Sanjay. I like the inclusion of the leaves in the ULC. Outstanding clematis image. :toast:
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 30, 2014 at 6:47 PM
I like you included the leaves also. The flower is a beauty. This does feel like the leaves on the left and flower petals are too dark relative to the flower's center.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 30, 2014 at 7:29 PM
I will echo Mark's comments. This is a beauty, nonetheless. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 30, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Bold and very effective high contrast lighting, Sanjay, which really makes the colours glow. An unusual composition which I think works because the white centre holds the eye so well..
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 1, 2014 at 1:50 AM
Hi Sanjay :wavey: I have numerous clematis growing in my garden,.. and know the problem with the leaves . you did wonderfully well here.... the colors, detail and leaves make an excellent presentation :toast:


Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 1, 2014 at 3:16 AM
I like how the vine traverses the frame from the top left to the bottom right. Great colors in the bloom too. Nice work Sanjay!

Nathan
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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on May 2, 2014 at 1:30 PM
The flower really pops against the darkened BG. The leaves add context to the picture. :toast:
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Comment posted by John Williams on May 3, 2014 at 2:21 AM
Beautiful color here Sanjay!
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on May 3, 2014 at 4:30 AM
This is very beautiful, Sanjay. Nice lighting, marvelous colors and I especially like the dark background.
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