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Photo posted by Gary Yeoh in the Flora gallery on 09/11/11 at 9:03 pm EST
Registered on 09/01/09, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Post last edited by Gary Yeoh on 09/19/11 at 10:06 pm EST
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on 09/11/11 at 9:09 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
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Gary: I was just getting ready to open Robert Dayton's image and comment on how it is really eye candy for a color junkie and then you post this! I like the color against the dark BG on this version but I don't like how the bottom of the vase is too dark to discern well. If that area could be opened up a touch I think it would work better for me. Beautiful arrangement and capture. >=))>
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Bill Fach
Soli Deo Gloria
www.sdgimages.com
Houston, Texas
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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on 09/11/11 at 9:42 pm EST
Registered on 11/11/08, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
A great fine art still life, Gary! Of the two, I prefer the darker BG image.
Nevertheless, they both work.
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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on 09/11/11 at 10:56 pm EST
Registered on 07/27/11, 262 Posts, 2597 Comments
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Very pleasing composition. Wonderful colors. You've inspired me to see if I can get something half as good. The colors really pop against the darker background.
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Comment posted by Yiming Hu on 09/11/11 at 11:06 pm EST
Registered on 04/28/11, 38 Posts, 733 Comments
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Gary, I like your beautiful arrangement and the photo works well. I would like to see a slightly more bright vase.
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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on 09/11/11 at 11:52 pm EST
Registered on 04/18/11, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments
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No kidding around on this, Gary. This is beautiful. I also like the black BG and think just like Bill and Yimming that the vase is a little dark.
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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on 09/12/11 at 05:30 am EST
Registered on 09/16/10, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments
Marvelous arrangement Gary & equally beautiful Light 
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Krunal Janani
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The problem with valuing art is, till u dont understand it, it's worthless but when u do understand it, it's priceless!!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on 09/12/11 at 08:32 am EST
Registered on 11/14/03, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
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Beautiful arrangement and image. Great job. I prefer the darker version, although I think being able to see more of the vase in this version would be even better.
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scott lanz
Youngstown, Ohio
www.lanzscape.com |
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on 09/12/11 at 08:42 am EST
Registered on 05/19/07, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Each one is stronger Gary. I could also see calling this "Moon Behind Cloud Wisp".
Arrangement: asymmetrical elements in rectangular space, energy from diagonals and top heavy verticals, some space but not airy, strong supporting base but appealingly balanced to my eye, pleasing color complements in the choice of flowers and an interesting choice of floral elements in the arrangement. I think the arrangement in the smaller image is much stronger than the arrangement in the larger. Although I do prefer the placement of the grass blade in the larger. I also prefer the thicker arrangement of the base flowers in the smaller image. I like the shape of the vase but would ideally have selected a color that separates it more effectively from the bg. (not a problem in the larger image)
Photography: I prefer the darker bg. Detail is good. Placement in the frame works for me. The container is problematic because of bg separation as already mentioned. The lighting works for me but doesn't seem to add value and that may be your intention. The white ping pong ball mum highlight might be darkened just a touch.
Actually the smaller image seems more like Mapplethorpe to me than the larger. I think the gradient is better and I also like the yellow complement to the blue bg. The table works for me in both images but is more Mapplethorpish in the second, lagrer where it's clearly defined.
I like the first image a lot Gary and would have it on my wall in a second. Very impressive.
pat
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 09/12/11 at 10:05 am EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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Simply stunning! A natural fireworks display. I much prefer the dark background version where it might be worth cloning out all indications of the vase.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
Weekly Challenge Moderator
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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on 09/12/11 at 10:05 am EST
Registered on 12/04/03, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments
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You've given us another gorgeous arrangement beautifully photographed. Thanks!
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David Schwaegler
Northern Illinois |
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on 09/12/11 at 10:40 am EST
Registered on 02/16/11, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
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What a beautiful arrangement, Gary! I especially like the addition of those droppy grasses; they look like fireworks. What a magnificent mix of colors which contrasts so nicely with the black BG (I prefer that image).
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Carolyn Derstine
Bucks County, PA
Weekly Challenge Moderator |
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Allow yourself to be fascinated by the beauty in ordinary things,
so all things will prove to be extraordinary.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on 09/12/11 at 11:54 am EST
Registered on 05/07/07, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
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Amazing color, great arrangement, professional lighting and background. Superb work!
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Morris McClung
Parker, Colorado
Website
"If it is more than 6 feet from the car, it is not photogenic." Edward Weston to Ansel Adams
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“He who works with his hands is a laborer.
He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman.
He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist.”
¯ St. Francis of Assisi |
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on 09/12/11 at 1:31 pm EST
Registered on 10/27/05, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
What a stunning, full of life still life Gary. The dark vase aside, this is just superb.
Bob
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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on 09/12/11 at 2:15 pm EST
Registered on 01/21/10, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Great composition and beautiful colors, perfect light control, sharp details... I wonder wether the contrast is a bit too much high...
Mauro
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Mauro Pasquero
Pino Torinese - Torino
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Comment posted by Monica Siri on 09/12/11 at 3:02 pm EST
Registered on 09/20/09, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Gary,
beautiful image with excellent detail, great colors and light. Very well done.
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Monica Siri
Genova - Italy
All art is but imitation of nature. (Seneca) |
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Comment posted by Craig Strand on 09/12/11 at 10:42 pm EST
Registered on 03/30/08, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Thanks for both the excellent image but also the Mid Autumn Moon Festival information. The arrangement is perfect, both busy and chock full of variety and color. I prefer the black BG and also appreciate your usual job in nailing comp.and detail so well.
Excellent job!
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You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on 09/13/11 at 01:51 am EST
Registered on 09/01/09, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment last edited by Gary Yeoh on 09/13/11 at 04:51 am EST
Thanks everyone for your helpful comments. I spent quite a bit of time on the base of this image but did not quite get it right. The main problem is the dark bowl on a dark table and strong shadow. I will rework the bottom part of this image again in future.
Pat: Both versions are the same - only slight rotational POV difference and minor change in flower position during transport...but it does look different when viewed from different angle.
Oh, I do like your suggestion of "Moon Behind Cloud Wisp".
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on 09/13/11 at 04:45 am EST
Registered on 09/01/09, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
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Re-worked version. Base exposure increased EC+2. Still darkish but the bowl is better defined. Interested to hear feedback on the base.
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on 09/13/11 at 08:10 am EST
Registered on 05/19/07, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Gary,
I actually still prefer the original. I'd rather sense the dark table as a presence than actually see detail in it. I do like the brightened figures on the container in the repost.
Interesting on the pov. To my eye the positional differences in the elements is significant in the image. And I don't think what I'm looking at is pov induced. The flowers have moved in different directions as opposed to a uniform rotation. Although the blade of grass difference does appear to be a point of view change. At least that's what I think I see. (smile)
pat
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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on 09/13/11 at 08:26 am EST
Registered on 09/16/06, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
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Homerun here. The depth and color you captured is top notch. Terrific work.
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Seek the Light
Jesus is Lord
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on 09/13/11 at 10:23 pm EST
Registered on 07/24/08, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Beautiful arrangement Gary, the colors pop 
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Howard Cheek
Kempner, TX
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"Look deep, deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better" ~ Albert Einstein |
HowardCheekPhotography.com
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on 09/15/11 at 6:07 pm EST
Registered on 02/03/07, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Beautiful Gary. For me, it's the best of this series. Splendid.
Take care.
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Gigi
I never stop going out in search of the beautiful picture that - for my great luck - I will never take. |
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I prefer the reworked version, but think all the other versions are marvelous. The colors and detail are stunning. 
remarkable work 
