Inner Beauty I

Gallery: FloraPosted March 8, 2011113 views14 comments

Thanks for the comments and suggestions on my previous image.

Inspected a dozen or so tulips and finally found this one acceptable for this shot. I really liked how the curved petals framed the stigma and stamens. I've got a few other compositions I'll be posting in the near future.

Pentax K-7; f/14, 2.0sec, ISO-200; Tamron 90mm macro.

Thanks for taking the time to look, C&C appreciated.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 8, 2011 at 10:07 PM

Tack sharp beauty. Well done!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 8, 2011 at 10:26 PM

Very artistic image. Great dof.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 8, 2011 at 10:29 PM

Incredible textures on this Derek. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 8, 2011 at 10:30 PM

Gorgeous! Wonderful lines and color, and the peak of the throat is lovely.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 8, 2011 at 11:27 PM

Derek: 4+ fantastic. Superb comp and colors and just superb lighting. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 9, 2011 at 3:54 AM

Rich colouring, spot on sharpness and a viewpoint that presents the interior to perfection. Excellent image, Derek !

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on March 9, 2011 at 6:23 AM

Your tulip selection is excellent. I really like how the petals are all curve to the same extent and the suttle pastel colouring of them. Love the detail and POV. Most excellent.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on March 9, 2011 at 8:21 AM

What's not to like? Great subject, detail, dof, bg, color. It all comes together.

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Comment posted by David Thomas on March 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

I agree with all the kudos. My only complaint is that it's almost too good to be true. Are you sure it's not a silk flower?

Dave Thomas, Leesburg, Virginia

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Absolutely stunning, Derek! Like the simplicity with the black BG and the clear focus and detail of the tulip. Interesting POV to be able to see inside.

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Comment posted by Varina Patel on March 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Beautiful colors. I love the sharpness. The soft light works perfectly, and the black background really makes this flower stand out. Awesome shot!

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on March 10, 2011 at 12:18 AM

Wonderful details on this Derek

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 10, 2011 at 9:24 AM

I really like the cut-away view of this tulip. Very unique and the light and color is beautiful. Great dof.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 10, 2011 at 10:48 PM

Hi Derek

A marvelous capture of color ,detail. and light. Great work

Albert Darmo. Canada

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