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Veratrum and Wildflowers

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Posted by Scott Smorra on September 25, 2010 at 8:54 PM
Veratrum and Wildflowers
This is an image from my backpacking trip to Jefferson Park in July. I stumbled across this beautiful presentation of veratrum (corn lily) and wildflowers near one of the lakes in the park. I previously posted this in flora and used some of the suggestions from that forum to make it better. Please let me know what you think. All C&C are appreciated.

Nikon D80, 50mm 1.8 lens, polarizer, 1.8 sec at f/16, ISO 100
Posted by Craig Strand on September 25, 2010 at 9:36 PM
I remember seeing this when you posted in the flora gallery. Wonderful texture and color over the natural sweeping curves of the plant.
Posted by wade pettitt on September 25, 2010 at 9:58 PM
Scott, excellent light and processing. The three flowers balance the comp. Well done!!.
Posted by David Bostock on September 26, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Wow. This is, without doubt, the best image I've seen of this type of plant. Excellent color, depth, rich blacks, and terrific placement of elements in the scene. I also like the vignette feeling with the darker edges. This would be an incredible large print. Well done Scott. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Jack Graham on September 27, 2010 at 1:25 AM
Scott, Just crop off the left a bit( dark UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER) and you have yourself a great image.
JG
Posted by Erik Sogn on October 19, 2010 at 7:03 PM
This is wonderful! The dark greens, the curves - I love it!