Hibiscus

Gallery: FloraPosted September 18, 2011396 views21 comments

Have been down with Flu whole of last week

. Explains my absence.

A simple straight forward shot of the Hibiscus. I have shot this many many times this season but this frame is my favourite.

ND300s, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor, F/16, 1/40 Sec, ISO200, Diffuser and Tripod.

Thanks for any and all comments and suggestions. I will catch up with commenting soon enough.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

Ram:
Hope you are getting better already.

This is a very interesting Hibiscus - the anthers and pollen are the same color as the petals. I can see why you like this frame with the swirling red framing the center. The line pattern on the petal accentuates the swirling movement. Beautifully done.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 18, 2011 at 9:03 PM

I can see why this is your favorite Ram. Masterfully done. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on September 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

Hope your on the up and up!!! Beautiful shot. I'm still working on my Italy pictures. Editing never ends.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 18, 2011 at 9:58 PM

Ram: Solid comp and a perfect exposure. Great to hear you're better. Superb shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 19, 2011 at 3:10 AM

Excellent image Ram. Very fine composition, beautiful colors, nice detail

Mauro

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 19, 2011 at 5:35 AM

There is a 3D effect created by the gradual darkening of pinks into reds surrounded by the pinwheel effect of the petals. Detail and comp are exceptional as well. In a word... beautiful.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 19, 2011 at 7:06 AM

Really like the swirling illusion. Expertly composed and taken.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on September 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

I love the colors and the comp. The petals pull you right into that deep beautiful center. Lovely!

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on September 19, 2011 at 9:13 AM

Perfectly composed. Glad you're back.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on September 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM

Sorry the flu had you Ram. This is a wonderfully composed piece. Your DOF choice and the colors are very nice indeed.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on September 19, 2011 at 1:14 PM

Great job, Ram, the tones of this image are beautiful and the composition is perfect, as always- The curved lines resemble the diaphragm blades- Stay well, Fabio

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on September 19, 2011 at 2:27 PM

great work, Ram...wonderful composition and very fine colors

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 19, 2011 at 6:25 PM

Glad you are better!

I see why this is your fave. Outstanding comp, dof, detail, and color.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on September 20, 2011 at 9:13 AM

I like the spiral effect of the petals leading one to the glowing anthers and pollen. Just as nature intended.

really like the simple colour palette. Can see why this was your favorite one Ram.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on September 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM

Stunning, Ram! (as always

) Love the comp, details, colors, and the swirling look to the petals. They are such a beautiful flower which you have showcased so well in this photo.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on September 20, 2011 at 5:30 PM

Ram, I too have taken many photos of hibiscus flowers with this angle and distance, but no one is so beautiful. I think that it's a painting. Really splendid!
Take care.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 20, 2011 at 6:08 PM

Sorry to hear that you have been ill Ram. Great color on this shot, and I love the swirl to the petals. Excellent results! Hope you are feeling better.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on September 28, 2011 at 12:34 PM

Very beautiful Ram. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 28, 2011 at 8:44 PM

Ram:
Congrats on the WP!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 29, 2011 at 1:31 AM

Simple and very elegant.
Congrats on another fine EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 29, 2011 at 10:41 PM

Hi Ram

Sorry i missed this one

I too lost time last week for getting tests and treatments.

I can see why you like this shot..... the overall structure and color of this flower is astounding,

congrats on a well deserved WP

Albert Darmo

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