Metallic Day Lily

Gallery: FloraPosted July 13, 2014619 views11 comments

The shape of this lily really appealed to me. I didn't want leaves, stem or a background to distract from the form of the flower. I love black backgrounds anyway and didn't need much convincing to try it here.

The metallic sheen on the petals was also something I liked, so I didn't use a polarizer.

Please see the large image.

Does the floating flower work? Too shiny? Please let me know what you think.

Nikon D800 2 sec @ f/22. Tripod. Image taken indoors in natural daylight. No crop.

Thanks, as always for your comments and critiques. I really appreciate it.

Sanjay

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on July 13, 2014 at 11:03 PM

I agree that the shape of the flower is beautiful. Sometimes I don't like flowers floating in blackness, but in this case I think it works really well. I don't think it's too shiny, I love the metalic sheen. Very nicely done!

Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on July 14, 2014 at 5:20 AM

Sanjay ..I initially thought this is made of some metal. This one works very well for me, and one needs an eye to make such images..inspiring...

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 14, 2014 at 7:30 AM

Some may not like the 'floating' aspect, but it works for me Sanjay.
Good placement in the original frame, it's a beautiful DL..
Love the reds on black, attractive sheen as well

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on July 14, 2014 at 10:34 AM

This flower is perfectly suited to a black background. Striking image.

Registered on August 20, 2007, 206 Posts, 998 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 14, 2014 at 7:02 PM

Sanjay - Great mood and textures in this. I'd let go off all the empty space as much as possible and show the Lily bigger in the frame so that more of that metallic sheen and textures can be enjoyed.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 15, 2014 at 6:36 AM

The Float is working for me perfectly Sanjay & so is the shape & placement & light on the flower
no nits

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 15, 2014 at 1:09 PM

Very creative, Sanjay ! I like the floating aspect on the black ( though there might just be a touch less bg for my taste ) and the treatment of the petals with their shadows is simply gorgeous !!

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 15, 2014 at 8:33 PM

Hi Sanjay

Agree about liking the metallic sheen on the petals

the floating effect also works for me, but like the others even less BG would be better to show off this stunning image :toast

Albert Darmo
Canada:

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 16, 2014 at 3:31 PM

I really like this one and feel the bg is perfect for this bloom.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 16, 2014 at 10:52 PM

Everything works well to me, including the black bg, but I agree with Ram to crop a little to make the flower bigger in the frame.

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 18, 2014 at 12:02 PM

The larger photo is a plasure for the eyes, Sanjay. I like black background too. A splendid work.
Take care.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments