Carnation abstract

Gallery: FloraPosted April 20, 201180 views13 comments

Been away from the forums for awhile as I made the switch from PC to Mac....a rather steep learning curve for a technology challenged old timer like me but well worth the effort. I am using an iMac and had read going into the switch that this computer's screen was difficult to calibrate. I'm using a Spyder 3 and would appreciate any feedback as to color casts, contrast, brightness,etc problems that you may be seeing.
Thanks in advance.

D2Xs,105,f5.6,Helicon stack

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13 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 20, 2011 at 11:52 AM

Absolutely nothing wrong with the colour etc as far as I'm concerned, Mark. The curves are beautifully abstracted from the complex forms of a carnation ( don't quite know how you've managed that ! ) - lovely image.

Oh, and congratulations on the Mac - believe me, you won't regret switching ( smile ).

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on April 20, 2011 at 1:36 PM

Mark,
I really like the lines, the high-key effect, the dof choice that makes this image ethereal. No nits from me.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Nichols on April 20, 2011 at 3:22 PM

Mark, I admire your courage in switching from PC to Mac. I'd rather go hiking in Glacier National Park without bear spray! As to your image, I love the beautiful shades of pink in the image and the soft curves of the petals.

Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on April 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM

Carol....I've backpacked in GNP without bear spray and comparing the two, you're right, the bear "threat" was easier to deal with.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

Can't speak to color casts in this image, but the flow of the pink lines is great. It's a very dreamy image. Having been a Mac user since 1985, I'm sure you'll enjoy the ease of use once you get used to a different way of doing things. I've used both the built in Mac calibration routines and a Sypder 3 and don't see much difference on my monitor when I switch back and forth between calibration profiles.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 20, 2011 at 9:01 PM

Wonderfully high key Mark. Killer good portrait.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM

Good looking stack work Mark. I love the lines in this and the wash throughout the rest of the image.

I've been using a Mac since I started photography a little over four years ago and am very pleased with it. The colors in this look good on my MacBook Pro. I don't see a caste of any kind. Beautiful image.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 20, 2011 at 9:25 PM

Mark:
I switched to Mac about 6 months ago and it took awhile to get use to it. I like the touchpad with my iMac; more intuitive than mouse.

The image is fabulous. Really like the curves made by the pink petal edges.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on April 20, 2011 at 11:52 PM

Nice soft feel and great lines! Well done!

Registered on June 16, 2010, 57 Posts, 175 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on April 21, 2011 at 2:13 AM

This is really nice,Mark...I like the lines and softness a lot

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on April 21, 2011 at 11:10 AM

I love this natural abstract image, Mark. Carnation is not an easy model for photographers; for me at least. Simple composiition, delicate color, selective focus: all beautiful.
Take care.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 22, 2011 at 7:41 AM

Love the abstract ethereal form, look lights & "airy" to me. Great lines and I like this comp Mark.
Well done!!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 22, 2011 at 11:40 AM

hey Mark, really nice image. I have never made a successful closeup of a carnation. Too many competing petals and lines. You have solved that problem in a unique way. Great high key work.

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