Gallery: FloraPosted January 2, 2015193 views12 comments
Revisiting some old iris files where I was looking at some of the ways in which the primary and secondary petals interact. Experimenting, too, with different crops.
Comment posted by Allen Brooks on January 2, 2015 at 5:58 PM
I like the detail, color, and patterns.
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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Ian, this is a magnificent interpretation of an iris. Refreshingly innovative, with beautiful colors complementing a gorgeous composition!!
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Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 3, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Lovely! The front ocean wave-curl is perfect in presentation and lighting. DOF and dark vs yellow and bright is bold and well done. Congrats!
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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 3, 2015 at 3:36 AM
Most excellent composition using form and lines and the yellow is positioned just right. Brilliant work, Ian! Of all the possible way to show off an Iris, this says a lot by showing a little.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 3, 2015 at 8:45 AM
I've looked at this a few times now, Ian, and it's not working for me. Just shows you how subjective this art is! Not sure why this isn't working for me, but the image seems broken into parts, without flow, and there are two separated focal areas, one of which is at the very top. But again, this is just my subjective reaction, and I am clearly the minority opinion.
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 3, 2015 at 9:53 AM
Hi Ian,
Pretty nice abstract view of flower petals. The crystalline texture is nicely presented. The vertical presentation works well for the subject too. ........................Jim
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 3, 2015 at 10:16 AM
These lines and curves mesmerizing. I really like the abstract presentation but the square of darkness in the center distracts me a bit by interrupting the natural flow. The curl is wonderful and the colors are beautiful
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 3, 2015 at 5:59 PM
Hey Ian,
I'm in the 'Like This' group, can't really say why other than it has a pleasing fell about it. You are a very innovative photographer and it's a pleasure viewing your work.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 4, 2015 at 9:51 PM
Ian, I like the colors, the curls and the curves, but I am with Scott on this one.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 6, 2015 at 12:18 AM
Ian: I love iris extracts/abstracts and love what you've done with this little petal tip. Excellent frame. >=))>
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 11, 2015 at 10:22 AM
Thanks so much to the moderators for the Pick - and to all who commented.
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 11, 2015 at 2:18 PM
Your imagination never stops composing beautiful designs with the opposite yellow and blue. Jan, congrats for the WP.
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12 commentsPretty nice abstract view of flower petals. The crystalline texture is nicely presented. The vertical presentation works well for the subject too.
I'm in the 'Like This' group, can't really say why other than it has a pleasing fell about it. You are a very innovative photographer and it's a pleasure viewing your work.