Happiness Is...

Gallery: FloraPosted May 18, 2010590 views37 comments

...A patch of Blue Zephyr's to cram in.

I recently planted my Blue Zephyr Brachycome hybrids and they are already doing well enough to get in some shooting. Oh, how I love summer!

This is different than most of my Blue Zephyr crams, but I liked the solitary flower and the slight purple haze at the bottom of the shot.

I left this as a full frame to see if anyone has any crop thoughts. I like the bits of petals at the bottom that are recognizable, so I did not want to crop there necessarily, but I wanted your ideas.

Any and all thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

Nathan

Nikon D80, Sigma 180 macro, hand held, f3.5

Comments

37 comments

Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on May 18, 2010 at 10:33 PM

What a lovely portrait of this flower Nathan, I love the skyward view and the overall simplicity in the design.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on May 18, 2010 at 10:39 PM

Sweet image Nathan. I like it as is, in fact, for me this one is near the top of the list. Great comp (I really like your placement of the lone flower). The hint of petals at the bottom adds so much, definitely wouldn't want to crop that out. And the bright area to the left of the flower, I find that somewhat mysterious. The flower catches my eye, then I'm drawn into the image by that spot. Anyway, IMO, great capture.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on May 18, 2010 at 11:15 PM

Beautiful display Nathan. The flower has a nice glow to it. I don't see where a crop is necessary. I like the blurred flowers at the bottom also.

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Comment posted by Timothy Epp on May 18, 2010 at 11:28 PM

I like the dreamy feel to it...beautiful!

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Comment posted by David Cobb on May 18, 2010 at 11:54 PM

Beautifully composed soft high-key image here Nathan. The lone blossom rising above the others is just great.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 19, 2010 at 12:15 AM

Splendid, Nathan. I like the colors and the position of the main subject.
It's a very worthy cram.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 19, 2010 at 1:27 AM

beautiful - not the smallest nit from me.

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 19, 2010 at 6:00 AM

Simply......perfect. Wouldn't change a thing Nathan. Such an outstanding shot.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 19, 2010 at 6:22 AM

I agree, this is perfect as is. The prominence of the flower in the frame and the lovely lavender hue really work nicely. Can also see many other options and I hope you will share them with us.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 19, 2010 at 7:18 AM

Absolutely beautiful as posted, I wouldn't touch a thing, I really have to say, I cant take my eyes off of it. Fantastic work Nathan.
John

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on May 19, 2010 at 7:48 AM

Most beautiful Nathan... Your decision not to crop is very judicious.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on May 19, 2010 at 8:18 AM

Delicate lighting and lovely composition. I love it.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 19, 2010 at 8:43 AM

Spectacular to say the least, Nathan

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on May 19, 2010 at 8:52 AM

I think that your comp is spot on, I would not change a thing......sweet light, wonderful colors

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Comment posted by William Brozy on May 19, 2010 at 9:30 AM

This is delightful Nathan! Excellent throughout!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 19, 2010 at 4:29 PM

Beautifully rendered and presented. I wouldn't change a thing. Wonderful image.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 19, 2010 at 4:36 PM

Wonderful colours, great POV.

I wouldn't crop it. The BG is perfect and I would leave it as it is.

Congrats

D&L

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on May 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM

This looks great as-is . . . I wouldn't crop it at all. Beautiful shot!

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on May 19, 2010 at 5:41 PM

very delicate indeed. Wish the bg was all even, without that white spot.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on May 19, 2010 at 5:46 PM

Nathan,
Absolutely gorgeous as-is! I suppose if you had to, you could squeeze it into a 5x7 format by shaving a little off the left, and less off the right, but why mess with perfection?

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on May 19, 2010 at 6:26 PM

Love it. The underneath greens and yellows reward the point of view.

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Comment posted by mark cillo on May 19, 2010 at 8:53 PM

Amazing shot! Nice work

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 20, 2010 at 3:52 PM

Really beautiful Nathan. The composition for me is perfect as it is. What do you think about lowering a bit the central high light and rising its latent blue zephyr color? Splendid simplicity, specially for a cramming photo.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 20, 2010 at 10:15 PM

Hi Nathan

A very creative and superb composition. The luminosity of the flower is delightful. This is perfect as it is.!!
Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Mike Reid on May 21, 2010 at 9:28 PM

nicely delicate and detailed...

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 21, 2010 at 9:37 PM

Stunning Nathan. Like the angel breaking thru the clouds to some really gorgeous light.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 22, 2010 at 1:51 AM

Nathan: Remember not too long ago you were suffering a slump? It is way gone. One of my all time favorites of yours and it is a long list. Masterful capture. >=))>

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 27, 2010 at 1:22 PM

Nathan, congratulations on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 27, 2010 at 2:47 PM

Congrats of the EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Neil Rossmiller on May 27, 2010 at 4:01 PM

Great shot, Nathan,
Well deserving of the EP.

Congratulations!
Neil

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 27, 2010 at 6:36 PM

Nathan,

I literally have no idea how I missed this. It goes in my top ten all time favorites in flora. Just a superb image.

Pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 27, 2010 at 8:29 PM

Congrats on EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 27, 2010 at 9:55 PM

Hi Nathan

Congrats on a well deserved E.P.
Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 28, 2010 at 10:49 AM

Thank you very much everyone for your kind words. I sincerely appreciate them.

Nathan

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Comment posted by J. Lee Reynolds on June 1, 2010 at 8:54 AM

This is one of the best crams I have seen Nathan. The only suggestion I would have is print it large and hang it on the wall. Jack

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 2, 2010 at 11:16 AM

Congrats on your EP, well deserved

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 11, 2010 at 11:02 PM

Wonderful tone and feel to this, Nathan.

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