Red Hot

Gallery: FloraPosted January 20, 2011489 views35 comments

Shot against a black background, lots of defused natural light, a small reflector,Iso 100,2.0 sec, f11, 300mm lens with extension tube, polarizer, tripod and remote. Some spot removal of five bits of pollen on one of the pedals and a little clarity on the center.

These are not my favorite flower to photograph but I loved how this one had not full opened and it was just saying shoot me I am so sexy!!!! So Hope I was successful in capturing Red Hot Cyclamen allure!

Comments

35 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 20, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Lorna: Red hot indeed! Bold comp and presentation and a terrific final result. Superbly crafted image. >=))>

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on January 20, 2011 at 12:21 PM

Very pretty Lorna! I have never tried to shoot cyclamen, they look like difficult flowers to shoot. This one works pretty well for me though. I think you were successful!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Bruce King on January 20, 2011 at 1:17 PM

Beautiful shot. Nice composition and an all around keeper.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on January 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

Hot and sassy for sure. well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 20, 2011 at 1:54 PM

WONDERFUL texture, color and lighting!

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 20, 2011 at 2:24 PM

This is definitely a WOW sort of image. Very effectively done!

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 20, 2011 at 2:45 PM

Love it. It has a luxurious look to it, as if the petals are in repose against the stem.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on January 20, 2011 at 3:06 PM

Absolutely stunning Lorna! I really like the frame filling POV. The colors and details are wonderful!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM

Thanks everyone for the wonderful comments !

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 20, 2011 at 3:49 PM

Wonderfully crafted portrait Lorna. A 10 in my opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Raymond D Smith on January 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

That sure is some sexy red Lorna. Great form and textures you have there, I like how at the centre of the flower you have totally different colours. The kids weren't raiding the fridge when this was taken

was it. Cheers

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

What a beautiful photo of a splendid specimen. I love all here: composition, angle, depth, light, color. Cyclamens are difficult models but this image is really awesome.
Take care.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on January 20, 2011 at 5:27 PM

Super nice Lorna.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 20, 2011 at 7:04 PM

I guess all I can say is that I'm really glad I didn't bother to post my last stab at one of these. As fine an image of a cyclamen as I recall seeing. Exceptionally fine image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 20, 2011 at 7:10 PM

Excellent comp! Great vivid color and the red is handled extremely well.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 20, 2011 at 8:02 PM

Thank you all for the beautiful comments, you know how to make a girl blush!!! I am so pleased you like this sexy lady as much as I do!!

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Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on January 20, 2011 at 8:23 PM

Very bold indeed! Nice color and comp with this one!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 20, 2011 at 9:53 PM

Lorna:
Just simply fabulous. Congrats on such a fine image.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on January 21, 2011 at 6:12 AM

Wow...fantastic!!!!!!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on January 22, 2011 at 10:45 AM

This is a beautiful take on this flower! When I look at them, the look so elegant (and sexy in this case!), but as soon as I start shooting, they look awkward and gangly. You translated the spirit of this flower so well with your point of view. Very well done!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 24, 2011 at 1:00 PM

Thank you everyone for the great comments!

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 24, 2011 at 4:49 PM

Dramatic presentation Lorna.
May

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

Beautiful work. Congrats on your EP.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM

I thought "weekly pick" the first time I looked at (and commented on) this, and looks like others agreed. Fabulous shot!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 26, 2011 at 1:41 PM

Congratulations on your EP! Very deserving.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM

Thank you all for your amazing comments and much appreciated support.I feel very blessed to be Editors pick and to have such wonderful support as you have all shown this newbie to your site.Cheers ,and thank you again!

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 26, 2011 at 4:55 PM

Excellent shot- great colours and composition- well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 26, 2011 at 6:40 PM

Very striking!
Congrats on the eP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 27, 2011 at 1:19 AM

Holy cow! Sorry I missed seeing this on the first round... Radiant reds and alluring indeed. Most excellent, Lorna. Hearty congratulations on a great EP!

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Comment posted by Balakumar Kaushik on January 27, 2011 at 4:58 AM

Congrats on EP, Lorna.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 27, 2011 at 9:49 AM

Thank you all for your fantastic comments and support! Cheers

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on February 1, 2011 at 1:07 PM

Congrats Lorna. This is one striking image.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 1, 2011 at 6:41 PM

Hi Lorna

Beautiful work, Congrats on the EP

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 1, 2011 at 6:46 PM

Thank you for the lovely comments!

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Comment posted by Mohammad Hosseini on June 20, 2011 at 10:50 AM

It is real Red, Hot & Sexy Lorna. Hot red stands out on the black BG. Well done.

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