At the Victorian Ball

Gallery: FloraPosted February 8, 201144 views7 comments

What attracted me to this Christmas Cactus were the colours. So different from the typical garish reds. This comp reminds me of a couple dreesed in their finest at the ball.

Canon 5D MkII 90mmT/S f16

All comments/critiques very much appreciated.

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7 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 8, 2011 at 7:01 PM

I like the composition Bob and the intense colors. I might darken the bottom petal on the viewer's left (or clone it out altogether) to emphasize the butterfly shapes more. Very well seen.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 8, 2011 at 7:05 PM

Bob:
This is an exceptional and unconventional POV of these Christmas cacti. The lighting is very special and the details on the petals are unbelievable in the larger version. I like pink glow of the left bloom. Just wish that the petal of the right bloom was not clipped in the lower border. A very strong image overall

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 8, 2011 at 7:20 PM

Bob: Gary took the words right out of my mouth. Beautiful subjects superbly captured.>=))>

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on February 9, 2011 at 8:47 AM

Gorgeous colour & great comp Bob

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on February 9, 2011 at 10:38 AM

I agree Bob. Those colors are outstanding! Nice work.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 10, 2011 at 4:31 AM

An image of real gaiety, Bob ! I guess Pat may have a point about the lower petal but this is a very appealing image, beautifully crafted.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

Pure art.

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