Flora - 1st HM

Gallery: EPA 2010Posted October 17, 20102,028 views52 comments

Flora Gallery - 1st Honorable Mention
Geranium

This is a Geranium variety we bought some 2 years back from a local store. It has an amazing Red color which is a beautiful mix of Red, Pink and Orange. We take great pains to keep it alive through the winter months, so far we have been extremely successful.

Thanks a lot for your comments on my previous Garden Scape and do let me know what you think of this one.

ND200, 50mm F/1.8 with 36mm Extension @ F/2.8, 1/200 Sec, ISO200, Diffuser and handheld.

Comments

52 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on October 17, 2010 at 8:10 PM

One of your best - easily. The missing petal opened up a whole new world on this image and the fact that you handheld this is incredible.

- Luke

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 17, 2010 at 8:14 PM

Magical image Ram. Technically, I'm impressed with the detail and your control of the focal plane on a hand held capture but It's what I perceive to be the lyrical quality of the image that has the most appeal for me. Beautiful..,

Pat

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

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on October 17, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Ram, this is just flat out awesome in it's awesomeness. To me, it's your best ever. Eleventy billion toasting beer mugs. Did I mention that I like it?

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 17, 2010 at 8:29 PM

Oh my, this is exquiste!!!! Just stunning.

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 17, 2010 at 8:33 PM

Ram: I can't figure what all the fuss is about

. I mean this has decent color, a fairly attractive comp, OK lighting, and a pretty good DOF/POF choice but compared to the Mona Lisa its only so so . . . NOT!

This really is exceptional even by your high standards. Since Michael has exhausted the supply of toasts I'll offer eleventy billion tips o' the cap. Masterful shot. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on October 17, 2010 at 8:46 PM

Ram, this is special. Technically first class. However, I prefer your Sept Geranium.

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

Comment posted by Mark Windom on October 17, 2010 at 8:57 PM

One of the best I've seen on this forum, or anywhere else for that matter.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 17, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Looks like a red sea fountain, Ram. Quite intriguing.

Cheers,

Carol

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 17, 2010 at 9:26 PM

Ram:
You have raised the bar so high that this is now in stratosphere! Crazy, crazy, crazy good! This deserved to be hung next to the Mona Lisa.

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

Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on October 17, 2010 at 9:27 PM

I am absolutely in love with this image! Easily one of my favorite flora pictures of all Time. Those curls are immaculate!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 17, 2010 at 10:10 PM

Incredible. Amazing. Beyond beautiful.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Bruce King on October 18, 2010 at 12:26 AM

Another fantastic image Ram. No nits from me. Oh....wait....there is an ever so tiny spec of dirt on top of the blooms center.

Kidding aside it's a pleasure to look at, a beautiful work of art.

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

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on October 18, 2010 at 12:30 AM

only you can beat urself with every image u post Ram

you really have a lovely pair of stable hands as well coz from my experience to handheld focus with extension tubes is a nightmare to say the least

p.s. your region is really lucky that u can grow such wonderful species in ur garden, i've to travel 3000kms to see them

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Roane on October 18, 2010 at 1:11 AM

This is fabulous!

Registered on December 12, 2008, 213 Posts, 2226 Comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 18, 2010 at 5:39 AM

Excellent image Ram. I don't know who can beat you. May be you should take a leave to give us a chance....

Extremely well done.

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

Comment posted by scott lanz on October 18, 2010 at 7:33 AM

Exquisite.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 18, 2010 at 8:12 AM

Wonderful comp and I love your DOF choice. I agree the warm reds and pinks in this are outstanding.
Another "Keeper" Ram, great work!

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

Comment posted by beth summer on October 18, 2010 at 8:41 AM

What a great perspective of this lovely flower, Ram! Love the focal point, the lighting, the colors...Superb!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Reid on October 18, 2010 at 12:54 PM

gorgeous abstract and crisp details....love it

Registered on February 28, 2009, 37 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on October 18, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Excellent, Ram...I like this sooooo much

Brigitte

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

Comment posted by jamie pringle on October 18, 2010 at 8:04 PM

I missed this and I'm sure all angles have been covered in comments, but I would like to say this evokes a lot of emotion, from soft to sharp, intimate to isolated...Really finely perceived and executed

Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments

Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on October 18, 2010 at 8:47 PM

absolutely gorgeous, all I can say!!

Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 18, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Hi Ram

I.m behind with my comments, not that your lacking or need more of them

The heavenly glow on the flower, especially the pistil is awesome. The detail and color set new standards for excellence. marvelous work

Albert Darmo. Canada

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

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on October 19, 2010 at 1:54 AM

Wonderful shot.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Derek Yow on October 19, 2010 at 8:11 AM

The only word that comes to mind right now is WOW...!
Absolutely stunning Ram!

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on October 19, 2010 at 10:25 AM

What a fine image! Great work, Ram.

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

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Great lines, excellent light on the center, and a fantastic result. The red is intense Ram. I love the look to the center - that is what makes the shot for me.

Nathan

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

Comment posted by Christine Adams on October 19, 2010 at 7:29 PM

Ram, this is just plain...WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Gorgeous! When is your book coming out?

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 20, 2010 at 4:12 AM

An absolute gem, Ram !!! Everything about this is pure quality.

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

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 21, 2010 at 11:06 AM

I add my BEAUTIFUL! for this splendid photo. I have a similar shot of a similar Geraneum, but now I know that I have to work and learn much more before posting this type of photo. Bravo!
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 21, 2010 at 7:33 PM

Sorry I'm late to this party! My question would be, "How do you continue to outdo yourself, which is saying a LOT!, like this week after week?" Nothing short of amazing!

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

Comment posted by Wayne Willison on October 22, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Delightful. The lines sweep as though wind motion. Love it.

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

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on October 26, 2010 at 4:24 PM

I don't know how it is possible, but we lost this!

Simply wonderful! Colours, DOF, composition are superb.

Congrats on the well deserved WP!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Alan Bryant on October 26, 2010 at 6:12 PM

Cracking image Ram

Congrats on your EP

Registered on March 31, 2006, 473 Posts, 1081 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 26, 2010 at 6:27 PM

Hi Ram

Congrats on winning the E.P. really words can't describe the beauty of your work

Albert Darmo.

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

Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 27, 2010 at 1:14 AM

Not only do I find the color to be lovely, the details of the inside of this flower is fascinating. Congratulations on the WP.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 27, 2010 at 2:36 AM

Another real beauty, Ram -
Congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on October 28, 2010 at 6:28 PM

Congrats of your EP. Beautiful work as always.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 29, 2010 at 2:28 AM

Gorgeous Ram! Love the detail right down to the hairs on the stem. Well done and congrats on the WP. Very deserving.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on December 3, 2010 at 4:22 PM

This is a wonderful image with great balance and composition- you're surely a master, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 21, 2010 at 8:18 PM

Ram, HOW did I miss this one?

Allow me to be late to the party and add my exclamation to the chorus. This is truly amazing. Congratulations on one of the finest accomplishments of flora photography!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on January 2, 2011 at 7:48 PM

Simply outstanding, Ram! Congratulations on the 2010 EP award!

Registered on January 3, 2005, 360 Posts, 4004 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 2, 2011 at 8:57 PM

Stunning work, one of the best Geranium shots I have ever seen. Love the missing pedal.

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 3, 2011 at 1:16 AM

Ram, Congrats on the 2010 Flora 1st HM award!
Beautiful image!
Sandy

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

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 3, 2011 at 6:41 AM

A hearty congratulations Ram!!!! An outstanding image.

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

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on January 3, 2011 at 8:42 AM

I've never seen a flower closeup portrayed like this, Ramamohan.
It's beautiful!

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 3, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Congratulations on the HM, Ram. I'm pleased for you.

Happy New Year,

Carol

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

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 3, 2011 at 5:25 PM

Way to go, Ram! Heartiest congratulations on the 1st HM win for this beauty!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by William Brozy on January 4, 2011 at 2:38 PM

Ram - it's been an absolute priviledge to watch you grow as a photographer. Your work is outstanding! Congrats my friend!!!

Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

Congrats on the 1st HM, Ram!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 6, 2011 at 8:52 AM

Congrats on your HM for the year. I have always found this work to be simply outstanding and am looking forward to seeing more in the year ahead. Larry

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on January 7, 2011 at 5:07 AM

Many congrats Ram

What a terrific capture this is as is so many of other images. I sure am a fan.

Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments