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High Aspirations

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted September 9, 2011180 views15 comments
Sony A700
Tokina 300 AT-X Pro, Kenko Pro 300 1.4x TC, 36mm XT
ISO 200, 1/50 @ f11

Had to get out the long lens to reach this water lily at the Mercer Arboretum last Saturday. If it wasn't so heavy I'd use it more but it is a beast to handle. Makes me long for a 300 f4 but so it goes. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on September 9, 2011 at 11:28 PM
The way the center of this is presented is exquisite.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 10, 2011 at 2:50 AM
Bill:
Just lovely. The way the stamen arch backwards in the center of the flower reminds me of a group of dancers doing their things on stage. Beautiful color and nice light.

Your set up must look quite formidable - 300 + TC + ET + a sturdy tripod; more an avian setup than the normal floral set up. I do like my 300F4+ET - great for dragonflies and water flowers.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 10, 2011 at 3:48 AM
Wonderful light and I love the look to those stamen in the center Bill. Great colors too. You know, I wish that I had some shots of these in my files!

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 10, 2011 at 6:17 AM
An exceptional image for my tastes Bill. Gorgeous light and the slight bit of reflection makes the image for me.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 10, 2011 at 10:54 AM
How do you keep making each one better like that?? :confused: :biggrin: Another glorious image, Bill! :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM
Bill, great composition, beautiful colors, pleasing detail :toast:
Mauro
Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments
Comment posted by Chris Grabski on September 10, 2011 at 3:13 PM
"High aspirations": a perfect title to make me take better photos and carry on learning. Beautiful. :eek:
Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on September 11, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Fabulous, Bill. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on September 11, 2011 at 11:36 AM
Bill,
I like this a lot. Beautiful colors and comp. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on September 11, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Wonderful colors POF/DOF. Superb use of that canon of a lens.
Bob
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM
The colors are stunning. I also like your comp and pov.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on September 11, 2011 at 5:52 PM
A real beauty Bill.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 11, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Hi Bill :wavey: You captured the beauty of this Lily wonderfully well..... :eek: awesome lines, color and light :toast:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on September 11, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Lovely, Bill! Looks like the right exposure as the colors and tones look good
on my monitor. It appears to be sharp throughout, particularly where it's most
important to be so. The larger version is very special.

Also thanks for commenting on my recent wildflower post. Pat and you are
right about the need to do some cloning/cropping.
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on September 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM
Wonderful color and light. Beautifully composed and crafted. Terrific work.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments