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Photo posted by Gary Yeoh in the Flora gallery on 06/11/12 at 10:42 am EST
Registered on 09/01/09, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Post last edited by Gary Yeoh on 07/16/12 at 8:23 pm EST
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on 06/11/12 at 12:44 pm EST
Registered on 07/24/08, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
I looked back through your recent material and this is the most artistically pleasing IMO.
It transmits a light, delicate feel..
I especially like how the distinctive form of the lotus, with its beautiful lines & curves, shines through..
Radiographically speaking of course 
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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 rob ashcroft on 06/11/12 at 3:20 pm EST
Registered on 02/24/12, 22 Posts, 43 Comments
Comment last edited by rob ashcroft on 06/11/12 at 3:21 pm EST
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The curves, especially with the line detail in the petals, make this a very seductive image. The arrangement of the flower looks about perfect to me. Well done.
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Rob (West Wales, UK)
Macromeister Images [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/carregwen01?feature=mhee#p/a]My Youtube channel[/url]
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on 06/11/12 at 3:21 pm EST
Registered on 03/23/06, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
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A very unique presentation of a lotus and an absolute must for your show. Beautiful even without its colorful petals.
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Comment posted by John Fan on 06/11/12 at 3:38 pm EST
Registered on 08/24/10, 135 Posts, 489 Comments
Bravo!
Can you tell me what kind of x-ray machine you are using? What KV?
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Your feedback is sincerely appreciated.
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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on 06/11/12 at 3:39 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
This is a stunner Gary. You handle the challenges that you mention very well. The petals have such a delicate look to them - and I think that is why I like this image so much. Good luck on getting prepared for your exhibition!
Nathan
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Nathan Buck
Lehi, UT, USA
NPN 1118
Brutal honesty encouraged and appreciated in critiquing! Thank you. |
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Comment posted by Mark Windom on 06/11/12 at 3:50 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments
This certainly belongs in your upcoming exhibition. 
I'd critique more in-depth but I'm not familiar with the process....
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Comment posted by Rebecka on 06/11/12 at 7:24 pm EST
Registered on 02/05/09, 170 Posts, 924 Comments
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Unbelievably beautiful. Just when I thought I had seen flowers photographed in every possible way, here you are with Floragraphy. What an unusual look into a flower. A must-include for the exhibition.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on 06/11/12 at 7:30 pm EST
Registered on 11/14/03, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment last edited by scott lanz on 06/11/12 at 7:30 pm EST
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Exquisite, Gary. Yes, the vegetables and leaf images are cool and interesting, but this has that elegant look. I don't know how many you are including in your exhibit, but I'd sure make room for this one. It's a beauty. Only suggestion: possible adding a little dark BG to the bottom.
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scott lanz
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on 06/11/12 at 7:58 pm EST
Registered on 09/01/09, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment last edited by Gary Yeoh on 06/11/12 at 8:11 pm EST
Thanks everyone for your comments and encouragement. Yes, this one will have a spot at the exhibition.
@John - all my floragraphs are done on a GE digital mammography machine which has a kV setting between 22-35. This one is done at 26 kV and double processed using the dicom raw interface in CS5 and further processing in LR4. Both images manually blended in CS5. I have previously outlined my pp in critique of Rob Graham's wheat.
@Scott - This flower is rather large and I had to 'squeeze' it in to fit the size of the sensor. In the original raw file, the tips of the petals were touching the upper and lower edges. I added canvas all round and cloned a bit of stem in. I suppose it can be extended a little more.
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on 06/11/12 at 9:23 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Gary - My initial thought was to include the bottom petal also into the frame but after reading your previous comment I appreciate the practicality behind the process.
This is easily in the Top 5 of your best Floragraphs (grading them is tough, so give me some marks here) without a doubt in my mind. That should say enough about how pretty this one is. I specially like the texture in the petals and the lone swirl.
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Comment posted by John Fan on 06/11/12 at 9:38 pm EST
Registered on 08/24/10, 135 Posts, 489 Comments
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Thanks for the info, Gary. Now, I am so tempted to try.
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Your feedback is sincerely appreciated.
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on 06/11/12 at 9:38 pm EST
Registered on 09/01/09, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment last edited by Gary Yeoh on 06/11/12 at 9:51 pm EST
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@Ram - Please tell your engineers at GE should install larger sensors on their mammo machines to cater for large flowers
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on 06/12/12 at 09:27 am EST
Registered on 05/18/07, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
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The rhythms here are entrancing, Gary, with a fine overall composition and some lovely echo-like effects which add a sense of depth. The variations in light and shade, too, are a delight. This must be among my favourites of your floragraphs.
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Comment posted by Rick Turner on 06/12/12 at 1:07 pm EST
Registered on 02/18/12, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
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Perfect comp and flow with this capture. Well done..
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Rick Turner
Dallas
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"Dodging and burning are steps to take care of mistakes God made in establishing tonal relationships"..
Ansel Adams
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Keep on Shooting!
God Bless Texas!!!!!!
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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on 06/12/12 at 5:31 pm EST
Registered on 12/09/07, 145 Posts, 852 Comments
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this one should definitely go into the show. The center is a pretty contrast to the petals. Looks like there is movement in these petals, some kind of floating.
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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on 06/13/12 at 11:09 am EST
Registered on 11/12/10, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
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Lovely elegance Gary, a wonderful subject for this medium.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on 06/14/12 at 10:28 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Gary: Jaw dr pping fabulous. Great center and petal details and a very dynamic comp. Superior image.>=))>
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Bill Fach
Soli Deo Gloria
www.sdgimages.com
Houston, Texas
Flora Gallery Moderator |
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