Sun 'n Shade

Gallery: FloraPosted April 4, 2015598 views11 comments

Thought this clump of tulips really stood out in the direct sun against the deep shadow. The pleasing grouping and unusual light made it interesting for me. Rather than making it a square, I chose to keep the flowers off-center.

Would love to hear your thoughts.

As always, thanks for taking a look.

Sanjay

Nikon D800 1/250s @ f/16 ISO 200

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 5, 2015 at 9:20 AM

Love the back lighting here, Sanjay, it really sets these tulips aglow. I like the off center comp. but could see possibly tightening the crop just a touch.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 5, 2015 at 9:23 AM

Wonderful image of the backlit yellow tulips against the dark bg, Sanjay. The tulips have terrific shape and lines. My only suggestion is the same as Mark's - tighten up the comp.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on April 5, 2015 at 9:44 AM

I love the light and shadows. Makes for a most interesting capture. I agree with the suggested crop

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on April 5, 2015 at 11:22 AM

I like the way you were able to use the light. The composition works for me.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 5, 2015 at 2:29 PM

Sanjay: I like your comp. Marvelous lighting and really good management of the yellow to keep it from getting too hot. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on April 5, 2015 at 6:26 PM

Beautiful backlight/transparency play, Sanjay. The crop and composition look perfect to me - no complaints!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 5, 2015 at 8:18 PM

No nits from me! I love the play of light within each tulip.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 6, 2015 at 8:54 AM

Sanjay:

Its all about light which makes this interesting.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 6, 2015 at 9:55 AM

Very intriguing choice of crop, Sanjay - I think it draws the eye down into the frame in an interesting way, though, like Mark, I also wonder about something a bit tighter. Nice shadow play in the petals.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 6, 2015 at 10:06 AM

The transparencies created by the back light are splendid. I love all in this image and can't find any nit.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on April 7, 2015 at 7:59 PM

Sanjay, Excellent exposure. Well light control. Nicely done!

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