Slumpin' Darkly

Gallery: FloraPosted February 3, 2010325 views26 comments

Hi all.

I still feel neck deep in my current slump. I went to the florist the other day though and found a dark gerbera. I love shooting dark flowers, so I have tried to find some inspiration.

I got a few that I liked, and this was one of them.

Any and all thoughts appreciated.

Nathan

Nikon D80, Sigma 180 macro, tripod, ISO 200, f25

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 3, 2010 at 11:07 PM

Great comp, superb light, subtle interesting textures and painterly lines. Exceptional work for my tastes Nathan. With slumps like this...

Gorgeous work - good to see you back.

Pat

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Comment posted by István Molnár on February 3, 2010 at 11:44 PM

Very interesting!
István

Registered on January 7, 2010, 114 Posts, 704 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 4, 2010 at 1:07 AM

Rich flowing soft texture, like velvet curtain. Well done

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 4, 2010 at 7:15 AM

I think this is one of your coolest shots ever! Could be draperies… Could be a blanket… Could be a heavy shawl or scarf. It's so warm and soft and wonderful. I love it, Nathan. You're working hard, and it's paying off.

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

Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 4, 2010 at 8:05 AM

I love all the colors that are in this-even if it seems on first glance to be a red flower. Looks like a curtain. DOF has allowed almost every point to be in perfect focus. Lovely work.

Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on February 4, 2010 at 12:14 PM

Hey Nathan, I had been wondering where you were. Bummer about the slump. Give yourself all the time you need. As for the image, I think its great. Really liking the deep, rich color and the sweeping diagonal lines that diverge in different directions about 2/3 of the way down.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 4, 2010 at 12:22 PM

The understated lighting is intriquing and powerful in this one, Nathan. Another post with deep and rich color. Marvelous.

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

Comment posted by Mike Reid on February 4, 2010 at 12:31 PM

Gorgeous rich lines...

Registered on February 28, 2009, 37 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 4, 2010 at 12:39 PM

Nathan:

Great to have you back and especially with such a fine image. The lines, textures and colors are exceptionally nice. Superb shot. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on February 4, 2010 at 1:13 PM

Wonderfully rich Nathan, very well composed and presented. Good job.
Bob

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on February 4, 2010 at 4:50 PM

A study in royal reds. The free flowing form of it all keeps my interest throughout the image.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 5, 2010 at 8:03 AM

Well, you sure have not lost your touch, Nathan ! Beautifully rhythmic abstract image which also gets the feel of gerbera petals superbly.

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

Comment posted by Gabi Lach on February 5, 2010 at 8:05 AM

Beautiful texture and tones. Reds look great here and I love your composition and presentation. Very nice, Nathan.

Registered on May 1, 2007, 101 Posts, 3187 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 6, 2010 at 5:54 AM

Thanks Nathan, this photo make me feel back home. You really have a special feeling for discovering beautiful designs hidden among the petals of the flowers.
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Pramod Viswanath on February 7, 2010 at 9:45 AM

Gorgeous is indeed the word. A huge hanging on the wall would be complete! Class image this. Just love it.

Registered on December 4, 2008, 60 Posts, 697 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 7, 2010 at 11:00 PM

Hi Nathan

The lines, light and color tones are marvelous. This is something to be proud of.

Albert Darmo Canada

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

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM

Reminds me of the old theatre houses with their rich curtains and draped fabrics. Wonderful rich colors and lines.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on February 9, 2010 at 1:52 PM

Beautiful Nathan. Congrats....

Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 9, 2010 at 1:58 PM

Many congrats, Nathan ! Love this image - very well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on February 9, 2010 at 2:48 PM

Congratulations, Nathan.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 9, 2010 at 4:12 PM

Congrats on the nice EP!
Hope this entices you out of your "slump"!

Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 9, 2010 at 6:18 PM

Congrats on this Nathan. It is exceptional. I really miss your posts.

Pat

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on February 10, 2010 at 10:54 AM

Nathan, I think your slump is over. This is absolutely exquisite. The dark, rich colors and graceful composition are top notch and well deserving of the EP. Congrats on an awesome image

Now, go out there and shoot some more!

Registered on June 13, 2007, 434 Posts, 2742 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 10, 2010 at 11:35 AM

Thank you all. I am working to exit my slump, and I think spring coming will definitely help!

Many thanks.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Kari Post on February 14, 2010 at 8:24 PM

This is so beautiful. It reminds me of a red velvet curtain.

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Comment posted by Tomas Turecek on February 16, 2010 at 7:32 AM

Beautiful! Excellent composition and amazing dark red tones. I'd like to try some dark flowers, too.

Registered on August 14, 2009, 17 Posts, 200 Comments