White Coneflower

Gallery: FloraPosted May 30, 20158,602 views4 comments

(Echinacea purpurea) "White Swan"

An 8 image focus stack. I feel somewhat guilty posting this after critiquing Alberto's beautiful but flawed Iris picture. I spent a good ten minutes removing all the dirt specks thrown up by the sprinkler system. angel This was at the peak of bloom and I just didn't have it in me to show it dirty.

Thanks for taking the time to look and to make any and all comments!

Camera Info:   Nikon D7200, tripod, remote release
Focal Length:   105mm
Focus Mode:   Manual
VR:   OFF
Aperture:   f/3.2
Shutter Speed:   1/250s
Exposure Mode:   Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.:   0EV
Metering:   Center-Weighted
ISO Sensitivity:   ISO 100
82% of full frame
PP in LRCC 2015, Zerene Stacker, PSCC 2014, Topaz Detail, TK luminosity mask

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 30, 2015 at 11:15 PM

All in all ...a beauty...dof with the black b/g make this knife-edge sharp and clear, as if in a glass box. Nicely done. You have to be compiling these for a flora photo-book. Your stunning portfolio should be worth pulling together into a handsome hardback album.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 31, 2015 at 12:43 PM

Phil: This is wonderful. I have a similar flower that I'm prepping so you've set a standard. Great lighting and a clean comp and BG. Classic. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 31, 2015 at 6:45 PM

Phil - That is some crazy good light or what frown - good work on removing the dirt specks. I try removing them with a paper towel or handkerchief prior to shooting if they are in plenty.