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 Mosaic Plant with Repost
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Mosaic Plant with Repost

by Michael Lowe

Gallery: FloraPosted August 27, 2008902 views21 comments
I was standing over the edge of the pool, shooting straight down at this aquatic plant handheld, hence a wider aperture and hence there's a little softness in the ULC. I thought I was parallel enough but I guess not.

Comments

21 comments
Comment posted by beth summer on August 27, 2008 at 8:30 PM
This is lovely, Michael. I love the repeating pattern, the well placed colored plants and the depth is excellent also. I love this!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 27, 2008 at 8:41 PM
I like it. Very cool. When you say "aquatic plant", do you mean this is one single plant? Anyway, great image.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Southard on August 27, 2008 at 9:02 PM
Great shot Michael. The colors and pattern in this are really nice. I would think we could forgive the slight softness in the ULC. :cool:
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 27, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Mike, Jaw Dropper and an Absolute Stunner :toast: :toast: :toast: . I have seen similar aquatic plants in tropical regions but never this kind of color combinations.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 27, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I love the lines and the subtle variations of color Michael. I had not noticed the softness in the ULC as it is fairly subtle.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on August 28, 2008 at 2:06 AM
Michael, the composition of this shot works so well. I like this an aweful lot! :toast:
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Tate on August 28, 2008 at 6:05 AM
The pattern and colors is just great Michael :toast:
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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on August 28, 2008 at 7:09 AM
Very nice Michael. Great color palette and patterns.
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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on August 28, 2008 at 12:38 PM
A grand image to view :smile:

:toast:
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Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 28, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Cool patterns and awesome color!
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on August 29, 2008 at 12:29 AM
Wonderful geometric shapes and the colors just take it over the top. :toast: :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by David Taylor on August 29, 2008 at 5:44 AM
Great colours, patterns and POV.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
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Comment posted by Emily Rich on August 29, 2008 at 9:27 AM
i really like the colors with the black background
Registered on August 28, 2008, 7 Posts, 11 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 31, 2008 at 8:53 AM
An amazing plant and capture. Beautiful colors and yes the pattern is uniform thoughtout. Fine work Michael.
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Comment posted by May Haga on August 31, 2008 at 9:37 AM
The patterns, the colors, the light, the composition gorgeous.
May
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on August 31, 2008 at 10:42 AM
What a beauty Michael, I love it! Mosaic is the right name for the perfect geometries and the vibrant colors. I have never seen before this splendid plant. Thanks for sharing. Michael, the softness is so small, are you sure that there isn't a way for improving it? Otherwise, the image is so splendid that I would ruther cut the upper part with the softness. Just my personal opinion.
Cheers.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on August 31, 2008 at 2:21 PM
Thanks to all for the comments. I've added a shot out across the water to better show the plant. It is a member of the evening primrose family. The water is dyed dark.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 31, 2008 at 4:24 PM
Michael: This does indeed look like a mosaic at first glance. Really well seen and captured.>=))>
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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on September 1, 2008 at 8:50 PM
Congrats Michael on you EP. Well deserved.
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 1, 2008 at 9:13 PM
Congrats on the EP, Mike. That was one beautiful photo.
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 2, 2008 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations on the EP. Your images are to such a high standard that you make us all proud.
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