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Siberian Iris Macros

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Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 6, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Siberian Iris Macros
D200
Tripod
f/2.8 70-200mm w/ Canon D500 Close-up
These really dark iris are hard to shoot...they're velvet.
Any suggestions?
Thanks for looking.
Dave
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 6, 2010 at 2:23 PM
#2
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 6, 2010 at 2:24 PM
#3
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 6, 2010 at 2:25 PM
#4
Posted by Dan Walters on June 6, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Really like the blues in the second image.
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 6, 2010 at 3:04 PM
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I would LOVE to see that first one in black & white.
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 6, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Interesting detail.
Posted by Joshua Hardin on June 6, 2010 at 4:45 PM
#2 is also my favorite. The blue color is just brilliant. I like the b&w version of #1 too. The other two seem just a little dark to me but not by much.
Posted by Kurt Budde on June 6, 2010 at 4:48 PM
You might consider bringing along some colored or black/white cloth to get some more interesting backgrounds. A little reflector/diffuser can also work wonders.
Posted by Todd Caudle on June 6, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Okay, now add a little stronger vignette to emphasize the flower and, more importantly, de-emphasize the background. But I am lovin' it!
Posted by David Bartlett _CO on June 6, 2010 at 6:10 PM
Here ya' go Todd! It's Not B&W but I like it much better.
I used the Vertus mask software and then worked it out from there.
Thanks,
Posted by Paul Wegemann on June 6, 2010 at 7:42 PM
Nice stuff, especially #2 and the reworks on #1. I think macros are hard to do well. Nice job.
Posted by Steven Peckham on June 6, 2010 at 11:08 PM

I am in agreement with Paul that #2 and the repost of #1 the tops in the set. The reworked background does help the flower stand out. These type of shots are harder to make than what they first appear. Well done.
Posted by Scott Fricke on June 6, 2010 at 11:15 PM
They are all wonderful images. I like the B&W conversion simply because it's an interesting exercise in what details your eye gravitates to without the "distraction" of the color. The last color repost is also a great improvement.
Posted by Morris McClung on June 7, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Yeah, those are outstanding! Great color, and I even love the b&w. That last repost really rocks. :toast: