Desert Phlox

Gallery: FloraPosted May 18, 20043,724 views9 comments

Nikon D100
24-85 @ 80
f/29 @ 1/30
ISO 400, diffuser
spot meter

not much in PS

I liked the delicacy of the flowers and the harsh desert sand and rock

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on May 19, 2004 at 9:36 AM

Mark-

nice crisp composition! Some may argue that the semicircular object in the upper right is distracting, but it does not bother me one bit

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As Always,

Jim Zablotny

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Dane Glueck on May 19, 2004 at 10:49 AM

I think this is very pleasant. The grain and color of the sand is a nice contrast to the delicate flowers. Also a nice compositional choice - creating a diagaonal flow across the image.

Registered on November 10, 2003, 193 Posts, 1748 Comments

Comment posted by David Gottlieb on May 19, 2004 at 11:23 AM

This really nice..its amazing the range of habitats phlox inhabit.Now that Jim mentioned it I actually think cloning out the little crescent would help..he had to point it out!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 436 Posts, 1790 Comments

Comment posted by Sean Hyde on May 19, 2004 at 12:44 PM

Nice Mark! This one really appeals to me. The flower color against the sand, the texture, composition, lighting ... I like it.

Very minor nit is the yellow leaf/flower (??) at the base of the RH flower stem. Because it's a bright spot, it is a little distracting, though minor.

Registered on November 11, 2003, 18 Posts, 38 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Hudon on May 19, 2004 at 12:49 PM

I looked at that little thing when I was taking the photo but I was afraid that if I tired to move it I'd disturb the sand. I'll clone it out.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 315 Posts, 2246 Comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on May 19, 2004 at 9:35 PM

Mark,

The composition you chose for this display is perfect. Love the contrast between the delicate flowers and harshness of the desert sand. I especially like the lighting, very even, just perfect.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Hudon on May 19, 2004 at 11:57 PM

Thank you for all you kind comments!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 315 Posts, 2246 Comments

Comment posted by Hanne Lehmann on May 20, 2004 at 2:35 PM

Perfect picture. Your composition, the sand and stone really adds a lot to this picture. I really really like this.

Regards,
Hanne

Registered on November 12, 2003, 83 Posts, 323 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on May 20, 2004 at 3:15 PM

Wow, this is a real fine photo. I really like the minute texture of the sand, the pastel tones and the balanced composition.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments