Magnolia in Soft Focus

Gallery: FloraPosted November 11, 2010493 views23 comments

Liked the mood that the vignette gave this magnolia flower which was shot last spring using Canon 40D and 100-400 IS lens. If the moderators think it should be placed in photo art because of the vignette, please feel free to move it.

Comments always welcomed.

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 11, 2010 at 11:51 PM

Extremely well done. I love the whites and POF/DOF. Super.
Bob

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 12, 2010 at 1:40 AM

Pretty in every sense of the word Patricia

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on November 12, 2010 at 2:06 AM

wonderful whites and excellent details in the center, well done

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 12, 2010 at 3:33 AM

Patricia:
This is really gorgeous. The colorful center is surrounded by pastel white and the vignette works wonders here.

I find magnolia challenging as the petals seem unruly and radiates in every direction.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on November 12, 2010 at 6:53 AM

W Pat, this is first clas in every way. The use of the white vignette provides perfect focus, simplification and framing to the image. I really like vibrancy of the stamens and how the is pink glow rhyming in the petals to the stamens. The delicate frame to the overall image is an excellent choice.

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Comment posted by Brian Gallagher on November 12, 2010 at 7:27 AM

Your ability to make outstanding flower pictures with the 100-400 lS lens is amazing.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 12, 2010 at 9:01 AM

An exceptional image for my tastes Pat. I think I prefer this to Cunningham's iconic image and this would be the first time I've ever thought that. I do think you're at a disadvantage to her though, choosing to work in color. Certainly no concern on my part that you've used a vignette. As far as I know photographers have been using them at least since the Civil War. You can probably tell I like this image.

pat

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on November 12, 2010 at 9:47 AM

Patricia, I love the softness of the whites here and the subtle pastels are sublime. A beautiful presentation!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on November 12, 2010 at 10:54 AM

The POF works very well for me Patricia. Very nice tones - the toning makes the shot feel very elegant.

Nathan

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 12, 2010 at 11:25 AM

The previous commenter stole my adjective - elegant.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on November 12, 2010 at 11:54 AM

Patricia, The red just pops off the page. Crisp look . Lovely.

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on November 12, 2010 at 6:31 PM

Sweet shot!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on November 14, 2010 at 1:47 AM

For me, this is one of your best flora images, Pat! This is really special.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on November 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM

Beautiful

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 14, 2010 at 4:18 PM

Fantastic. Pure art.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 16, 2010 at 10:18 AM

So very delicate, and such a grand presentation. Super work Patricia.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 16, 2010 at 5:13 PM

Congrats on another beautiful EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 17, 2010 at 4:40 AM

A stunning image, Patricia - right up there with your best, I feel, for its clarity, composition and general presentation. And a beautiful subject too. Many congrats on the EP !!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 17, 2010 at 7:08 PM

Pat: You've probably figured out that I like this a lot. I struggle with magnolias and you just seem to capture them with ease. Superior image superbly crafted. >=))>

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 18, 2010 at 12:28 PM

Congrats on your EP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 19, 2010 at 8:50 PM

Congrats on your E.P. Well deserved

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on November 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM

Incredible capture Patricia

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

Superb shot- love the delicate colours and light background- awesome image, Fabio

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