Rose Abstract-2

Gallery: FloraPosted July 10, 2011122 views21 comments

Follow-up on the Rose Abstracts - First one here. Not quite as clean as the previous one but I do like that "V" moving in a curved fashion. Wish the small yellow blob at the start of the V was not there but sometimes its tough to see it with the tired eyes and hand holding at high magnifications or sometimes avoid it even if I get to know it.

ND200, 50mm F/1.8 with 56mm of Tubes @ F/4, 1/160 Sec, ISO200, Diffuser and Handheld.

Thanks a lot for the comments/critiques/suggestions on Egg Whites and do let me know what you think of this one.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on July 11, 2011 at 12:03 AM

Ram, I had not seen the first one until now and it is beautiful. I find this image to be very sensual. The flowing curves are wonderful and for me it has a more powerful impact that the first one.

Peter

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 11, 2011 at 12:12 AM

Ram,

I also prefer this to the first, even with the blob. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to go after it with the clone tool or crop/clone but it doesn't bother me that much as is. This is a very fine image for my tastes.

pat

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM

Ram:
You are in a class of your own when it comes to SOA! You are also your own best critique! The yellow blob is not a deal breaker. Wish the lighting in the left and LUC is a tad brighter. Like it as posted and good enough to be hang on any wall (especially my lounge)

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on July 11, 2011 at 12:44 AM

Sensual it is, I think too. I agree with Pat that the blob you mention is not in keeping with all other lines and curves and might be improved with a little work. You image is a very pleasing area of this flower.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 11, 2011 at 7:11 AM

A beautiful compliment to the first. The yellow rounded area is not an issue for me at all. The color, light and lines are make this a gorgeous abstract.

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Comment posted by Morgan Casey on July 11, 2011 at 9:53 AM

This is my favorite of the two as well, because the lines make the comp work nicely. The colors look amazing. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 11, 2011 at 10:05 AM

The colors and the curve of the flower is very elegant. Nice image.

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Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on July 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Another well crafted and thought out image Ram! Love it!!! - Vince

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on July 11, 2011 at 12:28 PM

As always, love your work Ram. I had a set of extension tubes and a 1.8 50mm last year but somebody decided they wanted it more when my house was broke into. Anyway I really like your abstract flowers. To me its the best way to show off a flower is by abstract. Its different then your everyday flower picture.

Registered on March 10, 2011, 169 Posts, 392 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM

Wow, Ram, you are definitely an abstract guru! You make such simple pictures that have so much power in them. Those tired eyes you speak of sure have the gift to find beauty in simple lines. I think this looks wonderful, blob and all.

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 11, 2011 at 9:32 PM

Hi Ram

Moving the thumbnail, till the blob disappears took something away from the shot. the blob merges beautifully with the soft lines of the LLC orange pink. large blob. Love the colorful flowing lines of this fine abstract comp.

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on July 11, 2011 at 9:41 PM

Ram, for an abstract, this comes close to crossing the line from sensuous to sensual. Which ever way you view it, it has undeniable beauty. I have mixed feelings about "the blob." Situated at the convergence of the soft curves, it does seem to be somewhat out of place, but since this is an abstract image, it can be viewed as something surprizing to think about.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 11, 2011 at 11:41 PM

Ram: Most excellent. I like the energy in this one and the fact that its still not obviously a rose. Wonderful vision and image. >=))>

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 12, 2011 at 2:03 AM

very elegant abstract...colors and curves are amazing!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 12, 2011 at 8:09 AM

As ever, a superb composition, Ram, with colouring reminiscent of the Venetian painters. I would choose the first if I had to - for its subtleties of depth - but I'm glad I don't have to !!

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on July 12, 2011 at 8:11 AM

WOW Ram, this is off the charts beautiful! The intermixed colors, the flowing lines, and the lighting are spectacular.

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on July 12, 2011 at 2:12 PM

Outstanding vision! While I prefer the first one this is a close second.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 13, 2011 at 1:55 PM

This has Ram all over it. Another stunning abstract>
Bob

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 13, 2011 at 5:47 PM

This is really difficult Ram, to decide which is more beautiful between this photo and the previous post. They are both splendid!
Take care.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Bullard on July 13, 2011 at 9:44 PM

I like it. It works. I'm assuming that you are bothered by the "blob" being fuzzy. Don't be. If anything I would be concerned over the abrupt line on the orange/red sweeping curve from bottom center to top right. Try taking the blur tool (10% or so) and soften the transition from orange to red, also soften the grainy texture above it. Let softness reign.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 15, 2011 at 6:29 PM

Exquisite, almost sensual. Gorgeous!

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