Rain and Trumpet

Gallery: FloraPosted August 11, 2014131 views12 comments

Devil's Trumpet after a rain shower, one shot, 80% of full frame.

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File Name Ramy_3883_CF51-1
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time 7/31/2014 9:36:42 PM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1.3
Av( Aperture Value ) 22.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 320
Lens EF24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Focal Length 70.0mm
Flash Type External E-TTL
E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative flash metering
Flash Exposure Compensation +2/3
Additional side lighting
Tripod / Remote Shutter Release

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 11, 2014 at 9:54 AM

A fascinating composition, Mike, full of incident. I rather like the boldness of setting the flower so large in the frame, and the droplets have come out nice and sharp. Not quite sure about the flash - the yellowish tones don't altogether appeal, but that is personal preference. But I do like the brown/purple/green combinations of the leaves and ground. Very striking !!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 11, 2014 at 8:20 PM

Mike: Because of their size trumpet flowers can be tough to capture. I think you've done great job. The supporting cast especially adds interest and frames the main subject nicely. Good image.>=))>

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 11, 2014 at 9:18 PM

Beautiful, Mike. I like the warm light and bg.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 11, 2014 at 10:56 PM

Hi Mike

Ian echoed my thoughts perfectly

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on August 12, 2014 at 7:20 AM

I sure like all the elements you've brought into this Mike. What is the BG?
Bob & Charly

Registered on January 29, 2014, 35 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 12, 2014 at 1:45 PM

What a fine image!! Wonderful colors and the light is just superb!!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 12, 2014 at 3:35 PM

I like just about everything I see in this image, Mike—the white trumpet (and your handling of the whites), the water drops, the mottled leaves and the BG. The flash is a bit much.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 12, 2014 at 7:53 PM

Mike- Nicely done. I like the nice sidewards DOF that covers the entire flower. Water Drops add a lot more interest.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 12, 2014 at 8:31 PM

Mike:

I like the composition, the mixture of leaves and color in the bg. The yellow tone of the flash is a little 'unnatural' though.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 14, 2014 at 12:24 PM

Mike, this is a delightful look at this flower and you show off its surrounding very well also. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on August 15, 2014 at 1:40 AM

I like the color cast. It adds a bit of mystery to this shot. There are many interesting elements held together by the flower's strong presence, that will keep the viewer coming back

Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments

Comment posted by Lucy Aron on April 7, 2015 at 8:08 PM

Wow really sparkles. Love how the light is subtle and effective. And the leaves complement the blossom so well.

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