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Hyacinthus orientalis
Flora Gallery

Hyacinthus orientalis

by Juza

Gallery: FloraPosted January 25, 20052,052 views9 comments
Nikon D70, Sigma 50mm macro, 1/5 f16, iso 200, RAW, tripod.

Post processing : saturation, USM, 100% of full frame.


I used an colored card as BG :wink:

Thanks for comments and suggestions!

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by John Christopher on January 25, 2005 at 2:05 PM
I like the yellow BG here Juza. It nicely complements the flower.

<i>(Say are those already blooming in Italy? :wink:)</i>
Registered on May 31, 2004, 358 Posts, 3699 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Moats on January 25, 2005 at 2:52 PM
Hey Juza

Excellent shot! Nice sharp image and colors look great. Nice work.
Registered on October 20, 2004, 892 Posts, 6324 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Cordes on January 25, 2005 at 10:18 PM
Juza, I too like the sharpness. The color card you chose is perfect.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 451 Posts, 3366 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Tate on January 26, 2005 at 6:58 AM
The colored card works great for BG, it really makes the flower colors pop. Nicely done Juza!! :toast:
Registered on December 11, 2004, 150 Posts, 1667 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 26, 2005 at 9:42 PM
Juza,

One of your best :toast: . The BG colors make those blue colors stand out.

As Always,

Jim Zablotny
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
Comment posted by William Brozy on January 27, 2005 at 5:55 PM
There is some fine stuff posted in flora and this is no exception. My friend, the colors are absolutely fabulous... Nice studio work!
Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments
Comment posted by Juza on January 28, 2005 at 1:15 PM
Thanks for the comments :biggrin:

John Christopher wrote:
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Say are those already blooming in Italy?
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Yes (but I keep it indoor :wink: )
Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Ross on February 3, 2005 at 6:12 AM
Nice image Emanuele, like the lighting and colours, nice complimentary b/g.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 403 Posts, 2729 Comments
Comment posted by David Gottlieb on February 4, 2005 at 11:34 PM
I like the comp and sharpness and agree that the BG really works
Registered on November 1, 2003, 436 Posts, 1790 Comments