Anita's Photoblog
Yellow Flower
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 21 January 2009 in Plant & Nature.
This is one of my attempts to get a flower in focus and have a colorful out-of-focus background. The flower is not as in focus as I would like, but I do like the background.
Taken at Longwood Gardens Conservatory on Saturday. Tripod, natural light and macro lens. Basic adjustments in PS7.
The image that was posted early Wednesday morning didn't look right, so I reposted it at 7:30 am.
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A few words about the EXIF data, beginning in April when I began using Nikon D300 and the Sigma 105mm macro: My new camera and macro lens record the relative or effective f stop, not the one seen on the lens. For an explanation of this, go to the next to the last question at this site.
@john4jack: Thanks. I reposted the image as it didn't look right when I saw it after you commented.
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
So beautiful! delicate, vulnerable and soft.
21 Jan 2009 5:59am
@Nataly: Thank you! I reposted the image as it didn't look right when I saw it after you commented.
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
It is fantastic the colours are brilliant well done
21 Jan 2009 6:19am
@jamesy: Thank you! I reposted the image as it didn't look right when I saw it after you commented.
@Betty: Thank you! I reposted the image as it didn't look right when I saw it after you commented.
@zOOm: Thank you for your comment. :-)
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
It is very difficult.... you did a good job here.
21 Jan 2009 12:39pm
@Earnest: It is difficult. Thanks, Earnest.
@Will: Thanks!
Mary from Exton, United States
Anita, This composition is unique.. I really like the way you presented the background. Very nice.
21 Jan 2009 1:34pm
chakrapani from Hyderabad, India
that is a good Depth ! flawless bokeh too ! .. however if i were you, i would crop or get the flower in the middle or left one/thirds of the frame.. getting the flower here at a lil bottom makes me feel a lil too empty on the top 60% of the pic ! hey but thats me !
21 Jan 2009 2:07pm
@chakrapani: I appreciate your comments. :-) See cover image of his book "Fina Art Flower Photography" here for source of my idea.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
The colors and composition are magical, Anita ...
21 Jan 2009 2:14pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Nice and delicate. I think the gentle softness suits it.
21 Jan 2009 2:24pm
Russ Devan from New Hanover, United States
Excellent, Anita. I LOVE all the negative space in this image. You're becoming quite the Georgia O'Keefe with a camera. I really like this. The only thing I would change would be to crop out about 2/3'rds of the stem to move the flower to the extreme bottom of the frame, and then center it more. But that's just a personal preference. This is quite lovely. Well done.
21 Jan 2009 3:32pm
@Russ Devan: Thanks, Russ! I have long been a Georgia O'Keefe fan. This image was inspired by Tony Sweet. See See cover image of his book "Fina Art Flower Photography" here
Ed Heaton from Atglen, United States
Well done Anita! I love the colors (hint of blue) and simplicity. Excellent control of your DOF!
21 Jan 2009 3:37pm
@Ana Lúcia: Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
Ilan from Israel
That's a really great frame. I really love the mood here, it's quite unique.
Very well done, thanks for sharing :)
21 Jan 2009 10:20pm
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Elegant and beautiful composition. Love the contrasting colors, great image Anita.
22 Jan 2009 3:19am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
There is always a poignant look to a single daisy like that . . as if it has some tale to tell . . Ace composition here.
23 Jan 2009 12:06am
Kathryn from Warburton, Australia
oh that backround is just beautiful! well done!
23 Jan 2009 11:39am
akarui from Kagoshima, Japan
Excellent work. Beautiful contrast colors. I love the angle you have taken.
25 Jan 2009 2:35am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
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F/8.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)