Dahlia Classic

Gallery: FloraPosted July 31, 2014214 views12 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, .8 secs @ f22

Been going through some of my spring files that I have held pending hotter weather and less shooting, which is what we have in Houston now. This was one of the first blooms on this dahlia which has continued to produce through the summer. All comments welcome. >=))>

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12 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 31, 2014 at 2:19 PM

I can't argue with this, Bill. Great color and detail, classic comp. Your 200mm really shines!

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on July 31, 2014 at 2:47 PM

I love the beautiful colors and shapes of the petals. Excellent image of a beautiful flower!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 31, 2014 at 4:00 PM

Lovely colours and fine detail - exquisite!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on July 31, 2014 at 5:52 PM

Mouth watering color, Bill!

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 31, 2014 at 8:30 PM

Hey Bill,

Nicely done in terms of color, detail, and composition.

.........................Jim

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 31, 2014 at 8:38 PM

Bill - Superb off center composition !!. Sometimes I feel camera does not capture all the brilliance in the colors of a Dahlia. Very well captured !!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 31, 2014 at 9:43 PM

Very rich color with nice detail. I like the comp also.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on August 1, 2014 at 1:49 PM

I like the big and bold … mash-up into the entire frame … Perhaps a bit over the top description, but, there is nothing sublime with this and it rings true to me.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 1, 2014 at 9:31 PM

Very nice, Bill. Love the bold colors. Good, classic comp. Looks like you have a party crasher hiding just off dead center at 9:00.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 2, 2014 at 7:24 AM

I know what you mean about the heat & less shooting Bill..
August's not really my favorite month to be a Texan