Lily White

Gallery: FloraPosted August 6, 201199 views12 comments

My first venture into this forum. After seeing the great photos here, it could be my last.

Nikon D300; 300mm; f9@1/2000th; ISO 200; HH from a kayak. Cropped approx. 15% from bottom - nothing from the sides - the reason for the centered comp.

All comments and suggestions most welcome. I have a lot to learn when it comes to flora.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM

Welcome to the Flora Gallery Tom. Based on this image and your gallery, I think you're safe here as long as you want to be. I particularly liked the marsh wren. Great job on the reflection in this image. Also on my Macbook the whites appear to be perfect. An outstanding introductory image for my tastes. No suggestions. I'm looking forward to seeing more images.

pat

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 6, 2011 at 7:36 PM

I agree with Pat, but I would like to see a little of the yellow innards of the water lily. I don't mind the centered comp in this instance, as plants don't usually move out of the frame; hence no need to leave them lots of room.

Ah, hah! you were in a kayak! I understand the angle, now!

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 6, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Nice one, Tom. You handled the whites well and I really like the reflection, esp that center leaf. Interesting bg colors, also.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 6, 2011 at 8:49 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great reflection. Perfectly exposed for the whites.

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Comment posted by Hussain Nalwala on August 6, 2011 at 11:39 PM

Tom I like the reflection...

Registered on April 18, 2011, 298 Posts, 339 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 7, 2011 at 1:00 AM

Neat shot--love the reflection. Don't know if its the processing or if that's the way it is--but the dynamics of the petals (light/dark contrast) seem to be missing in the reflection. If possible, maybe bring out a little more of that in the reflection. Nice!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 7, 2011 at 9:11 AM

Tom: Welcome to the finest Flora gallery on the planet and thanks for the kind of post that keeps it that way. GREAT exposure and comp as well as a superb DOF choice. Great to have you aboard and very much looking forward to more. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 7, 2011 at 2:43 PM

Brilliant handling of the whites - superb sharpness for a handheld shot from a Kayak. Reflection simply puts this over the top

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 7, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Hi Tom

I hope this is only a start at FLORA :eek This is amazing, considering this was taken from a kayak. Great color, detail, and reflection

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 8, 2011 at 11:33 AM

Love the details in the flower and its reflection. Great job on the bright whites.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on August 8, 2011 at 1:52 PM

A lovely water lily reflection Tom.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 8, 2011 at 8:28 PM

Tom:
Welcome to flora. The bunch here are quite friendly and helpful and I am sure you will like it here.

Nice reflection and great exposure.

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