Iris & raindrops #1

Gallery: FloraPosted May 15, 2011206 views14 comments

We've had another gray rainy weekend after a work week full of sunshine and balmy temperatures. This morning's overcast did come with one benefit, no wind, so I went exploring my yard for raindrop pictures. There were several good possibilities, but the best was an Iris. This image is just one of several interesting points of view that I hope to share. Final processing was in PS3 using some of Tony Kuyper's luminosity masking methods. (5D, 100mm macro, 1/25 s @ f/32, iso 800, tripod and cable release, full frame)

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 15, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Iris is such a complex and beautiful flower, Mark. A classic composition with nice front to back DOF

- raindrops add to the already nice frame.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 15, 2011 at 9:16 PM

Looks like a jewel covered in jewels Mark. The image is particularly striking in the larger version. Love this one but am also looking forward to the others,

pat

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

Mark: I like this one a lot. Marvelous colors and detail and the water drops are major plus elements. Nice find and a fine capture. >=))>

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on May 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

This is excellent. Rich color, nice clear drops, and an interesting pov. Can't wait to see the rest

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM

Super details in this Iris. The raindrops are a nice bonus feature adding interest.

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on May 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

I love all he detail in the flower and the drops of water Mark, wonderful color and comp as well, BEAUTIFUL WORK !!

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on May 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM

Nice one Mark. Color, comp, detail, DOF all look great. And, of course, the water drops are a very nice addition.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM

Mark:
I find iris challenging to photograph. You have done well here. Love the post processing as well.

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

Hey Mark, this has a real wild look, I like it. Water drops add a nice nice.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

Hi Mark,

IMO, the raindrops on the petals really make this image. I really like the top two petals.

Cheers,

Carol

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 16, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Great POV and comp Mark. The water drops sure add to the appeal of this one. For my tastes I think this is a tad over sharpened. I particularly notice it in the bottom of the image.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 16, 2011 at 12:56 PM

Nicely composed Mark, with all the different folds and open spaces, with the throat perfectly positioned. This would have been nice without the droplets, but they certainly add tremendously to this image.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

You are entered in the intimate home of the Iris, Mark; in its heart. When f/32 enable to take so interesting and beautiful images it's always a good choice, for me. Splendid.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on May 17, 2011 at 7:13 PM

Mark, you brought this all together in my opinion, great detail, color, lighting and composition. Well seen and captured.
Bob

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