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Gladiolus Afloat
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Gladiolus Afloat

by Sanjay Sundaram

Gallery: FloraPosted July 29, 2014597 views8 comments

The flowers were perfect. Just tried to capture the lightness I saw in the flowers. The delicate color and translucent petals made it look like they could just float away. That's what I tried to capture.

Thanks as always for taking a look and for your comments.

Sanjay

Nikon D800 0.5 sec @ f/22 ISO 200

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on July 29, 2014 at 6:04 PM
I think you did what you set out to do. Your image really shows the beautiful delicate nature of the petals. The lighting and soft colors are beautiful!
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 29, 2014 at 7:40 PM
"The delicate color and translucent petals made it look like they could just float away."
Mission accomplished! :smile:
Very nice Sanjay :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 29, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Sanjay - Very pretty. Great high key shot for the Gladiolus Flowers. Their delicateness comes through nicely.

Did you shoot any verticals ?
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on July 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM
Glads are beautiful but a photographic challenge. You did well with this high key look, Sanjay. Beautiful image. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on July 30, 2014 at 2:29 PM
Ram: Yes, I did shoot some verticals. I'll post one later today. Thanks for your interest and comment.

Thanks also to Barb, Howard and Scott for your comments. It's always nice to hear your points of view.

Sanjay
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Comment posted by Floyd Hopper on July 30, 2014 at 7:55 PM
I like the abstract results. I have some concern about the flower "running out" of the frame. Maybe a vertical would correct this other wise nice image
Registered on May 1, 2009, 652 Posts, 762 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 31, 2014 at 12:45 PM
Sanjay: Figuring where to crop glads has always been a challenge for me. I like your choices and this final result. 2 thumbs up. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 2, 2014 at 5:59 PM
Hi Sanjay :wavey: A very creative Hi Key composition, with extraordinary soft color and light.. :toast:

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments