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Parrot Tulip
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Parrot Tulip

by Bob Duff

Gallery: FloraPosted April 28, 2010310 views23 comments
Another form the "light box diaries". This parrot tulip was at its peak of being fresh and fully open. Shot with Canon 40D 90mmT/S 100 iso f11 1/10 sec.

Comments

23 comments
Comment posted by denise ippolito on April 28, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Excellent composition and details. I love the dark BG and the lighting is perfect.
Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on April 28, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Beautiful image in every way Bob. :smile:
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Southard on April 28, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Superb image Bob. Comp, color, detail and lighting all look great. :cool:
Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on April 28, 2010 at 12:32 PM
Bob, another 'lighting' exhibit for us to enjoy...excellent. The shadows and light bring out the petal's textures...they look like crashing waves by a master oil painter. Ken S
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 28, 2010 at 1:02 PM
Bob: Spectacular subject spectacularly captured. Great lighting and superb sharpness. I like it! >=))> :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on April 28, 2010 at 2:23 PM
Nice! Exposure looks great, and I love the detail in this unusual tulip. Excellent work :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Bob McQuade on April 28, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Very impressive, no nits! Beautifully exposed whites against a flawless BG, WOW
Registered on October 8, 2009, 214 Posts, 432 Comments
Comment posted by jamie pringle on April 28, 2010 at 5:45 PM
Lovely, thoughtful presentation, particularly in sharpness, light/color, and composition. A real winner :toast:
Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments
Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on April 28, 2010 at 10:24 PM
Bob, simply stunning. Your box work is fantastic. :toast:
Registered on July 20, 2009, 140 Posts, 1198 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on April 29, 2010 at 3:57 PM
Beautiful shot, Bob! :toast: Superb DOF!
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 29, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Hi Bob :wavey: I see intense beauty and light here :eek: :eek: This is a flawless presentation. :toast:
Albert Darmo Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 30, 2010 at 5:46 PM
The lighting is superb! This one is pure art.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 3, 2010 at 1:05 PM
How did I miss this one? Gorgeous... comp, color, dof, detail and background all work perfectly together. :toast: :toast:
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 4, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Bob....Congrats on Editor's Pick! Well deserved! Ken S
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 4, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Congratulations, Bob! This is really sharp, and I like your choice of
background.































Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on May 4, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Man, your natural light box is magical, and your use of that lens -- getting superb focus -- is superb.
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 4, 2010 at 4:16 PM
OH BOY.. :eek: :eek: I'm suprised, humbled, and thankful to everyone here. Thanks for the comments/feedback and support. These "light box diary" images were inspired by the work of Christopher Beane. When I got his book I was blown away. I studied the lighting he was using resulting in the light box that I'm currently using. It is a very simple setup. I use a cardboard box with black velvet at one to provide the background and a narrow rectangular slot in the side of the box to provide the directional light. I adjust the light coming in the side with either solid material to block out light or tissue paper to diffuse it. Be my guest and give it a try. Only criteria is to post your results and let us know how you made out.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 4, 2010 at 10:39 PM
Bob, just exquisite!
Excellent detail, colors, definition and BG.
Congrats on a fine EP!

Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 5, 2010 at 5:54 PM
Sorry I missed this one Bob. It's gorgeous. Congrats on the EP.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Christine Adams on May 5, 2010 at 9:18 PM
Awesome, awesome light Bob!! Great capture and congrats on your EP!!! :toast:
Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Sammons on May 5, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Bob, this is a spectacular image; great lighting and detail work. Congrats on being the "Editor's Pick."
Registered on September 20, 2009, 109 Posts, 323 Comments
Comment posted by Laura Stafford on May 6, 2010 at 10:57 AM
I like the soft pastel colors of the tulip against the dark background. The tulip is nice and sharp. Very beautiful.

Laura Stafford
Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments
Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on May 9, 2010 at 4:36 PM
Hi Bob,
Congrats on EP! Very well deserved as the lighting and comp on this is simply stunning!!! :toast:
Registered on November 20, 2009, 56 Posts, 748 Comments