Yellow Gladiolas

Gallery: FloraPosted December 17, 20091,481 views20 comments

This is conversion from earlier in the year.

Nikon D700
Zeiss 50 mm
stack

RAW, Lightroom II, CS4, MacBook Pro 17, tripod, release

Comments and suggestions welcome.

Pat

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 17, 2009 at 11:17 PM

Such an elegant presentation! Would be absolutely stunning printed and framed.

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Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 18, 2009 at 7:29 AM

Has a very feminine feel to it....I love it! Great work, Pat!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 18, 2009 at 7:31 AM

Pat: I remember the original and really liked it. Your conversion elevates an already top drawer image and takes it into the Fine Art category. The tonal range here is absolutely perfect. Exceptional effort.>=))>

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on December 18, 2009 at 7:34 AM

Hi Pat...... I know this is somewhat tabu (to read other comments first) BUT- I have to agree completely with Bill. Exceptional image!!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 18, 2009 at 10:57 AM

Marvellous all around, Pat. Great conversion and some fine lighting

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Comment posted by beth summer on December 18, 2009 at 11:32 AM

Stunning, Pat

You've really outdone yourself with this one IMO. I LOVE the conversion (and I remember the original) much better. It really shows the tonal contents and textures beautifully. I hope you print this large, hang in your home and show off to all your friends!!!

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

Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on December 18, 2009 at 4:10 PM

The thumbnail does not do this image justice! The larger image begs for still larger. I can't win. Lovely conversion and really neat lighting. The reflection of the vase is interesting - jagged cut glass.

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Comment posted by May Haga on December 18, 2009 at 5:09 PM

Beautiful. The flowers work wonderfully in black and white. Really like the reflection of the vase.
May

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 19, 2009 at 6:40 AM

Just superb, Pat ! Glass is so difficult to light, yet here the glass and its reflection complement the floral display beautifully.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 19, 2009 at 11:46 AM

Simply classic art!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 19, 2009 at 5:57 PM

Hi Pat

I always prefer color versions of flowers, BUT!!! In this case , the B&W conversion is better. amazing detail and light

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 19, 2009 at 6:58 PM

I like how much the vase adds to this image. Also, the randomness of where the blooms and where the flower stalks are going makes this unnatural shot look more natural.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 20, 2009 at 2:24 AM

Masterful lighting and comp, Pat! This is elegant.

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on December 20, 2009 at 8:26 AM

Beautiful detail and the wide range of exposure was handled well. Zeiss 50? What fun and a perfect lens for you

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Comment posted by beth summer on December 22, 2009 at 5:42 PM

So glad you got the EP for this, Pat

Congrats and Happy Holidays!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 22, 2009 at 7:10 PM

Congratulations, Pat. Well deserved WP honor

. Happy Holidays.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 23, 2009 at 2:02 AM

Many congrats on the EP, Pat - really well deserved !! And all the best to you for the Season.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 23, 2009 at 2:52 AM

Just beautiful!
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 27, 2009 at 11:47 AM

Hi Pat

Another well deserved winning E.P

Congrats, and happy holidays. and continued success for 2010.
Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on January 18, 2010 at 5:59 PM

A very elegant and classy presentation as usual. Beautiful lighting as well. Congrats on the EP!

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