A Daisy's Eye

Gallery: FloraPosted July 5, 2011233 views18 comments

About a month ago, I started working on a series of Daisy shots and this one in particular had caught my eye. I was drawn to how the drops of water from the night's previous rain accentuated the center of the flower. One thing that stuck out to me was how symmetrically horizontal the petals looked as well, (unlike many that start to wave, or drop). This was taken in morning light.

D7000
Zeiss 100mm
f7.1
1/500s
ISO 125
Handheld
Cloned in some small gaps, slight dodge and burn in the middle and tonal adjustments in Nik Color Efex Pro

C&C welcome and thanks for viewing :)

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Luke Ormand on July 5, 2011 at 2:08 PM

Gorgeous detail and wonerful colors and lighting.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 5, 2011 at 2:35 PM

Stunning details

- almost looks like a natural Sepia or close. Love those water drops and total sharpness in the whole frame.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 5, 2011 at 2:59 PM

Very nice details Morgan. Wonderful results. I think it could take a bit of lightening, but I like it as is too.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on July 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM

First class all the way Morgan.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on July 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM

Great treatment of light and terrific detail- My congrats, Fabio

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 5, 2011 at 4:33 PM

stunning

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 5, 2011 at 5:42 PM

Over the top excellent detail! Wall to wall enjoyment. Great lighting and color as well.

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Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on July 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

Great detail in this one Morgan!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 5, 2011 at 5:59 PM

Great detail both in the center and the raindrops. The square crop works well with the centered comp. Very nice image!

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on July 5, 2011 at 6:37 PM

This is a real treat Morgan. Overall excellent. Does the flower absorb the water in the center structure and not on the petals?

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 5, 2011 at 6:48 PM

I love this one Morgan. My eye goes to the yellow center and then follows that vortex right into oblivion. (I like that. (smile)) One of my favorites of yours to date. Really fine photography for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 5, 2011 at 9:02 PM

What I like is the way the water drops sparkle. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 5, 2011 at 9:51 PM

Morgan:
Stunning image with great details, nice color and clarity. Also interesting to me is how the drops are only in the petals and not in the center. One of your best floral to date

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 6, 2011 at 2:12 AM

Wonderful Details on this Morgan!

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Comment posted by Morgan Casey on July 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

Wow, thank you so much for the comments everyone!

Charlie and Gary - I have no idea why the drops aren't visible in the middle; maybe they seeped in.

- Morgan

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 6, 2011 at 4:42 PM

Very nice shot, Morgan. Well seen and well executed.

Congrats

D&L

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 7, 2011 at 2:29 AM

Wow, great work!!! Fantastic details and sharpness...

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 8, 2011 at 1:12 AM

Morgan: Even the thumbnail on this one is striking. The larger version is spectacular. Superb shot.>=))>

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