by Doug Koepsel
While I tried to time the bloom of yellow mule ear flowers with cloudy skies (hard to do in an Arizona June), the mornings arrived with clear skies on the chosen weekend. Interesting that the sky has an uneven blue with the 14-24mm and no CPL was used. The sun would be rising to the right side of the photo.
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8 commentsI really like how you captured the ring of mule ear flowers. Also - I think the comp works quite well even with the blank sky - the sand color actaully compliments the sky color well. Very pleasant image and color palette.
This has a fine sweep to it, Doug. The juxtaposition of flowers and sandstone hoodoos works well and getting the edges of both lines up is a special touch. The gentle bit of sunrise color is also a fine addition. Looks like a nice cool morning with plenty of heat promised for later in the day.
Given the clear sky, I'm wondering how this looked ioon another 10 - 15 minutes as the sunlight started to rake across the scene.
Great fg and and great light. I don't mind the clear blue skies here. The comp is well balanced for me here. Beautiful work
rocks adds value and interest to the flower (and viceversa, surely). Masterful "double subject" composition, sharpness and colours at very high levels....
All the best,
Sandro
That single white flower surrounded by the yellow ones is a magnificent find, really lifts this photo a lot for me. But the overal comp looks great to me as well, and I am not bothered by the clear blue skies, fits the scene perfectly.
Cool perspective and foreground.
Interesting about the sky. I have seen that exact same thing with my 14-24 and the D810. Exactly that look. I could not figure it out.
Thank you for your comments. Hopefully the bloom will be good again next year.
Mark, at first light, the reds and oranges definitely were bright. I think my preference is for the softer light right before direct light though.
I empathize; I too fret over blue skies at dawn and dusk. Regardless, the 3-layers work well together.