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Gallery: FloraPosted May 13, 201054 views12 comments

D200
180mm macro w/extension
ISO 140, f4, 1/45

Charles
Dushore, Pa.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by John Kerr on May 13, 2010 at 5:45 PM

Charles, I took a one night photo seminair about a year ago and the instructor said that indivduals will adapt a certian style to their photographs. I can say that you have created a style that makes your photographs unique from the others. With the hundreds of images that make their way to this site I can pick yours out every time before looking at your name. I mean this as a complement. As far as this photo goes, the head of the daisy is in fine detail and the soft DOF keeps your eye right on the subject. I like the three stages of life the remaining petals are in.

Registered on October 28, 2009, 111 Posts, 1070 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 13, 2010 at 5:55 PM

I like it. The lighting is very nice and I often find flowers in this state rather intriguing, this being no exception.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 13, 2010 at 8:07 PM

I think John summarized it well. I like the perfect focus + DOF for the remaining portions of the flower. There is some beauty even in flowers past their prime

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on May 13, 2010 at 8:31 PM

I'm enjoying your understated yet realistic images. This is no exception.

Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 13, 2010 at 9:04 PM

Excellent subject/ground separation and perfect control of the focal plane as far as I can see. Interesting patterns in the bokeh and the failing bloom is well framed. The mood seems ambivalent to me - neutral lighting, warm color but not overly so and then the flower, past prime. Interesting....

I like the image.

Pat

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

Comment posted by Philip Southard on May 13, 2010 at 9:57 PM

Charles, nice light and detail on the fading flower. I like how the BG sorta frames the flower, drawing more attention to it. Neat also how the petals are almost gone, but the sepals are all still there.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Younger on May 13, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Thank you all very much for the comments. I've been very pleased with a number of things about this image and it makes me happy to know I'm not the only one who likes it.

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

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 14, 2010 at 2:51 AM

Charles, the fading flower fades in the background. You have rescued il just before disappearing. I love the image and the emotion rising from it.
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 14, 2010 at 7:24 AM

Very unique image, and I like every thing about it. Beautifully done Charles.
John

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 15, 2010 at 7:46 AM

Charles: Your fingerprints all over this one. Good find and a fine capture. Really good DOF management. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 15, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Your use of negative space makes your style unique as John said. Always easy to pick your shot from a thumbnail. And very often they tell a story. Keep up the good work!

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

Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 15, 2010 at 4:33 PM

An unusual presentation that is very true to life. Works for me Charles

Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments