Chiffon Glow

Gallery: FloraPosted September 1, 2010219 views25 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/320 @ f11

This is a new hibiscus for us and is really starting to put out the blooms. This is another midday shot but by using backlighting the impact of the sun is minimized and even serves an artistic function. I'm pretty pleased with this view and hope you enjoy it too. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on September 2, 2010 at 12:20 AM

The back lighting really makes this image IMO Bill. Nice textures and detail on the
"cinco pistola's".

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 2, 2010 at 12:53 AM

Gorgeous - I've never seen a hibiscus with this center color.
The soft back-lighting gives a beautiful glow.
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on September 2, 2010 at 1:00 AM

Extraordinary good light and DOF. Interesting hibiscus art. Never seen before. Nicely done Bill.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 2, 2010 at 2:09 AM

Bill:
Gorgeous. Very similar to the one in macro minus the uninvited guest. Well done.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 2, 2010 at 2:58 AM

Very cool shot, Bill. Great work.
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on September 2, 2010 at 5:39 AM

Bill, really like the comp and detail on this one. The backlighting really works. However, I think the image is a little flat. tnlOn

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 2, 2010 at 6:30 AM

The perspective and the sharpness of the centre are powerful features of this image for me, Bill, but it is maybe the lighting which makes it special. Beautiful shot !!

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 2, 2010 at 6:55 AM

Lovely specimen of a pale yellow hibiscus expertly and pleasingly presented. Very well done!

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on September 2, 2010 at 7:28 AM

beautiful shot, Bill...the comp., colors and details are perfect...remarkable color

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on September 2, 2010 at 7:32 AM

Excellent comp and love the backlighting.!

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on September 2, 2010 at 7:58 AM

Very nice!

Registered on August 18, 2005, 23 Posts, 1406 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 2, 2010 at 8:49 AM

Superb light, detail and composition Bill. Exceptional use of backlighting. I'll try to remember it.

Pat

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

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on September 2, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Hi Bill, To me the most alluring part of this photo is the Stigma. I think it glows like a jewel.

Such nice detail

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on September 2, 2010 at 11:24 AM

Great use of lighting and happy to see an image that isn't stacked!

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Dorothy on September 2, 2010 at 11:56 AM

Absolutely gorgeous! I love everything about this Bill.

Registered on May 12, 2010, 5 Posts, 14 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on September 2, 2010 at 3:17 PM

Midday light has it's advantages. Very nice. I like the softness provided by backlight and the high enough kelvin to support sharpness.

Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 2, 2010 at 5:15 PM

Well, this is just yummy! Now I'm craving Lemon Chiffon Pie!

Masterfully done.

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

Comment posted by denise ippolito on September 2, 2010 at 9:00 PM

Beautiful exposure and detail. Lovely image.

Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 2, 2010 at 9:04 PM

That's stunning, Bill

. The light, radiating lines on the petals and the details on the center all look crazy good

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 2, 2010 at 10:26 PM

Killer, Bill--just Killer!

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 2, 2010 at 11:07 PM

Hi Bill

Superb clarity of detail and form. The color and backlighting is sublime. Your Minolta 200 mm macro is ancient, I'll take it in on a trade in for my new 50 mm1/8

Albert Darmo.Canada

Not too ancient Albert; it's not quite 10 years old and besides, it would take four 50mm lenses to equal it . . .Bill

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 3, 2010 at 12:43 PM

VERY very nice Bill. The dark center and end of the stamen really stand out. I love the back lighting. I wonder if there is anything that you can do with the upper right corner, to sort of blend in the lighter petal a bit?

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on September 3, 2010 at 8:20 PM

Very elegant image, Bill I don't think I've ever seen this variety of Hibiscus. Cool!