Upside Down & Backward

Gallery: FloraPosted February 12, 2010166 views12 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1.6 secs @ f16

In ophthalmology some of our examinations utilize lens systems that render the image we see upside down and backward. After practicing almost 40 years I see that way naturally. Probably would have done great with a large format rig. Of course my wife and some of my friends accuse me of thinking that way too.

Anyway, besides flipping this around and over I also inverted the colors. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 12, 2010 at 10:11 PM

This is very neat Bill. It has an other worldly feel to it, mostly from the light and the color I think. I like the mood of it very much.

Pat

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

Comment posted by Charles Younger on February 12, 2010 at 10:57 PM

I especially like the composition here. The shapes flow smoothly together and my eye moves comfortable around within the frame. It reminds me of a floral print pattern for, well, any number of things. A textile or a ceramic perhaps. The leaves are the subject only secondarily as it were. Being a screen or curtain for some bright reality beyond.

Charles

Registered on January 15, 2010, 151 Posts, 269 Comments

Comment posted by Angela McCain on February 13, 2010 at 12:26 AM

I like the muted colors and glowing effect around the leaves.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 13, 2010 at 12:14 PM

I really like the composition and the colours you obtained here. Nice idea!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 13, 2010 at 5:10 PM

Hi Bill

I find it very creative and artistic. The soft lines and pastel tones are very pleasing. The composition is superb. How about that loose stem on the UL corner, It dosent bother me. though.

Albert Darmo Canada

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

Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 13, 2010 at 5:25 PM

A very creative and unique effort with this one, Bill. Outstanding!

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

Comment posted by beth summer on February 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM

Love it, Bill. It reminds me of a watercolor. Very beautiful...

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on February 14, 2010 at 10:40 AM

Nicely, nees.

Jamie: uoy knaht

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 14, 2010 at 3:43 PM

Don't fully understand all you've done here, Bill, but there's no doubt about the result. An image of rare charm, which reminds me of some of the wonderful book illustrations of the 1930s with their delicate colouring and superb graphic qualities.

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

Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on February 15, 2010 at 8:47 PM

very artistic, like it a lot.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 15, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Very unconventional Bill, and very interesting. If my wife only accused me of upside down and backward then I would be pleased with that assessment!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 18, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Just outstanding work Bill. Amazing light and color as crafted.

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