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Dhalia

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Posted by Dean Huggins on June 4, 2012 at 1:27 AM
Dhalia
These flowers are amazing. never get tired of finding new ways to shoot them. Post some if you have some.
Posted by Catherine Reilly on June 6, 2012 at 2:46 PM
Yours is a unique take on a Dahlia, Dean. Did you shoot it this way or process it this way, or both?

Dahlias are a favorite of several PNWNP'ers, including me. Here's one of my personal favs from a couple years ago: shot and processed for this look.
Posted by Catherine Reilly on June 6, 2012 at 2:51 PM
And here's a more "traditional" look:
Posted by Dean Huggins on June 6, 2012 at 8:34 PM
Very nice work Catherine. I do so love the dhalia family.
Posted by John Williams on June 6, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Wow!! Love the high-key approach to that Dean. Amazing... (Same effect on your first Catherine, nice.)
Posted by Dean Huggins on June 6, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Back lighting flowers is one of my favorite ways to capture their essence. I go crazy at the interstate fair in the flower division. last year I asked permission to take the old dhalias. many said they were OK with that. I was a little late getting there as they had a cleanup day. This year I am going to try and cash in on the beauty and take some home to shoot.