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Dark Beauty
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Dark Beauty

by Ken Smith

Gallery: FloraPosted April 9, 2011139 views12 comments
Air plant shot on black velvet fabric in window light.

So who started this dark flower theme, eh? Here is another submission.

Nikon D300, Zeiss 35mm

A waxy substance on leaves appears as noise. I left it alone.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on April 9, 2011 at 7:42 PM
Two big thumbs up on this. Nice light and comp. I like the whole presentation.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on April 9, 2011 at 8:14 PM
I like the creativity here and the arrangement of the plant for your comp. The light is fit for the mood and I like the colors in this interesting plant as well.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 9, 2011 at 10:09 PM
I don't know who started it Ken but this certainly may be the best for my tastes. Superb composition and image. I like the framing very much as well. Beautiful...

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Derek Yow on April 9, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Beautifully crafted Ken! An interesting subject that I've never seen before! It reminds me of a firework bursting in the dark night sky!
Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on April 10, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Beautiful image Ken! Very creative comp and frame. The colors are outstanding and the mood you presented is excellent. And the purple bloom in the center top sets it off quite well.
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 10, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Great image Ken. Like the POV and the "mood"!
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on April 10, 2011 at 2:54 PM
wonderful comp. and mood...

Brigitte
Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Striking subject which stands out beautifully because of the background. Love it!
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 11, 2011 at 12:52 AM
Ken:
Exceptional!!! I love this.

We all know who start this dark movement :wink: Another convert to the dark side!
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 11, 2011 at 3:38 PM
Awesome, Ken. :toast: :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 12, 2011 at 4:42 PM
A beautiful photo of a beautiful plant. The three plans of colors are really attractive and so the light that breaks the dark. The work is perfect, frame included. Splendid, for me.
Take care.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on April 12, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Excellent Ken. the bg appears so pure it really looks like it was applied in PP. Very well executed.

See you Thursday. :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments