Catawba

Gallery: FloraPosted May 11, 2010639 views11 comments

Rhododendron catawbiense, one of three rhodies I have growing in my yard. This species as well as R. maximum are native to Virginia. Catawba is flowering now, with R. maximum to follow in about a month. All comments/suggestions much appreciated.

Sony A300, Sony 70-300 G, 1 sec @ f7.1, 100, tripod

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11 comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 11, 2010 at 9:09 PM

Great portrait of the Rhodie. Really like the light and detail you have captured.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 11, 2010 at 9:31 PM

Excellent semi-circle formation here with some triangles in between. That is how I see this, Philip. Very pretty and it does have a nice 3D feel to it

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 11, 2010 at 9:59 PM

Hi Philip

Darn it

I wanted to post my wifes rhododendron next week.!!

Yours looks so great, that i might have. second thoughts.

Seriously, this is gorgeous in every aspect . A great capture
Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 11, 2010 at 10:31 PM

reat colours and details. DOF is perfect. My I suggest to leave a more space left/right and top. Well done.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 11, 2010 at 10:38 PM

I really like the pov and comp. Nice light and great color, too. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 12, 2010 at 3:18 AM

Very well captured and presented 3D image. Lovely

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 12, 2010 at 6:08 AM

Very nice light, color and comp Phil, beautiful work.
John

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 12, 2010 at 11:06 PM

Excellent composition Philip. I might like a little more exposure but it's beautiful as posted.

Pat

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 13, 2010 at 10:16 AM

what a wonderful grouping here Philip.......great lighting and details add to the comp

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on May 13, 2010 at 8:43 PM

I am envious; I do not have a single image of a rhodie that I have been happy with, Phillip. This is very striking. I will have to check out my white one tomorrow morning.

Ed

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 14, 2010 at 3:29 PM

Philip: Most excellent capture. Nice isolation of the subject and marvelous details. I like it a lot.>=))>

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