Gallery: FloraPosted March 12, 2017341 views5 comments
2013:01:22 11:54:07
D800
70-180 macro @ 105mm
1/60 sec, f/16
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +2/3
ISO: 1800
AF mode: MANUAL
White balance: CLOUDY
Flash: Optional,TTL
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 12, 2017 at 1:54 PM
Sandy, It is a well lit and pretty water lily. The lily pad is of a different luminance altogether. If this is a Photoshop achievement in post processing, it seems hardly believable that this was an achievement of nature. The question for me then becomes, "is this within the scope of artistic license?" I can't answer that, but it is worth considering.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 12, 2017 at 6:43 PM
Sandy: The lighting here is intriguing. Is the lily pad submerged? I do like the comp and the presentation. A thought provoking image.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 12, 2017 at 10:12 PM
Phil, 100% nature. Nothing but flower, water and submerged (as Bill thought) pad, and a levels/sat adjustment. We are traveling the next couple week, so have only the laptop. Looks quite different on the laptop than the home PC. On the PC, a gentle outline of the pad, soft but clearly seen. I will post a screenshot when i get back. Things just don't always translate from screen to NPN post well.
It's good to be provoked sometimes! makes us think!
sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 13, 2017 at 5:49 PM
A beautiful interpretation of a water lily with personal colors that I like very much. A classical composition with a clear design on the blackboard.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on March 15, 2017 at 8:23 PM
I love how fresh and new the water lily looks and also the wonderful vibrant colors. I like the submerged lily pad. I think it creates a cool effect.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
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5 commentsIt's good to be provoked sometimes! makes us think!
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