Anita's Photoblog
Clover in Clear Bottle
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 2 October 2008 in Plant & Nature.
I found a few clover flowers in the meadow to create this arrangement in a clear bottle. Again, I overexposed for a high-key effect.
Which do you prefer--amber or clear bottle?
I'm not yet sure myself.
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jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Another fantastic photo anita I love this effect. However I think a prefer the orange bottle For me the clear bottle gives not enough contrast. I think you could experiment with lots of different coloured bottles maybe pink and green. You are certainly very talented at flower photography
2 Oct 2008 5:44am
@jamesy: Your idea of trying different colored bottles is a good one. Thank you for offering it, and for commenting on these two images. :-)
Terri from Portland, United States
I like the clear bottle - the starkness and contrast are fabulous.
2 Oct 2008 6:49am
@Terri: Thank you, Terri.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
This one is lovely. The bottle is almost unnoticed, just the elegant plant against the white bg. Even the subtle contour of the bottle is nice. How well you arranged the plant to create a well balanced composition.
2 Oct 2008 8:52am
@António Pires: Thank you for your detailed comment. I appreciate the feedback so much! I enjoy arranging flowers. :-)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
After seeing the clear bottle, I think I prefer the amber bottle. I really like the flower arrangement!
2 Oct 2008 10:01am
@Betty: Thank you, Betty. I'm enjoying the different preferences expressed by viewers. Arranging flowers is one of my joys.
@Conflagratio: Thank you!
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Such a nice photo... Lovely pinks too! Although I think the white background damages the composition a little?
2 Oct 2008 10:32am
@Koushiro~光子郎: I think I know what you mean about the white background. I'm experimenting with something like high-key images--overexposed on a light background. I probably won't know how much I actually like it until I see some prints of these images. Thanks for contributing your thoughts! I really appreciate it.
Mary from Exton, United States
I like the arrangement of the clover. My Eye goes all over the photo. The clear bottle works very well. Nice Job! Its great to experiment!
2 Oct 2008 12:16pm
Sue from United States
Yes! Yes! Yes! Clear bottle for me! Very, very artistic; much like a line drawing.
2 Oct 2008 1:35pm
Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States
I like this one over the other bottle... Great shot!
2 Oct 2008 1:42pm
@Sandrine: Thanks for looking at both and letting me know!
PShorten from West Chester, United States
I like the amber bottle better but just love both of these photos! Great job!
2 Oct 2008 2:04pm
bisha from Saitama, Japan
Yes I do think I prefer the clear bottle with the pink flowers. Great effect, very nicely done!
2 Oct 2008 4:59pm
@bisha: Thank you for considering the two and letting me know which you prefer.
David Ross from Bryn Mawr, PA, United States
Why choose? To me these photos would look great next to each other in an exhibit. I'm enjoying the high-key effect on the white background
2 Oct 2008 6:29pm
@David Ross: Thank you, David!
ABW from Colorado, United States
The amber bottle gives greater contrast which has a nice effect. The clear bottle adds a bit of simplicity which also has a nice effect. I love both of them - I can't choose!
2 Oct 2008 6:37pm
@ABW: Thanks for telling me what you like about each. This feedback is really helpful to me. :-)
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Oh! Yes! definitely the clear bottle. Such a delicate image, and very sharp.
2 Oct 2008 7:36pm
@MaryP: Thanks for weighing in with your thoughts!
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Oh, this reminds me of those Victorian watercolor botanic studies . . this is a lovely presentation and I much prefer the clear bottle which does not fight the flowers.
2 Oct 2008 7:43pm
@Ronnie 2¢: Thanks. Yes, the clear bottle blends right in. I hope to work more with this type of image. I wasn't completely happy with the flower arrangement.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful Anita ... they're both great work ... I think I like the flowers better in yesterday's image - a bit sharper.
3 Oct 2008 12:14am
@Ron: Thanks for your comments. It is really helpful to get specific feedback like this!
Marcie from United States
Lovely still life. The white background is especially wonderful.
3 Oct 2008 12:32pm
@Marcie: Thank you, Marcie.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
I think both are good. In the second one the flowers tend to dominate more as abstract forms while in yesterday's the bottle provides a "root" for those stems. Both are fine and work well.
3 Oct 2008 1:09pm
@GJC: Thank you for considering both and sharing your thoughts. :-)
@Laurie: Thanks!
Cuentos from Spain
I love the elements and the lines. I think this is a delicate composition.
Saludos,
Mariana
Thanks.
15 Jan 2009 5:05am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
8/5 seconds
F/32.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)