Gallery: FloraPosted June 16, 2015389 views17 comments
Echinopsis flower photographed for its beauty, back lit, in front of the leaves of a three.
D800E, Nikkor 200mm macro - f/19 and ISO 400.
Thanks for opinions and advises.
Comments
17 comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 16, 2015 at 7:21 AM
Takes my breath away! No nits or suggestions. WOW!
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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 16, 2015 at 9:52 AM
Great use of the high-key BG, Gigi. I really like the airy, translucent feel to this bloom. I like it a lot!
Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 16, 2015 at 10:43 AM
Hey Gigi,
Simply Outstanding !
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 16, 2015 at 7:38 PM
Gigi - As good as it gets - the well lit background brings out the little transluscence and texture in the petals nicely. The angle of the petals give an impression of the flower being wind swept.
Pretty Cool
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on June 16, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Wow! This is what high-key is all about!! The soft colors and the sense of motion are hypnotic. Masterful, Gigi!
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 17, 2015 at 5:12 AM
Mighty fine high key, Gigi. Of all your fine work I have seen, I would put this at or near the top!
Be careful—you are getting very near that beautiful picture you will never take!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 18, 2015 at 12:10 PM
A most beautiful high key, graphic effect, Gigi ! The swirl of the delicately coloured petals animates the whole frame.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 18, 2015 at 9:28 PM
You certainly find some fine floral subjects, Gigi, and then you make the most of them. Gorgeous.
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Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 18, 2015 at 10:50 PM
I would have guessed this would require stacking a dozen photos, esp with the 200mm and that sweet b/g bokeh. A classic Gigi with signature composition and excellent color mix and tones. Print big and hang. Enuf said.
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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on June 19, 2015 at 12:33 PM
This is beautiful, Gigi! I love the colors and the windswept look of the flower!
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 21, 2015 at 8:04 PM
Gigi: One of my favorites of yours this year. Beautiful subject superbly rendered. Most excellent.>=))>
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on June 22, 2015 at 8:11 AM
Gigi, This is extremely nice. Outstanding!
Registered on September 11, 2012, 267 Posts, 1621 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on June 22, 2015 at 5:03 PM
Wonderful shot, Gigi! Colours are superb.
D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 24, 2015 at 10:37 PM
My only comment is WOW!
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 28, 2015 at 9:05 PM
So glad this won the WP. Think it my absolute favorite of the year so far.
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 30, 2015 at 9:37 AM
Many congratulations, Gigi, on the EP for a superb image !!
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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on July 2, 2015 at 10:55 PM
This has the beauty and grace of an exquisite ballerina. Wonderful vision and execution.
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Comments
17 commentsTakes my breath away! No nits or suggestions. WOW!
Great use of the high-key BG, Gigi. I really like the airy, translucent feel to this bloom. I like it a lot!
Nathan
Hey Gigi,
Simply Outstanding !
Gigi - As good as it gets - the well lit background brings out the little transluscence and texture in the petals nicely. The angle of the petals give an impression of the flower being wind swept.
Pretty Cool
Wow! This is what high-key is all about!! The soft colors and the sense of motion are hypnotic. Masterful, Gigi!
Mighty fine high key, Gigi. Of all your fine work I have seen, I would put this at or near the top!
Be careful—you are getting very near that beautiful picture you will never take!
A most beautiful high key, graphic effect, Gigi ! The swirl of the delicately coloured petals animates the whole frame.
You certainly find some fine floral subjects, Gigi, and then you make the most of them. Gorgeous.
I would have guessed this would require stacking a dozen photos, esp with the 200mm and that sweet b/g bokeh. A classic Gigi with signature composition and excellent color mix and tones. Print big and hang. Enuf said.
This is beautiful, Gigi! I love the colors and the windswept look of the flower!
Gigi: One of my favorites of yours this year. Beautiful subject superbly rendered. Most excellent.>=))>
Gigi, This is extremely nice. Outstanding!
Wonderful shot, Gigi! Colours are superb.
D&L
My only comment is WOW!
So glad this won the WP. Think it my absolute favorite of the year so far.
Many congratulations, Gigi, on the EP for a superb image !!
This has the beauty and grace of an exquisite ballerina. Wonderful vision and execution.