Posted by Richard Sogn on October 28, 2007 at 11:19 PM
Most of the color was gone from the Japanese Garden this morning, so I walked to the Rose Garden, although the pristine flowers are all but gone.
D200, 210 mm (80-400mm Nikkor), 1/200 sec @ f/5.3
Posted by Curtis Knight on October 29, 2007 at 11:12 AM
Very nice Richard. This has a lot of mood, and the BG is perfect.
Posted by Rick Lundh on October 29, 2007 at 9:18 PM
Hi Richard, I am not really feeling this comp too much. Looking at the back of the flower, coupled with the big blurry one on the right...just doesn't seem like appealing portions to my eye.
Just totally beautiful Richard. I also commented on this on NPN. I would hang this on my wall anyday.
Posted by Richard Sogn on October 30, 2007 at 11:05 AM
Thanks for your comments.
Posted by Mark Hudon on October 30, 2007 at 12:04 PM
Richard, I'm not putting you down when I say that this one would look great in the kitchen or bathroom (I've sold photos for $150 that they said they were going to hang in the bathroom). It's not high art but it's a beautiful shot and I'd bet you could sell this one all day at the art shows.
Nice shot! Good "cramming" technique, and the specular highlights in the background are an added delight for that effect and for popping the subject rose right out at you. I might tone down the highlight in llc, but that's it. very pleasing to view.
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6 repliesD200, 210 mm (80-400mm Nikkor), 1/200 sec @ f/5.3