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Backlit Tulips
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Backlit Tulips

by Bob McQuade

Gallery: FloraPosted April 30, 201079 views9 comments
D90 18-200mm @ 130mm F16 1/125 ISO200

Taken today in the midday sun. I noticed these dramatically backlit tulips today, and even though it was 2:30 instead of early morning light, I couldn't resist giving it a try. BG is a dark piece of matboard.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 30, 2010 at 4:18 PM
Bob: Great use of the back lighting and a very pleasing result. Top notch image.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 30, 2010 at 6:00 PM
The background and lighting really makes them jump off the screen! Gorgeous.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on May 1, 2010 at 2:26 AM
Sweet capture Bob. I think the black matboard bg makes the backlit flowers really pop. :toast:
Registered on July 20, 2009, 140 Posts, 1198 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on May 1, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Well done and controlled Bob. Really good result for your efforts. :toast:
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 1, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Beautiful lighting. I am glad you didn't miss your opportunity and took the shot. Well done.
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 1, 2010 at 1:45 PM
For me it's a beautiful photo, Bob, for the vivid colors and the stark contrast. Very impressive image.
Take care.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 1, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Hi Bob :wavey: superb color and detail against a fine BG. A stunning presentation.
Albert Darmo Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 2, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Beautiful shot Bob. The lighting and bg are particularly effective for the red and yellow blooms.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 10, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Beautifully captured. I too like the backlighting. A tough bloom to capture and this is done so well. :toast:
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments