A star is born

Gallery: FloraPosted July 15, 2010115 views13 comments

I really liked how the "spotlight" lighting and the position of the flower reminded me of the pose and lighting from the 40's and 50's of Hollywood stars and starlets. I also liked the long petals as they made for an elegant look.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thank you for looking,

Morris

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 15, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Morris:
I like the spotlight effect and the darkened background - really makes the flower pops. You have a star here.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 15, 2010 at 10:40 PM

Morris, Great use of the tree trunk for composition and superb light on the flower. Lovely photo

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on July 16, 2010 at 2:44 AM

Nice job, Morris. I like the composition and the spotlight effect!
Mauro

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 16, 2010 at 6:32 AM

You've done a great job with this columbine series, Morris. Another beauty.

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Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on July 16, 2010 at 7:25 AM

Beautiful "retro" look of a very nice model Morris. Wonder what this capture might look like as a B&W?

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 16, 2010 at 8:53 AM

Well seen, taken and presented Morris. Super job.
Bob

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on July 16, 2010 at 9:32 AM

Morris, you have every right to like the spot light, it just sings... Very beautiful image

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Comment posted by Martin Bartsch on July 16, 2010 at 1:46 PM

Spotting rays of light in dark areas is a lot of fun. What a great capture and composition you got going on here. Well done...

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 16, 2010 at 2:58 PM

Hi Morris

OH! those good old days, I remember them well.

I'm glad this flower brings back fond memories. When i look at this flower, i do see classic beauty, superb light and color.

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 17, 2010 at 5:19 AM

Nice flower in beautiful light. Perfect compo & well managed BG.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 17, 2010 at 6:25 PM

Morris: GREAT spotlighting! Masterful exposure of one of my favorite flowers. Most excellent. >=))>

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 19, 2010 at 1:59 PM

Fantastic Morris, love the light, detail and color. Beautifully done in every way.
John

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on July 20, 2010 at 8:46 PM

Nice one, Morris. Looks like a gem in a wooded world. Great techs.

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