Iris in a Higher Key

Gallery: FloraPosted August 12, 201182 views13 comments

Another in my series of playing with blending higher-key images ala technique by Howard Davis. I found this one the most difficult. The blues for some reason are really tricky. Very easy to get blotchy colours. Hope this works for at least one of you.

Canon 5D MkII 90mm T/S. Blend of 3 images

All comments most appreciated. Thanks for taking the time to look and comment.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 12, 2011 at 11:40 AM

Bob: This is a striking rendition, especially in the larger version. Marvelous color palette and the high key works great for me. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

Wonderful work Bob, soft but detailed. Love it.
Bob

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on August 12, 2011 at 1:59 PM

Very interesting photo. Striking effect.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on August 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

One more suggestion. There are some extra "blues" around the flower in some places I would create completely white BG. Just an idea.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 12, 2011 at 4:16 PM

Wow Bob. This sings. What gorgeous colors, and excellent use of high key tones. Fabulous.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on August 12, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Love the glow and colors. If I could slice a priceless jewel or gemstone...then hold it up to the sun...this is what I would see. Esp like the center darker portions...adds a 3rd dimension.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM

Pure magic Bob. I admire it very much.

pat

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 12, 2011 at 9:18 PM

Hi Bob

Love this hi-key comp. , the larger version has fine detail ,color and light.

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 12, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Excellent. The yellow beards are just right with all the blues.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 12, 2011 at 10:45 PM

Striking, artistic presentation. Very well done, Bob.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 13, 2011 at 8:27 PM

I like your treatment. There's an amazing amount of detail in the limited color palette.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on August 14, 2011 at 6:09 PM

This is leaping off the page at me! Excellent use of high key!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM

Bob:
Very striking image. I think you have truly mastered HD high key images with good preservation of saturation.

There are small blue areas around the 4 and 6 o'clock petals that can be easily removed. Also I might suggest burn down a little the white bg areas on either side of the 9 o'clock yellow. It would also be nice to have a thin frame... these a just very minor nits. The image as presented really sings.

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