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Amethyst Deceiver Trio

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10 replies
Posted by Matt Cole on November 5, 2010 at 6:10 AM
From a recent excursion with Eric and Des. It's the first time I've photographed these, their colours are amazing. No saturation has been added to this image, the background is Autumn leaves.

Canon 7D with Sigma 150, 3 images stacked at different apertures, all at 1/20, ISO 100.

Here's a 1100 pixel version.

All C+C welcomed

Matt :toast:
Posted by Neil Burton on November 5, 2010 at 6:27 AM
Definately colourful! Can't say I ever saw these mayself.
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on November 5, 2010 at 7:49 AM
Can't say I've ever noticed any like this either, they're lovely .:smile:
Well captured.

Geoff.
Posted by John Robinson on November 5, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Nice picture.
I like the slope down to centre.
JR
Posted by David Sewell on November 5, 2010 at 9:19 AM
Beautiful shot. 'Nuff said.

David
Posted by eric weight on November 5, 2010 at 11:02 AM
I like that Matt, especially that bit of backlighting shining through the edges of the caps. Thanks for the help and advice.
:wavey: :toast: eric
Posted by Maggie Campbell on November 5, 2010 at 2:22 PM
A lovely image Matt. Well captured. Not sure if I might clone out the orange in the bottom right corner as I find it draws my eye somewhat. :toast:
Posted by Shaun Simpson on November 5, 2010 at 3:45 PM
Cracking image, love the colours and the composition :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Heath McDonald on November 5, 2010 at 4:10 PM
A very nice image, particularly like the composition and with colours like that, must keep an eye out for one, my only nit is the dark patch near the centre in the bg, feels like it is competing with the subject slightly, otherwise great shot.

Heath :toast:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on November 5, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Just beautiful Matt,
tones and colors are amazing
:wavey:
Bertl
Posted by Tom_W on November 5, 2010 at 5:20 PM
The colours are subtle and excellent. Being really picky the flat leave to the RHS is a tad out of kilter.