Rising

Gallery: FloraPosted April 3, 2010754 views31 comments

A California poppy in early morning, framed by the other poppies in the foreground. I look forward to your comments and critiques.

Canon 5D, Tamron 90 at f/4 for 1/800 (ISO 200).

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 3, 2010 at 7:03 PM

Phil: Stunning shot. I find crams tough with bold colors but you carried it off superbly. I like this as is and also wonder how it would look if you painted in orange over the green areas. Not sure it would be better but would be a different take. I also like the dew. A nice icing on a very fine cake.>=))>

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Comment posted by Mike Reid on April 3, 2010 at 7:13 PM

sweet! love the bit of wet over to the right...awesome shot

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Comment posted by Paolo De Faveri on April 3, 2010 at 7:16 PM

A dream! it's fantastic how you retained so much detail yet giving such a strong ethereal look to the whole image. Those droplets on the right are delightful.

Paolo

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on April 3, 2010 at 7:51 PM

Exquisite!

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on April 3, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Incredible image Phil !!

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Comment posted by Lon Sharp on April 3, 2010 at 8:33 PM

I was saying "wow" at the thumbnail, and opening the image did not disappoint! Super.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 3, 2010 at 8:47 PM

Awesome image!

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Comment posted by David Cobb on April 3, 2010 at 8:47 PM

I like how the detail emerges from all the color below Phil. The side dew is wonderful too.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on April 3, 2010 at 8:54 PM

Well composed, Phil. You chose a good flower with the curving lines.
The color is equisite. Good DOF with a nice wash of colors in the back-
ground

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 3, 2010 at 9:09 PM

Love this rich color Phil and the composition. Superb image.

Pat

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on April 3, 2010 at 10:33 PM

Beautiful Phil. Bathed in orange fog. The water drops are a nice addition.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on April 4, 2010 at 12:15 AM

Excellent! What a crop! I would never thought to lop off the top...but this works. The dew drops and lines are simply elegant. Congrats.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on April 4, 2010 at 12:47 AM

This is superb Phil ...the pattern, the color ..the wetness ..all compliment each other

Balan Vino

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 4, 2010 at 6:16 AM

Very good Phil! Like the small amount of green at the top to balance the green.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 4, 2010 at 6:51 AM

Excellent composition, colors, lines and detail. Great example of "impact."

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Comment posted by John Kerr on April 4, 2010 at 8:39 AM

Very nice cram Phil. I like the colors, the soft gentle feeling of the photo. Well done.

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Comment posted by Kris Johnson on April 4, 2010 at 12:17 PM

Great colors and DOF

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on April 4, 2010 at 6:58 PM

Thanks so much for all the feedback so far! I really appreciate the kind comments. Bill, I may give your suggestion a try . . . sounds like a reasonable thing to explore.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 4, 2010 at 7:09 PM

Hi Phil

My first comment of the weekend has to be on this post

Marvelous color, light and DOF

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on April 4, 2010 at 10:24 PM

Beautiful Phil. Great mood.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on April 4, 2010 at 11:18 PM

Awesome 'cram' shot Phil. Wonderful feel and wonderful results.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Ken Johnson on April 5, 2010 at 12:00 AM

Phil, Beautiful image. The color is great. Like the DOF.

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Comment posted by Ant on April 5, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Splendid color on color, with delicate tones. The sharp little drops make this picture excellent, IMO.
Beautiful!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 6, 2010 at 11:49 AM

Congratulations on the weekly pick! A well deserved honor indeed.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on April 6, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Thanks Patricia, and thanks to everyone else who commented on this image! I'm very flattered by the weekly pick. It's given me a good dose of encouragement to get back out into the field soon . . .

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 6, 2010 at 6:35 PM

Congrats on the EP Phil. Very well deserved.

Pat

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Comment posted by Tom Guffey on April 6, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Killer image!!!!!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 6, 2010 at 10:51 PM

Gorgeous photo and great composition!
Congrats on the EP!
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 7, 2010 at 8:57 PM

Truly stunning! Congratulations on the EP.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 8, 2010 at 5:33 PM

Hi Phil

Congrats on this marvelous EP winning presentation