All a Glow

Gallery: FloraPosted August 18, 201185 views16 comments

I liked the glistening glow of these blooms.

Canon 5D MkII 90mm T/S f16

All comments/suggestions most welcome.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 18, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Bob:
Must be one of the best cactus flower I have ever seen. The colors and texture of the petals are just exquisite. I like how you have include the bud as a counterpoint. Also enjoy the sharpness of the T/S lens.

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Comment posted by Phillip Noll on August 18, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Oh wow! This is just so cool! Really beautiful, Bob!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 18, 2011 at 9:10 PM

Pure magic Bob. Great light, comp and color. I can't think of any cactus flower image and few images that I prefer to this. Superb processing as well.

pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

Bob, Terrific petal textures along with the sheen so beautifully captured

. You make that T/S work like magic, Bob !!

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on August 18, 2011 at 9:59 PM

I love this image Bob! The lighting is perfect. Excellent detail and comp. Great shot!

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 18, 2011 at 11:06 PM

Wow! This is just wonderful, Bob! The flower does have a glow to it; great lighting. Also love the comp, colors, and great details. And it all shows off so beautifully against the black BG.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM

Beautiful rendition of this cactus. I like the comp also showing the bud and plant, and the lighting is superb. I think I personally would have preferred the cactus base sharp, but that's a subjective thing and certainly not a deal breaker.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on August 19, 2011 at 10:20 AM

Very well crafted image Bob! The yellows contrasted with the cooler colors really sets this off.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 19, 2011 at 11:06 AM

This is a beautiful flower. And I like that you included the bud for our inspection. I'd guess you were very tempted to photograph the flower alone and it would make a wonderful view too.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM

Exceptional lighting, Bob. Looks like the petals are providing it. Striking against the black, also.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 19, 2011 at 4:18 PM

Love the details in the bloom and the pairing with the bud. Simply terrific!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM

Hi Bob

Good enough to sell for a print.

extraordinary color, light, and detail

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM

Bob: Spectacular lighting and a fantastic comp. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 20, 2011 at 9:20 PM

The color and detail against the black makes this pop off my screen Bob. Superb work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 23, 2011 at 7:02 PM

Absolutley superb! Such great control of light, dof, and comp.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 1, 2011 at 9:05 AM

Masterful work!

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