Solomon's Seal

Gallery: FloraPosted June 9, 20081,449 views31 comments

Wish I had a slightly darker background but there was light falling on the grass on the background and I could not reach that spot to place a diffusor easily.

Anyways, Nikon D200, 200mm F/4 Micronikkor, F/11, 1/30 Sec and Tripod used to make this shot.

As always your thoughts are much appreciated.

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on June 9, 2008 at 12:43 PM

Exquisitely beautiful. I think the BG works fine.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Mitchell on June 9, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Very peaceful image, Ram, I like this alot. I could vision this with some what of a darker bg as you said, but this still works for me. Comp and DOF is great and I love the colors. Well done, I say.

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Comment posted by Keith Tate on June 9, 2008 at 12:51 PM

I also think the BG works just fine,, an outstanding shot Ram

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Comment posted by David Taylor on June 9, 2008 at 2:19 PM

One of my favourite flowers, apparently you can use the powdered root as a poultice for bruises etc.

See
http://www.sacredhearth.com/herblore/herbs/solomonseal

Very, very nice image.

Registered on April 24, 2006, 101 Posts, 837 Comments

Comment posted by Kim Ritsema on June 9, 2008 at 5:48 PM

One of my favorites as well...I've been trying to capture one here (in Michigan) before they fade... love the DOF and comp--nice focus and nice angle. I too would agree with a slightly darker background for a little more contrast, but think it works well as-is also.

Kim

Registered on February 7, 2008, 21 Posts, 26 Comments

Comment posted by beth summer on June 9, 2008 at 6:17 PM

Wonderful comp, Ram. While the bg is a little lighter than you wish for, I still think this shot works well. I like your choice of POV. I'd be very happy to have this as mine

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on June 9, 2008 at 6:47 PM

Beautiful composition and wonderful BG.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 9, 2008 at 7:21 PM

Beautiful capture, Ram. A splendid composition and great colouring. I especially like the splay of leaves in the UR.

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Comment posted by Ron Pullen on June 9, 2008 at 7:46 PM

Absolutely beautiful IMO. Great job!

Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by Bud Reed on June 9, 2008 at 8:01 PM

Ram I like everything about this

Registered on July 15, 2007, 53 Posts, 618 Comments

Comment posted by Jack Mroz on June 9, 2008 at 10:57 PM

Great comp and perfect BG Ram. Excellent detail as well.

Jack

Registered on July 12, 2006, 114 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 10, 2008 at 12:16 AM

Ram: Too bad about the BG. I feel your pain. Why not send me the RAW file and be done with it.

Absolutely brilliant comp and capture. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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

Comment posted by Alessandra & Rocco on June 10, 2008 at 9:49 AM

Great compo

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 10, 2008 at 11:09 AM

What beautiful color and light on the bloom. Wonderfully done Ram.

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on June 10, 2008 at 11:28 AM

What a Beautiful and delicate flower Ram Well captured.

Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on June 10, 2008 at 11:38 AM

While a darker BG may have produced a more "studio-like" shot, I enjoy the natural look of this. Excellent detailed focus on the whole plant, with that light BG totally OOF provides a very nice separation here.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 10, 2008 at 12:45 PM

Ram, I like the BG that softens the image, for me. Beautiful photo.
Cheers.

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

Comment posted by jamie pringle on June 10, 2008 at 3:38 PM

Really nice comp with the diagonal placement of the flowers. Have you tried darkening the bg? Easy enough to do in PS if you select, color range, levels w/dropper. The tough part in that is that the flower margin matches the bg color, so it will be hard to separate the 2 without some time in front of the computer. Overall, nice emotional appeal

Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments

Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on June 10, 2008 at 4:20 PM

Beautifull image Ram.Color comp.is lovely.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 253 Posts, 434 Comments

Comment posted by Terri Sampson on June 10, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Ram,

I like this as posted very much but darkening the bg a bit would be pretty straight forward in CS3, if that's what you want to do.

Pat

Registered on August 13, 2007, 110 Posts, 517 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 10, 2008 at 8:32 PM

Great diagonal comp Ram. I also liek the glow that the shot seems to have. Very pretty.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on June 11, 2008 at 8:33 AM

Perfect placement in the frame Ram. Glorious detail & color in this soft light. I rather like the light green bg here as it emphasises even more the stem that carries these beauties!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments, feedback and suggestions.

Bill : The RAW file is on your way (not

)

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 12, 2008 at 6:50 PM

Ram: Its not nice to

management. We have our ways!!!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 17, 2008 at 10:11 AM

Congrats Ram on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on June 17, 2008 at 10:50 AM

Missed this one from you Ram.

Cracking comp and subject

Congrats with the EP

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Comment posted by beth summer on June 17, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Congrats on the EP, Ram...very well deserved!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 17, 2008 at 1:25 PM

What a fabulous shot, Ram! Oh, man, it's just a gorgeous image. Love the comp with the foliage sweeping upward from the delicate hanging bells. The bg is just great. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on June 17, 2008 at 8:30 PM

Congratulations Ram.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 18, 2008 at 9:29 AM

Thanks much again for all the kind words of appreciation, Larry, Alan, Catherine, Beth & David

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Comment posted by Jim Salge on June 20, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Dont mind the background one bit...THIS IS STUNNING!!!

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