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Oxeye Daisy II
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Oxeye Daisy II

by Dennis Plank

Gallery: FloraPosted June 26, 2017206 views7 comments
A couple of people commented on my last daisy post that the white-on-white was a bit too close.  As it happens, when I was photographing it, I also took some shots with a light blue piece of construction paper for a bg (construction paper works very well having a very nice matte finish and available in a wide variety of colors).

While the whites do appear to be pretty hot in this image, they are not blown.  Rather, the shallow angle of the leading petals and a slightly oof condition robs them of much detail.

5Diii, EF 180 f/3.5L, tripod and cable release in live view mode, f/22, 1/10 sec, iso 400, aperture priority, pattern metering, +1 EV exposure compensation.  Processed in LR & PS CC.  Cropped to a 4x5 from a vertical original plus just a bit more off to position the flower where I wanted it horizontally.  I also moved the stem about 1/3 petal to the left of its original position.  Light was from the skylight in my bathroom.

Your comments and criticisms are always appreciated.

Thanks,

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Craig Moreau on June 27, 2017 at 8:14 AM
Dennis, I like this a lot. I was one of those that thought the white on white was too close, so I am enjoying this one much more. That construction paper makes a great background. There's just enough texture to make it interesting, and the color goes well with the flower colors.
Registered on April 21, 2015, 64 Posts, 584 Comments
Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on June 27, 2017 at 9:53 AM
Dennis, I think this does stand out better, but I did like the white on white, and didn't have a problem with it, as in the large version I could see the separation enough, I thought.  So, in my humble opinion, they are both outstanding images! 
Registered on May 27, 2017, 77 Posts, 844 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Bartz on June 27, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Very nice Dennis, the construction paper gives is a soft look that really suits this flower.
Registered on May 12, 2007, 56 Posts, 92 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 28, 2017 at 1:19 PM
Dennis I love photos white to white and both versions are for me excellent floral images.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on June 28, 2017 at 11:43 PM
Just took a peek at the white-on-white version, which is of course an entirely different view, but I like them both -- beautiful simplicity.
Nice idea to adjust the position of the stem.
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 29, 2017 at 9:49 AM
This is one of those rare photos that, if you like it at the front, you will like it all the way to the rear.sad So I actually like it. It is honest, plain and simple.devil
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 29, 2017 at 10:45 PM
Hi  Denniscrying   Wonderfully  captured. frownblushfrown   love the  color and form.      you  made this  daisy  to look   like a queen

Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments