The Romanticist

Gallery: FloraPosted July 13, 2010134 views14 comments

When I captured this Columbine, I wanted to try to express how the light and color made me "feel" instead of what the flower looked like. If I understand the definition of the movement known as "Romanticism," that took place in the 1800's and included the HRV artisits and the "transcendalist" poets, it was one of their goals to communicate just that.

Wickipedia carries this in a paragraph found in the section of characterisitics: "An earlier definition comes from Charles Baudelaire: "Romanticism is precisely situated neither in choice of subject nor exact truth, but in the way of feeling."[7]

My processing of this image took me even further down that path.

5d, 28-135mm w/macro, tripod, remote shutter release, polarizer,

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 13, 2010 at 9:16 PM

There is something more meaningful to an artistic or "romantic" approach as it carries a mood in addition to technical excellence in capturing the subject. You've done an excellent job in portrayingboth the columbine and the mood here. The color palette of the background and the softness of the outer petals makes this exceptional.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 13, 2010 at 9:40 PM

Morris, I think this looks more like a painting than a photograph

- and that is some high praise !!. Lovely take on the Columbine.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 14, 2010 at 12:35 AM

Morris, you've outdone yourself! Making photos from the heart is almost always an amazing adventure. Congrats on a magnificent result. Patricia's comments are very insightful about what makes this so successful. Thanks to you both.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 14, 2010 at 12:35 AM

Morris:
The BG of this is very painterly which is a good setting to show off this beautiful flower in its full glory. You have certainlly achieved your romantic goal.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 14, 2010 at 5:47 AM

Another beauty, Morris. Love the dof choice.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 14, 2010 at 6:26 AM

A wonderful image, Morris ! I love the delicacy of the bg which sets off the flower superbly. The range of tones across the frame, all blending so well, is a delight for the eye. Extremely well done !!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 14, 2010 at 7:55 AM

Very nice, Morris--i like the centralized focus here and complimentary bg.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 14, 2010 at 3:27 PM

wonderful mood on this image, really romantic art work...very, very nice

Brigitte

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on July 14, 2010 at 7:07 PM

One of my favorite flowers and the lighting gives it a center stage spot light effect. Always a challenge to be struck with a feeling and then translate that into a photograph. I think you did that quite well

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Comment posted by Mike Reid on July 14, 2010 at 8:34 PM

gorgeous shot...love the delicate feel to it

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 15, 2010 at 10:45 PM

Hi Morris , you old romanticist :

This image sets a very romantic mood ... Its so amazingly sublime. and well crafted. I'm enthralled by it

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on July 16, 2010 at 5:55 PM

Outstanding in every way

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 17, 2010 at 1:26 PM

You have achieved your goal, Morris. I love the atmosphere and the feeling coming out from the frame.
Bravo!
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 17, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Morris: Beautiful rendition and vision. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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