backlit Daffodil

Gallery: FloraPosted May 25, 2014121 views10 comments

This was taken inside, with only weak backlight coming from the window. i wish i had a better choice of light . but i had to do with what light was available. as the flowers were freshly cut and were at their best.. .as i mentioned on the other post. these were the first and only flowers from my garden .. comments appreciated.. please see large version

D600.. 150mm macro f/22 1/6 sec.. iso 640..cable release tripod

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 25, 2014 at 9:55 PM

Fine processing, Albert. The center of the flower is grand. Mixed emotions about clipping the petals. Nice high-key approach.

Best wishes for the holiday weekend.
Carol

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 25, 2014 at 10:09 PM

Not dingy at all Albert. I'm not a real fan of high key but I do like this.

pat

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Comment posted by gary phillips on May 25, 2014 at 10:18 PM

Very nice high key presentation, Albert. Beautiful clarity through out. The clipped petals don't bother me in the least. The main show is right on.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 26, 2014 at 3:20 PM

Exquisite high key daffodil image, Albert.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 26, 2014 at 4:45 PM

Really good backlit presentation! I'm not bothered by the clipped petals, as it was in all probability a deliberate move. As an artistic decision, I can respect it because it emphasizes the all important center section.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 26, 2014 at 6:29 PM

Albert - I like this much better than the previous version you posted. Light here has illuminated even the central cone and the structures inside it while the higher intensity light has brought out the textures nicely.

Like it exactly as posted.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 27, 2014 at 8:32 PM

Albert:

This is a challenging flower with its long cone and you did well here. Ditto Ram's comment.

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on May 28, 2014 at 5:44 PM

Beautiful Albert! Love the transparent look. Curious why you didn't include the whole flower. It looks great as is, but was curious. Well done!

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on June 3, 2014 at 11:28 AM

Wonderful light displayed Albert. I like everything about this.
Bob

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on June 7, 2014 at 11:23 AM

Lovely gradations of hue and textures.

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