Calla Lily

Gallery: FloraPosted January 20, 20081,367 views19 comments

My simple attempt for the Flora theme. Such a magnificent flower deserves a better presentation, but I tried. C/C are always greatly appreciated.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by May Haga on January 20, 2008 at 11:31 AM

Jeff, in my opinion this is an excellent presentation. I very much like the lighting on this one and the detail in the petals.
May

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 20, 2008 at 11:52 AM

You're way too modest, Jeff. A magnificent shot.

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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on January 20, 2008 at 1:15 PM

Well done, Jeff, beautiful lighting

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 20, 2008 at 2:12 PM

An exceptional image Jeff. Beautifully done.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 20, 2008 at 2:35 PM

Very effective angle on this, Jeffrey. Altogether, a beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 20, 2008 at 3:47 PM

Jeff: Off the scale good! I especially like your lighting and the detail and whites management are top drawer. 2+ thumbs up. >=))>

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

Comment posted by Winnie Ho on January 20, 2008 at 4:53 PM

I agree, killer shot Jeffrey. The lighting is just right to record the intricate, delicate detail of this flower.

Registered on January 6, 2008, 93 Posts, 1788 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 20, 2008 at 5:18 PM

Jeffrey I love most the clear and clean drawing on the blackboard. The light in the bottom adds depth and interest. A very good work.
Cheers.

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

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on January 20, 2008 at 7:27 PM

I love the perspective Jeffrey, this is one that I have not thought to try myself. I really like the bit of stem that you have showing on the bottom right side. Nice shot!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 20, 2008 at 8:12 PM

Jeff, love the comp and the statement it makes. Wonderful light and detail. Outstanding.

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Comment posted by Michele Doucette on January 20, 2008 at 9:40 PM

Jeff,

If this is a "simple attempt" I can't wait to see the one you work hard at!!!

Stunning!!!

Michele

Registered on September 11, 2007, 34 Posts, 101 Comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on January 20, 2008 at 11:06 PM

A beautiful and sensual photograph, wonderful comp and lighting Jeffrey.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by beth summer on January 20, 2008 at 11:32 PM

This is lovely, Jeff. I like the simplicity, the detail, the flow of the bloom, the lighting...what puts it over the top is the "curly Q" at the left and the detail in the bottom of the bloom on the righ.

Seriously, good job...

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

Comment posted by Jack Mroz on January 21, 2008 at 8:46 AM

A real winner Jeffrey. Great presentation and great light as everyone has said. The detail in the white pedal is outstanding. For me, I would like to see a little more space around the flower, but that's just me. Otherwise, excellent.

Jack

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on January 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM

Nothing wrong with this presentation, Jeff! I would like to see a bit more room top and bottom, but that's just IMHO. Excellent DOF and lighting!

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on January 21, 2008 at 11:40 AM

While it may not be a perfect bloom, the light and horizontal presentation are excellent! The whites are superb and the yellows reflected inside the bloom are the coup de gras! Hats off on this one!

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on January 22, 2008 at 11:23 AM

This works so well against the background of black...

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 28, 2008 at 8:43 PM

Congrats Jeff on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on January 29, 2008 at 12:39 PM

Hi Jeff!! How elegant this is!! Love the curve, detail, light and the curlie-Q. I'm with Toni on wishing for just a bit more space on top and bottom. But after that..wonderful shot!! Congrats on your EP!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments