A very hot summer

Gallery: FloraPosted July 4, 2011539 views26 comments

Very hot summer: fife suns high in an incandescent sunset sky.
This is my mirage. You know the reality: a nice yellow Hibiscus.

D700, Nikkor 200mm. macro - f/5,3 and ISO 280
Nothing special in editing.

Always very glad for comments and advices.

Comments

26 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 4, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Gigi,

I am hard pressed to tell you how much I admire this. I'd have it on my wall in the blink of an eye. Wonderful detail and space. As fine a representation of a yellow hibiscus as I've seen - very much a photographer's hibiscus I think. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 4, 2011 at 6:28 PM

A great departure from the usual F/22 by Gigi

and I really like the result. What a lovely minimalistic composition here - Excellent and very Inviting

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on July 4, 2011 at 6:36 PM

I love this Gigi! Beautiful colors, wonderful comp and perfect DOF.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 4, 2011 at 7:33 PM

Gigi: What a great concept and result! I also know how difficult it is to manage the plane of focus to get all the little trumpets sharp. A masterpiece from a true master. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 4, 2011 at 8:38 PM

Fantastic composition and colors - quite unique and graphic!

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on July 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM

Unique and masterfully done Gigi. Now drink some water. You're dehydrated and hallucinating out there in the hot sun.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Wonderfully creative use of color, light, and elements. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 5, 2011 at 2:08 AM

Gigi:
Fantastic - graphic and colorful. It is almost like a national flag.

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

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 5, 2011 at 2:14 AM

Outstandingly creative, Gigi ! Thoroughly abstract - yet most clearly an hibiscus. A marvellous image in every respect.

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

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 5, 2011 at 2:18 AM

Fantastic abstract, Gigi...composition, colors and light are perfect...very well done!!!!

Brigitte

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

Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 5, 2011 at 6:46 AM

Very interesting work. Could be a nice design for a flag. Excellent composition. Well done.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Morgan Casey on July 5, 2011 at 9:29 AM

Beautiful detail Gigi! I really like the unique perspective of this and the minimalism of the overall comp.

- Morgan

Registered on November 16, 2010, 22 Posts, 269 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 5, 2011 at 12:10 PM

Absolutely amazing!! Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on July 5, 2011 at 12:47 PM

One word......WOW!!!

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on July 5, 2011 at 2:05 PM

This is just fantastic, love your choice of DOF !

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

I love the minimalistic comp Gigi. Wonderful placement of the stamen for excellent results.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on July 5, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Superb shot- Great idea, perfectly executed- A real beauty, Fabio

Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on July 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM

Gigi,
I love this very artistic comp. A beauty.

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

Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 6, 2011 at 1:50 AM

Minimal Composition at it's best Gigi

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on July 7, 2011 at 10:33 PM

You have an amazing eye for the slightest detail in the flower and the ability to isolate these details for maximum impact. This is AWESOME. I can't say enough how much I love this one. I am a fan of your work, in general, and this is another stunner!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 13, 2011 at 5:36 PM

Many congratulations, Gigi, on the EP ! A superb image.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 14, 2011 at 2:55 AM

Gorgeous!
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Grabski on July 15, 2011 at 1:16 PM

In one word: exceptional!

Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 21, 2011 at 10:21 AM

Well deserved WP Gigi, as usual, excellent in every way.
Bob

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 21, 2011 at 7:04 PM

HI Gigi

Congrats on winning the WP