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Room to grow

by Morris McClung

Gallery: FloraPosted August 4, 2011130 views15 comments
Yeah, I know, I shattered a lot of rules here, but all to express how this Columbine had no competition for light, water, and nutrients. A independent bloom. :biggrin:

5d, 28-135mm w/macro, tripod, polarizer.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking.

Morris

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on August 4, 2011 at 8:55 PM
The BG really sets off this lone bloom. Superb :toast:
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 4, 2011 at 8:58 PM
This is really cool, Morris. I like comp and unique panoramic comp. Excellent clarity and color with perfect DOF. As long as you come away with shots like this keep breaking those rules all you want!!
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Morris:
Unconventional presentation but it works! Rules are meant to be broken right by the masters. The bloom here is so beautiful and has such strong presence that it will work in any sort of framing. :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Keep breaking them Morris. Strikingly beautiful. Very effective presentation and your own work.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on August 4, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Very nice, Morris. Interesting comp utilizing the very nice BG.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 4, 2011 at 9:46 PM
No problems at all with the centering, Morris. Nice to see rules broken once in a while :wink: . Nice depth of field and I like that dappled background specially.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on August 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM
I really like the image and pano. comp. Very well done Morris!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Bruce King on August 4, 2011 at 10:33 PM
I think the bg is good enough here that the pano works and I think the centered subject is well within the rule for this nice portrait. Nice work.
Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 5, 2011 at 3:00 AM
Excellent portrait Morris. Great bokeh too. Very pretty photo.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 5, 2011 at 6:28 AM
The petal colours brought out by the lighting are just delicious, Morris ! What rules ??!! The pano effect brings with it a feeling of isolation, which seems to me to suit this flower perfectly.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on August 5, 2011 at 7:05 AM
Yeah yeah, the prima donna always takes center stage. However, let's not forget the supporting cast! That BG is sooo perfect.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 5, 2011 at 4:11 PM
A flower clothed in such finery can stand on its own any day. A real beaut, morris.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM
Classic columbine! :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Morris: Flag on the play for all the rule breaking. Penalty is to send your favorite Flora mod other than Pat a large matted print that I can drool over. I think I'm beginning to get sick seeing all these wonderful Colorado wildflowers. Our drought really stole one of our annual joys here in Texas but this consoles me a little. Beautiful shot. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 7, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Hi Morris :wavey: If it works , to hell with the rules :biggrin: seriously, this really works, love the subject, color, and light :jump: :eek:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments