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Merry-Go-Round
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Merry-Go-Round

by Ian Wolfenden

Gallery: FloraPosted May 10, 2011174 views18 comments
I thought better of titling this ` Hot Dogs ' but that's what these geranium anthers look like to me !

Canon 400D, 100mm Macro lens, 1/5 sec @ f9, 5 image Helicon stack, natural light indoors, Color Efex vignette blur.

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 10, 2011 at 9:33 AM
Ian, wonderful comp and light. Perfect title. Although, I think you burnt the hotdogs on the BBQ :jump:
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 10, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Nice colors and DOF here - love it!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Mark Windom on May 10, 2011 at 4:03 PM
A classic up-close-and-personal Wolfenden image. :wavey:
I've been considering picking up Color Efex Pro...the way you've used it here is another reason why.
Nicely done!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 10, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Terrific! Holding all of the details in the flower center works so well here.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on May 10, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Holy macro. The detail, comp, and color are all super. Impressively done.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 10, 2011 at 5:35 PM
Ian: What a terrific POV and comp!. Superb stacking work as well. Superior image.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 10, 2011 at 6:50 PM
I think you chose the best title Ian, although given the pov, I think tilt a whirl would have worked well too. Perfect stack, interesting textures and shapes as well as a sense of energy and movement - very fine work. The vignette blur is finely nuanced and adds a lot to the image IMO. Masterful control of the elements. Very cool. (smile)

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 10, 2011 at 6:52 PM
Very beautiful image Ian! Perfect stack for DOF, and the crispness is second-to-none! Great title too!
Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on May 10, 2011 at 7:03 PM
Even the thumbnail leaps off the screen. You really nailed the colors and detail.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 10, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Beautiful shot Ian, wonderful colours and DOF. looks like a hot dog fountain !
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 10, 2011 at 7:47 PM
Ian:
Beautiful stacking and nice POV. The anthers do look like a hot dog bun but no sausage :wink:
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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 10, 2011 at 8:13 PM
great shot Ian, very nice details and good even light.
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 10, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Just fantastic, Ian. I like the soft feel (as opposed to a sharp look most focus stacks tend to have) which goes well with this delicate flower :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 11, 2011 at 5:12 PM
A great eye, comp. and capture.
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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on May 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM
You picked the right title. With Hot Dogs I would have been forced to say something stupid like "Looks like you kept the hot dogs on the grill a bit too long!" :biggrin:

Great image Ian! Excellent lighting, comp and POV. The stacking work is terrific. You handled every aspect very well.
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on May 11, 2011 at 11:25 PM
This has a strong 3-d look to it... nice colors, light transitions and details. Well done!
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on May 12, 2011 at 8:24 PM
You're right they doo remind of hot dogs :biggrin:
Excellent deatails and light. Superb colors also. :toast:
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 13, 2011 at 10:44 AM
Beautiful lighting and pof. Love the color and comp. Terrific work.
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