Dianthus #2

Gallery: FloraPosted November 17, 2010120 views21 comments

Thanks for the feedback on the previous post. I have gone back and make another stack image. It was a real pain as this is near 1:1 and almost full frame. My back and legs were really sore after getting the two anthers to align and taking a series shots.

D90 105mm+ET F4 1/50sec tripod, stack of 5 images; CS5 stacking. C&C appreciated.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 17, 2010 at 8:50 AM

I really like this Gary. Wonderful stacking and POF displayed in this image. Super!
Bob

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on November 17, 2010 at 8:52 AM

Well Gary, as they say, no pain... no gain.

This is just plain excellent in every way.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 17, 2010 at 9:20 AM

I like the non-symmetrical look of this and the detail. Lovely colors as well.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on November 17, 2010 at 9:37 AM

Hi Gary,
exactly what Bob said !
Mauro

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on November 17, 2010 at 10:18 AM

I really enjoy this one! Great stacking job and wonderful position of the anthers in the frame.
I have often thought there should be a yoga class for photographers...

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 17, 2010 at 2:44 PM

I liked the last one better, Gary. In spite of your hard work.

BTW, what type of Extension tubes do you use?

Thanks,

Carol

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Comment posted by Ron Huff on November 17, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Great shot Gary, really like it.

Ron

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 17, 2010 at 6:27 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments.

Carol
I use the Kenko 36mm + 20mm tubes.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 17, 2010 at 7:06 PM

Hi Gary

Now were talking

No distractions here!! Superb detail and B.G. color

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 17, 2010 at 7:25 PM

I'd say your work paid off Gary. For my tastes this is superb - much stronger than the first image.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 17, 2010 at 9:48 PM

Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 17, 2010 at 11:49 PM

Gary, this is absolutely fantastic, even better then ur previous 1

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 18, 2010 at 4:33 AM

Beautiful stacking job, Gary - and lovely colouring.

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on November 18, 2010 at 5:43 AM

Admire your stacking and patience with it Gary. Brilliant end result which is what matters. very well done

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Comment posted by beth summer on November 18, 2010 at 10:51 AM

Ooh...This is superb, Gary. I'm sure the pain is long gone and aren't you happy you did it

Fantastic...the stack is just right. Love the color and the anthers really pop against the bg.

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

Great isolation of those frilly things. Looks good to me, although I would need a larger version to be certain (hint). Nice presentation Gary

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 19, 2010 at 4:30 PM

Gary: Well worth the effort IMO and a superior result. Many kudos. >=))>

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Comment posted by Bruce King on November 20, 2010 at 12:39 AM

Beautiful image Gary, love it. This is the best of the 3 IMO. Nice light and superb processing.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 20, 2010 at 10:56 AM

Gorgeous! Great color and light. The curves and detail of the stamens are great!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 20, 2010 at 1:28 PM

Gary, of the three images of the Dianthus anthers, this one is my favorite. Here is all splendid: anthers, background and forground. Beautiful!
Take care.

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on November 20, 2010 at 6:42 PM

WOW! Not THAT"S cool! I love everything about it!

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