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Royal Crown Crocus
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Royal Crown Crocus

by scott lanz

Gallery: FloraPosted April 2, 20178,521 views9 comments
We have had strange spring weather. February was actually, on average, warmer then March, which is bizarre. The crocuses in my yard started to bloom in February, a full month ahead of normal, and then got zapped by temps in the low teens. What was left resumed blooming last week, but they are sparse. So, I had to focus, figuatively and literally, on individuals, like this backlit one.  Shot handheld, laying on the ground. Given the "royal" treatment (darkened background, purple border) in pp. D600, 150 sigma f2.8 macro, 1/800, f5.6, iso 400. Suggestions and other comments welcome.  

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 2, 2017 at 1:03 PM
This is beautiful - the purple/orange combination is marvelous, and the OOF/sharp combination perfect.
Very fine image!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on April 4, 2017 at 12:39 AM
Scott, gorgeous purple! I like the slight dark mood. I noticed some processing artifacts near the LLC, easy to fix. Very artistic! devil
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Comment posted by Marjie Jones on April 4, 2017 at 1:04 PM
I really like this. The colors are beautiful. I like the sharp focus on the orange center, and the dreamy focus of the purple petals. I am shy about making comments, but I am trying to be braver! crying
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 4, 2017 at 2:38 PM
Scott, seriously good! No nits.devil
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Comment posted by Don Young on April 4, 2017 at 7:13 PM
Scott, this is a beautiful image!  Very captivating!
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 5, 2017 at 5:56 PM
Scott, it's a splendid soft portrait for me. Usually I am not fond of colored frame but I must say that your is very elegant. Splendid work!
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 6, 2017 at 5:36 AM
It works for me, Scott !  I love the purple glow of the softly realised petals framing the bright, sharp centre.  A most creative crocus image devil
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 6, 2017 at 10:26 AM
Striking color combination.  You framing adds to the mystery of the image.  Great mood shot.
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 8, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Scott: Looks like this was a challenge to shoot and the results are wonderful. Love the color palette especially and your DOF/POF choice. Superbly crafted image. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments