Hibiscus

Gallery: FloraPosted May 19, 2017234 views8 comments

Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville, FL
5/19/2017 – 10:06:15 AM
Canon EOS 7D Tamron 90mm Macro Lens
1/50 sec; f/14; ISO 640
Manual; Evaluative metering
LR5, PS6, Topaz Adjust Clarity, Topaz Clarity, Smart Sharpen on center

Very unfortunately, even though they had the names of every plant there, I didn't write down anything, so I don't know what kind of hibiscus this is.

The larger version usually shows better detail, colors and light. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on May 20, 2017 at 4:13 AM

Nice positioning of the important bit. There does seem to be a bit of noise in the big one but maybe my gear. See what others think. Nice stuff anyway.
John

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 20, 2017 at 11:02 PM

A bold, in your face, presentation. Nicely composed with all the leading lines bringing your eye to the center of the flower. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 21, 2017 at 3:22 PM

I think this is lovely, Barbara ! There's a really nice glow in the petals above the centre, and you've got the stamens and stigma sharp and placed well in the composition. Excellent colouring too !

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 21, 2017 at 10:17 PM

Barbara: This brings back pleasant memories for me as some of my early WP selections were images of this flower. Nice frame filling comp and you got the center parts sharp which for me is paramount with these blooms. 2 thumbs up.>=))>

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 22, 2017 at 1:06 AM

Great composition Barbara. The offset center that leans to the left works excellently. Great, stunning color too. I think the photo could use a bit more sharpening.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 23, 2017 at 1:28 PM

Beautiful colors on the flashy hibiscus. The composition and DOF are classic. The dark reds are noisy.

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 23, 2017 at 7:32 PM

Phil, the dark reds are full of pollen, but with this DOF it didn't show up.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 3, 2017 at 3:58 PM

Hi Barbara crying

beautifully composed , with stunning color and detail excellent work
devil

Albert Darmo
Canada

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