One of the thousand poses of the model Calla % repost

Gallery: FloraPosted November 19, 20071,695 views24 comments

The elegant calla, just like a model, never stops to offer to the photographers endless new chances.

Back to Rimini by the sea. In the greenhouse near home.

D2X, Nikkor F/200mm. micro - f/32 and ISO 200, exp. Spot +1,0 EV

Thanks very much for comments and advices.

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on November 19, 2007 at 7:23 PM

Wonderful use of the folds of the petals, the lines...A very intimate view Gigi. I really like it!

Nathan

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

Comment posted by May Haga on November 19, 2007 at 7:28 PM

Very nicely done Gigi, I like this one a lot, May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on November 19, 2007 at 7:35 PM

I am in awe of your creativity, Gigi. Very lovely

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Dewey Jacobs on November 19, 2007 at 7:44 PM

This is a very fine image

Dewey

Registered on October 18, 2007, 2 Posts, 12 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 19, 2007 at 8:18 PM

Looks like we are playing hide and seek, Gigi. Very creative use of graceful lines to display a beautiful flower.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Tomalty on November 19, 2007 at 8:25 PM

Gigi you are masterful. I have taken many callas and never come close to this. Bravo.
Rick T

Registered on October 11, 2006, 212 Posts, 1610 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 19, 2007 at 8:56 PM

Gigi,

I lack the superlatives ...

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Cordes on November 19, 2007 at 10:33 PM

Wonderfully sensuous image.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 451 Posts, 3366 Comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 19, 2007 at 10:50 PM

This is so beautiful, perhaps the best I've seen. I like the faint OOF lines ascending in the background too.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 20, 2007 at 12:12 AM

The lines and folds of the petals are the perfect envelope for the yellow center. Well done!

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 20, 2007 at 8:35 AM

Gigi, the detail in the petals is terrific. Love the flow of lines and the subtle tones in the white. I like this one.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by beth summer on November 20, 2007 at 9:17 AM

Excellent job on the whites and a wonderful comp.....

Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments

Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on November 20, 2007 at 10:03 AM

Awesome composition, Gigi! Wonderful capture of the folds in the Calla and I love the tip of the center just peeking out.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 20, 2007 at 5:01 PM

WOW!

Awesome shot Gigi!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Jos De Braekeleer on November 21, 2007 at 8:06 AM

Less is more ... fantastic image love the selective focus !

Registered on November 1, 2003, 455 Posts, 1648 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 21, 2007 at 6:59 PM

Another superb capture Gigi. This really rocks.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 22, 2007 at 2:19 AM

I've tried to see the picture in B&W. It enhances the play of the lines. If someone will see the new version: does he like it? Thanks

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 22, 2007 at 7:00 PM

Gigi: A masterful comp and capture of perhaps my favorite flower. Elegantly beautiful. I think the B&W is OK but the color version is far better IMO. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 25, 2007 at 11:15 AM

gigi,

I prefer the color version by far.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 26, 2007 at 9:21 PM

Congratulations on the EP. Another vote for the colored version.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 26, 2007 at 9:28 PM

Gigi,

Congrats on the EP. It's a gorgeous image.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 27, 2007 at 12:12 AM

Well deserved EP, Gigi.

Congratulations.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Harrington on February 4, 2008 at 1:33 AM

If only I could find such and elegant flower in my part of the world. The three layers of petals works great and the placement of the dark shading in the lower corner helps to balance the bold subject. A simple and perfect image...

Registered on January 26, 2008, 40 Posts, 84 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 25, 2011 at 9:37 PM

A true piece of art, Gigi ! Wonderful treatment!

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments