Purple Coneflower

Gallery: FloraPosted August 12, 20188,423 views4 comments

An 11 image focus stack. I liked the flower, hated the BG, so I substituted a green gradient with a slight ground fog. Thanks for looking. Please be sure to check the large image before you comment or critique. Look at it anyway; it's the best way to see this.

Camera Info: Nikon D750, tripod, remote release.
Lens:   VR 180mm f/2.8G
Focus Mode:   Manual
AF-Area Mode:   Single
VR:   OFF
Aperture:   f/4
Shutter Speed:   1/50s
Exposure Mode:   Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.:   +0.7EV
Metering:   Spot
ISO Sensitivity:   ISO 100
78% of full frame, cropped for composition
PP in LR/PS CC 2018, Zerene Stacker Pro, Topaz Studio, Camera Raw filter, TK sharpen for web

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 13, 2018 at 8:37 AM

Phil: Superb image from capture to presentation. I love the mature bloom and the bud and how you rendered the BG. Many thumbs up.>=))>

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 13, 2018 at 10:52 AM

Excellent detail and best seen, as pointed out, in the large image. Your choice of background works well.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on August 13, 2018 at 11:51 AM

Phillip: I like the bright and colorful flower in contrast to the near monotone bud below it. The photo is a fine example of the KISS principle. Would be interested to know how you added the fog. Richard

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on August 13, 2018 at 2:06 PM

Great image, as was already stated by Bill, from capture to presentation! The larger view is a must see.

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