Sun Light

Gallery: FloraPosted August 10, 2016101 views9 comments

I've had a lot of fun this year working with the Common Sundew (Drosera rotundifolia) for the first time - here a shot from last weekend when we revisited the site ...

Sigma SD1 Merril, Sigma 180mm Macro, F2.8, ISO 100, 1/320 sec.

A larger image can be seen HERE.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on August 10, 2016 at 8:54 PM

Like the color, soft blur, and the amount of detail of the flower. Only one small suggestion... Blur or eliminate the light circle on the upper portion of the image. I know its another flower, but the defined edges of the circle seem out of place with the softness of the rest of the background.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 10, 2016 at 9:08 PM

I like this better than your last Sundew. This one has not only the unique Sundew head, but an interesting supporting cast in the BG, giving a stronger sense of place. The OOF specular highlight at about ten o'clock is mildly distracting, but not a deal breaker by any means. A good and strong example of your excellent work.

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Comment posted by Mark James Ford on August 11, 2016 at 1:42 AM

Hi, thanks for the compliments, actually I probably should have called the picture 'Desert Sun' or something similar. The vision behind the image was a 'cactus-like plant' emerging for a moment from a dust storm in the desert' ... and thus the hard circular specular highlight was, for me at least, an integral part of this concept ... I also finished a square version of the image as well (cropping out the left side), which also works very well as a motif, but for which this concept no longer holds, and thus the remainder of the specular highlight is strongly de-emphasized ...

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 11, 2016 at 8:19 AM

Another real beauty. Exquisite colours, perfect comp, and sharp focus only where needed.
Love it!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 11, 2016 at 10:15 PM

Mark: Just a superbly crafted image in every respect. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on August 11, 2016 at 11:52 PM

This has wonderful colors and very interesting details in the sundew spot. Looks like a work of art.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 12, 2016 at 7:23 PM

Well done image, nicely composed with nice tonal qualities and a sharp subject.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 16, 2016 at 4:42 PM

Excellent use of several tools of the trade!!! Love the soft focus and color as well as the point of interest.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on August 18, 2016 at 10:26 AM

An excellent dreamy atmosphere with a beautiful personal color. I love the photo Mark.

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