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Peony America

by Bob Duff

Gallery: FloraPosted May 16, 201049 views12 comments
In anticipation of peony season here in Nova Scotia, here's one from the past. Shot with a Canon Rebel XT 100mm macro f16 1/60sec hand held.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 16, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Bob: Pretty good HH technique to get a shot this sharp at this magnification and SS. I like the colors and center details. Most excellent.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 16, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Real nice Bob, beautiful color, detail and comp, I especially like the way the yellow stands out within the red. Great job.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 16, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Rich colors! I like the peek-a-boo comp, and the light is making the center glow. Well done.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 16, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Like the bold color palette Bob and I love the darkness in the reds. Good looking peony image for my tastes.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 16, 2010 at 10:11 PM
Hi Bob :wavey: Again vibrant color ,light and detail. Real fine work.
Albert Darmo Que. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 16, 2010 at 11:20 PM
Great texture in the petals Bob, and great details in the center. A very pretty shot with great color.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 16, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Peonies are just magnificent and the red ones are real showoffs. I have trouble containing the reds, they tend to bleed. You've done a nice job reining it in and nice sharpness to the center.

Tree peonies are just about gone here, but there are more to come! :toast:
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 16, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Striking Reds and Yellows. Love the clarity at the center. Good work :wavey:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 17, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Great color combo and point of focus. The details look very nice. Although I have to say, I keep thinking of the center of the peony as a cluster of french fries.
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 17, 2010 at 4:05 PM
The comp is perfect Bob, wonderful details on the center and the color combo really stands out :toast:
Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 18, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Beautiful colors and comp. Great detail in the center. Nicely done.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Laura Stafford on May 18, 2010 at 4:21 PM
I like how you filled the frame with the peony, and the yellow against the red is stunning. Very beautiful.

Laura Stafford
Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments