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Angraecum leonis
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Angraecum leonis

by Maureen McKovich

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 7, 20042,442 views16 comments
Although the face of this one is lovely, I am always drawn to the profile, displaying the beautiful nectar spur.

D70, Nikkor 28-105 macro, tripod, natural light, ISO 200, f/14, 1/30 sec, BG is a mat board, cropped a bit from the left side, some selective clone work, levels and USM

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by Terri Norris on May 7, 2004 at 10:49 PM
This one takes your series to a new level, Maureen! The composition, lighting, and sharpness are perfect. Congrats!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 395 Posts, 2402 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Loader on May 8, 2004 at 3:06 AM
Elegant shapes, captured beautifully.
Cheers
Richard
Registered on November 1, 2003, 17 Posts, 63 Comments
Comment posted by Hans Van Rafelghem on May 8, 2004 at 4:27 AM
Fine shot. Beautiful flower. I wonder what the picture would look like without the leaf between the 2 flowers?

Registered on November 25, 2003, 82 Posts, 300 Comments
Comment posted by Randy Harrison on May 8, 2004 at 5:34 AM
Beautiful shot Maureen. I love this. I tried something similar last week with two clematis buds. I love the varied lighting between the two flowers.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 468 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Pete D on May 8, 2004 at 4:33 PM
Super composition. The exposure is spot on for the light, but I wish the light were a little more even. This is under controlled conditions, I think, so you could put a diffusor between the light source and the subject. That would cut the light way down, but should smooth it out. I hate to see any part of such a great composition fade into the background. This is the best of the series, so far (take that as a challenge).

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments
Comment posted by Danny on May 9, 2004 at 4:17 AM
Right, thats it, that D70 has to go. You are having way too much fun and the results show it :smile: As already said, outstanding comp and seeing. The curves, twists and folds in this give it some feeling Maureen.

All the best Maureen, great subtle flowing macro. :toast:

Danny.
Registered on November 25, 2003, 165 Posts, 1345 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Khoo on May 9, 2004 at 10:26 AM
Organic curves and lighting are my favorites here. I love it, Maureen! :toast:
Registered on March 7, 2004, 97 Posts, 133 Comments
Comment posted by David Gottlieb on May 9, 2004 at 8:03 PM
Love the lines and lighting here..nice one!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 436 Posts, 1790 Comments
Comment posted by Herman Blockx on May 10, 2004 at 6:30 AM
this is not only a very good flowerportrait but also a great artistical shot with a great comp. ! :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 238 Posts, 760 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Kovacs on May 10, 2004 at 12:20 PM
Awesome composition and exposure.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 66 Posts, 158 Comments
Comment posted by Juza on May 10, 2004 at 3:10 PM
:eek: One of the best flower portrait that I've seen...this is pure art :smile:

Congratulations Maureen :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments
Comment posted by Tom Whelan on May 10, 2004 at 9:44 PM
Very handsome composition, lovely curves.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 35 Posts, 116 Comments
Comment posted by Marshall Black on May 11, 2004 at 11:34 AM
Very well composed and executed shot.

There is an almost animal feel to these flowers, as though they were dragons stalking prey (I might be sounding daft here), just my impression. Great work.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 28 Posts, 180 Comments
Comment posted by Duane Rosenkranz on October 24, 2004 at 12:09 PM
This is awesome, absolutly georgeous
:toast:
Duane Rosenkranz
Registered on October 13, 2004, 280 Posts, 2661 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 1, 2011 at 10:17 PM
Stunning shot!
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by KatherineAnne Enns on March 17, 2011 at 9:58 PM
This and the other photographs in your gallery are exceptional. I just happened to stumble on them, because your self portrait with grandchild (?) was so interesting. You have produced some incredible botanical photographs.
Registered on January 5, 2011, 22 Posts, 137 Comments