Tulip Twins

Gallery: FloraPosted May 25, 2011215 views22 comments

All the bad weather is taking a hevay toll on the Tulips. Most are wilted and not in photogenic states. Found two that were just about OK

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ND200, Lensbaby with +10 Diopter and F/4 Aperture Disc, 1/125 Sec, ISO200 and handheld, slightly pointed upwards to make the cups more prominent than the stems.

Wish I could get both the stems in decent focus but failed. No excuses there

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Thank you for your comments on Lipstick Red and do let me know if this one appeals to you or not.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Todd Bielby on May 25, 2011 at 1:28 PM

The focus on the stems doesn't bother me it seems to have a soft focus because of the lightness of the photo. I like it. It works!

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 25, 2011 at 1:30 PM

Focus looks great to me, I think it adds to the mood... I love it, not much more to say!

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 25, 2011 at 2:22 PM

I really like the comp Ram very creative.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on May 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

very nice Lensbaby shot...I like it!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Scott Snyder on May 25, 2011 at 4:53 PM

Love it Ram. The soft focus on the stems seems just right.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 25, 2011 at 6:20 PM

Real charm to this, Ram. Beautiful colour combinations and first rate composition, as ever. Not too concerned myself about the stem focus question but maybe just miss your usual feel for texture. Lovely image !

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

This one works for me Ram, especially the glow from the bottom of the cups. Very nice results. The focus on the stems does not bother me.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 25, 2011 at 7:08 PM

This certainly appeals to me Ram. I love your pov decision. In my opinion it makes the image. I'm fine with the oof stem and to my mind, you could blur the sharp one also. This image isn't about stem detail. (smile) Striking image, your typical expert composition.

pat

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

Ram:
Works nicely because of the softness and the yellow-green wash. Especially like the light in the cups. The point of focus is actually interest, sharp on one stem and the other cup. Beautiful composition.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 25, 2011 at 8:52 PM

Fabulous. Unique presentation and fantastic comp and color.

I hear you about the weather. Tulips here were mostly marred, but these are beautiful.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on May 25, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Wonderful original comp and light. The low POV and glowing background are just fantastic!
Focus concern? I don't see a problem.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on May 25, 2011 at 10:43 PM

A wonderful wispy image. The soft focus is an artistic choice here, I think, so the second stem isn't a deal breaker. Great color!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 26, 2011 at 12:05 AM

Ram: This was not an obvious LB shot which makes it all the better for me. I love the BG glow and the color palette especially. Really well done. >=))>

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 26, 2011 at 1:59 AM

Great image Ram.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 26, 2011 at 9:59 AM

Sooooo gorgeous , wow. I just love the angle the softness all of it.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 26, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Amazing as always, Ram. Great use of color and line.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 26, 2011 at 3:19 PM

This is a beauty, Ram! Love the comp, the soft look, and the pastel colors. I have not yet tried a Lensbaby but I like the softness it gives. Maybe some day.

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Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on May 26, 2011 at 8:46 PM

like it a lot, just fine without too much focus.

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

Hey Ram, great comp, lighting, and color.

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on May 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

Wonderful work Ram, love everything about it !!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 27, 2011 at 7:19 PM

Hi Ram

Marvelous in every aspect