Bold Strokes + Repost

Gallery: FloraPosted August 31, 2014157 views9 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, .3secs @ f22

Our BoP just keeps opening up with new feathers. Caught these this morning during a light misting rain. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 31, 2014 at 4:06 PM

Bill - This is a shade of blue that only a peafowl feather may be able to compete with

Looks terrific. I am wondering if a vertical might have as good an appeal.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 31, 2014 at 4:16 PM

Ram: The original is the real orientation but I was thinking the same thing as you regarding a vertical. Here is the flipped version.

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on August 31, 2014 at 4:23 PM

Another superb composition Bill. Sweet.
Bob & Charly

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 31, 2014 at 9:56 PM

Quite a dramatic color combination, Bill. Nicely rendered as well with good detail against the oof green bg. I think the vertical is more natural floral presentation, but the horizontal maintains the bird imagery better. Excellent either way.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 31, 2014 at 10:04 PM

You have a painter/s touch on this one, Bill. Bold strokes indeed. The blue is stunning. A fine floral abstract and to make it even more so, I might suggest cropping in from the sides a little more. Cool images you're making from the Bird of Paradise.
P.S. Just caught sight of the vertical. Even better.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 1, 2014 at 6:22 AM

Bill:

Your BOP series is a delight to look at, each one different and special. Love this one as well, especially the vertical.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 1, 2014 at 2:27 PM

Hi Bill

Breathtaking blue colors, and stunning detail make this a masterful presentation. the vertical is even better

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 2, 2014 at 8:45 PM

These blooms seem like tough ones to shoot Bill (at least they do for me). You are finding some good, unique comps. This photo has a strength to it. The vertical feels a bit more dynamic to me.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on September 8, 2014 at 11:18 PM

Your BoP series has been a joy to see, Bill. I love the abstract compositions you have captured. Stunning color and very pleasing backgrounds. Very well done!

Sanjay

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