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Skeletal structure

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Posted by Ian Haskell on March 12, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Skeletal structure
Time is fast approaching for pasque flowers again...and I'm lucky that I live fairly close to some. I have some more ideas for similar shots I would like to achieve this year although it depends on their distribution and the weather! The enclosed shot is from last year where the main flower head has been left in its skeletal state with the low sunlight highlighting each part of the delicate structure. C&C welcome.

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Posted by Mark Davies on March 12, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Simple but very effective.A slice off the top perhaps ?
Posted by Nigel Spencer on March 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM
A very pleasing shot.
I agree a slice off the top but would also be happy with it as it is.


Nigel
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Posted by Justin on March 12, 2010 at 12:23 PM
I think this is excellent. The total minimalist composition, as shown here, suits this very delicate looking species particularly well.
The way the light is catching the flower head is the icing on the cake.
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Posted by Bertl Menegoni on March 12, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Perfect exposed Ian,
the green gives a very calming impression.
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Bertl
Posted by Karen Summers on March 12, 2010 at 12:42 PM
this is really lovely very simple and effective
Posted by David Taylor on March 12, 2010 at 12:43 PM
I like the way the light is shining through the feathery styles making the seed head stand out aginst the excellent BG. A great POV as well. Very nice indeed. A pity it is such a poisonous plant. :eek:

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Posted by PhilH on March 12, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Nice, like the backlighting, DoF and OOF foreground, agree that a slice of the top would be nice....

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Posted by Phil Shaw on March 12, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Yes, the backlighting is very nice. If you are going to be trying this again, you might be able to improve the backlit effect by taking something to use as a reflector with you. You could also experiment with focus stacking to bring the fruiting body completely into focus. It's a fine image as it is, but good luck in getting something better.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM


Lovely image Ian, the subdued colours look very nice indeed.

Andy...
Posted by John Chapman on March 12, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Hi Ian, I like this very nice indeed. :toast:
Posted by Major Gilbert on March 12, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Like this Ian it looks and works very well for me.
Can't wait to have ago at something different myself.
As mentioned a reflector could give you all sorts of other possibilities on the same theme.

Major.
Posted by john macpherson on March 12, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Works for me. Nice lighting and background. Simple but very effective.
Posted by Paul Hobson on March 12, 2010 at 5:27 PM
great colour and image

Paul
Posted by Craig Jones on March 13, 2010 at 8:05 AM
Looks beautiful,love the light on the subject, and the very delicate feel you have captured with this image,stunning :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Liam Pauling on March 13, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Love this, not a fan of plant images but this is perfect!

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liam
Posted by David Sewell on March 13, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Simple and effective.

David
Posted by Philip Newman on March 13, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Yes very effective and successful Ian. :toast: :toast:

Posted by David Kjaer on March 14, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Very effective Ian - love it!

David :toast: :toast: