Tulipetalscape

Gallery: FloraPosted November 16, 2009143 views18 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/10 @ f5.6

Another comp I liked from the latest tulip bouquet. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 16, 2009 at 10:53 PM

Hi Bill

The lines, color, detail ,and texture are all superb

This magical presentation evokes awe.

Albert Darmo Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on November 17, 2009 at 12:48 AM

I love your use of lines and focus in these. Very nice! It's a personal preference thing, but I'd play with a bit more contrast, moving towards the dark end to deepen the color and accentuate the beautiful highlights.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on November 17, 2009 at 7:35 AM

Bill, Looks very nice to me with some great leading lines. I was on the fence initially with the green in the lower left but more I look at the photo and the top right corner, I think it fits in well.

Though in reality the colors might be as shown, I'd recommend a slightly higher saturation for the red/oranges to highlight the yellows a bit more - yellows have all the details, hence.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM

Beautiful tones and textures, Bill, and a spot-on choice of dof. Lovely image, though I can't decide whether the 3D curl to the right might be cropped a touch or not; certainly interesting to include it.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 17, 2009 at 8:19 AM

Tulips are such great subjects. Wonderful image Bill, and well presented.

Bob

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Comment posted by beth summer on November 17, 2009 at 8:26 AM

Like Ram, I was on the fence about the green LLC area but whether to keep or not, I don't think really makes alot of difference on a superb image. Love the diagonals and the pof. Nice lighting also.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments

Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on November 17, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Very nice capture Bill. Really like the selective focus and tight crop and in focus "S" curve. Also the diagonal presentation. Two-thumbs up Bill.

Registered on July 20, 2009, 140 Posts, 1198 Comments

Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on November 17, 2009 at 10:32 AM

Bill, I didn't think you could ever beat your Star Hibiscus! This is your best so far!!! I absolutely love the lines, color, and detail! This one is definitely on the "Hot Tamale Train!" Great work, and a BIG TEXAS toast to you!!!

Registered on August 4, 2009, 149 Posts, 889 Comments

Comment posted by William Brozy on November 17, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Sensuous capture Bill with nice lines and creamy colors. Regarding the slight crop on the right - I agree. A pretty one indeed Mr Bill!

Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 17, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Beautiful colors and comp. Terrific work.

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on November 17, 2009 at 5:10 PM

Very nice, Bill. Great colors and choice of dof.
Kathy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on November 17, 2009 at 6:36 PM

This sure is a fantastic shot, Bill... I really like everything about this..

Registered on November 1, 2003, 467 Posts, 2803 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 17, 2009 at 6:58 PM

Wonderful and unusual presentation of a tulip. No nits here.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 17, 2009 at 7:26 PM

Another comp with great lines, Bill. More great light and color, and I like your pof.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on November 18, 2009 at 6:50 AM

I'm late to the party.... a wonderful wonderful capture Bill.. Thoroughly enjoyable in everyway

Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 19, 2009 at 7:38 PM

Love the textures Bill and the complexity in the composition. Exceptional image - especially the larger version.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 20, 2009 at 5:29 AM

I love this comp, Bill. The tulip flirts with the viewer to come to the lovely curl. There's lots of dimension in the image, too, and lovely pastel palette.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 25, 2011 at 9:41 PM

Truly beautiful work Bill, I love how you have capture how sensual this tulip is! A great piece of art!

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments