Snow Day Tulip

Gallery: FloraPosted February 16, 2011112 views19 comments

When we were closed for freezing temps a couple weeks ago, I had fun with a bunch of tulips from the grocery store. Here is one from that experience. I used a slightly higher contrast filter and I am wondering what you think? Is the vignette too strong? All C&C welcome!
Thanks for looking,
Anne
D200, 105mm
ISO 100, f3.5, 1/125sec

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 16, 2011 at 9:49 PM

Gorgeous work Anne. Beautiful light and a fine composition. I particularly like your dof decision. The vignette is perfect for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM

Beautiful! wonderful soft lines in the tulip, and the one in-focus petals and others oof works great!
Seems just a bit tight at the top..
Hoping spring comes to you guys soon..
Sandy

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 16, 2011 at 10:46 PM

Very pretty Anne - the color looks so delicate. I think the vignette is perfect.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 17, 2011 at 4:08 AM

Anne:
Nicely done. I did not notice the vignette until you mention it so it must be just right. The only thing I notice is the noise or is this due to the filter?

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on February 17, 2011 at 7:58 AM

Great lighting and arrangement Anne. The leaf touching the blossom is very nice.
I didn't notice the vignette at first, so I think it's perfect.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

Great image- Excellent diffuse light, and delicate colours palette- well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 17, 2011 at 8:28 AM

Definitely has that nostalgic feel. It has a lightness to it that is very appealing. Well done!

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on February 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Wonderful muted color. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on February 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

Works for me. Like the pastel colouring.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 17, 2011 at 4:12 PM

Very nice, Anne. I like the DOF and the composition a lot.

Everything work very well here.

D&L

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 17, 2011 at 6:22 PM

I'll just ditto Pat. Excellent image.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on February 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

Thanks so much, everyone! Gary, there isn't any noise in the original file, so I'll have to check my sharpening, thanks for the feedback!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

Lovely, subtle, shadowy tones, Anne ! I think the strong highlights work well - the petal textures being preserved, and the vignette definitely adds something.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on February 19, 2011 at 12:14 AM

Very preety image Anne

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 19, 2011 at 1:41 AM

Anne: I love the lighting on this and how the leaf gently caresses the bloom. Beautifully done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 19, 2011 at 5:34 AM

Really gorgeous, Anne!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 19, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Hi Anne

This presentation is beautifully crafted, The colors, light, and DOF work are breathtaking

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 20, 2011 at 3:34 AM

Wonderful treatment of this bloom Anne. I bought two bunches tonight, this inspires me to give them a go. Very nice shot.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 20, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Anne, I love the delicate softness, the selective focus, the background. The ascensional movement of the image asks a bit of more air in the top, for me. Splendid image, Anne.
Take care.

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