Paean

Pat, Very nice . I think this stack is just about right.

This is absolutely stunning, Pat. The narrow DOF is perfect. I have to say this is one of the most dramatic images I've seen in a long time. Well done.

So when you're stacking images, are you stacking for in focus or out of focus areas? I'm curious about your technique.

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate them.

David,

On a stack like this I'd take a few images at different aperture settings with the plane of focus on the back most element that I want sharp. I'd then start from the front of the subject and move the plane of focus through the field until I reach the back most image element that I want in sharp focus. When I reach that point the stack is done unless I've jumped over some area that I want in focus. In this case it was the back of the stigma that was my endpoint. It's actually easier to do than to say. (smile)

Neat image Pat. Like it as is, no nits here.

Black magic with this one Pat!

Pat? Is that you? With a selective focus shot?

It's a gorgeous interpretation of your lily. Bravo!

This is just fantastically good, Pat ! The anthers and stigma are like small jewels, and I like very much the emphasis on just those three elements within a lovely, flowing composition. Keep on stacking and never mind the pain !

Rich, llucious and inviting. Stunning image!

A very sensual image Pat. The colors and lighting and the graceful curves.

Excellent, Pat. I also really like the touch of green at the bottom. It gives the anthers an anchor. Very well done. You've really perfected the stacking. Makes me want to try it.

Beautiful color in this one!

Hi Pat,

Fantastic..! very good presentation with great details .! well done!

Dethan Punalur,
Coonoor, India.

Great execution and a very nice sense of motion Pat. I really like the DOF effect too.

It is very nitty...but I think with the center stamen I see a touch of what looks like motion blur, but is probably just from the stack. Like I say, .005% of nitting on a wonderful shot.

Nathan

Incredible work Pat, I love the color in this, beautiful !!

Beautifully crafted and composed. Wonderful colors and detail. A joy to behold.

Pat: I love the soft side light and the dark and muted colors. The dof is impressive and the three stamens in focus really jump out

just beautiful

Pat, I think this one is a close to perfect as it gets. Breath-taking.

A beautiful creation Pat, the lights and darks play off each other well here.

David M. Cobb

OOOooooooo! Or something like that came out of my mouth when this opened. Excellent Pat. >=))>

Hi Pat Behind in my comments again Lost a day moving my gazebo closer to the house, We want to use it every day, and a 10 min . walk was too much. Thought i was being original , by saying your presentation was Jewel like Ian beat me to the punch. ... Its a gem like image, Pun intended The colors and detail just fascinate me. Its like being in a swank Jewelry store :toast
Albert Darmo Canada:

Gorgeous! A very well-deserved EP!
Congrats!

Sandy r

Wow, Pat, these colors emit HEAT! Congrats on the pick!

Many congratulations on the EP, Pat !!! This is an image of rare beauty - it gets lovelier each time I look at it.

Pat:
This is absolutely stunning. Congrats on the WP.
I went back and looked at some of your earlier photos that seemed to have led up to the stacking method you used for this image. Terrific idea, with wonderful results.

Congratulations on the weekly pick. Well deserved.

Congratulations Pat!!!! As I said before, this is stunning!

Hi Pat Congrats on winning the E.,P Well deserved
Albert D. Canada

congrats on the EP, Pat , beautiful image

Just marvelous, Pat. And congrats on the EP.