Datura Swirls

Gallery: FloraPosted September 20, 2011185 views22 comments

Datura Flower partially opened. Daturas are poisonous.

ND300s, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor, F/6.3 (F/5.6 not good enough, F/8 made the background prominent), 1/125 Sec, ISO200, Overcast Sky and Tripod.

There is a white lining to the petal edges - it sure looks bright but its not over exposed. I am not sure what I could have about it, if it distracts a little bit.

Thanks for a lot for your comments on Hibiscus and do let me know if this one appeals to you.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on September 20, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Very beautiful,

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on September 20, 2011 at 7:59 PM

Another interesting swirling flower. This is a great follow-up/companion to Hibiscus. The square comp works well.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on September 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

Interesting flower, Ram. If anything the edge adds detail an blending appeal. A side view must be interesting too as it appears the center and those curled outside edges of the petals are sharpest. Lovely image and well complimenting BG.

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 20, 2011 at 9:05 PM

Ram:
Beautiful symmetry in this image with the unfurling of the the petals. The white looks okay but if it bothers you, you could perhaps play with the recovery slider in ACR. The DOF is perfect and the blur of the outer petals implied spinning motion.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Chris O'Donoghue on September 20, 2011 at 9:30 PM

This is beautiful. I agree that the white edges add interest and enhance the image.. The background is well controlled. I also like the suggestion of rotation created by the out of focus flower parts.

Registered on January 1, 2011, 11 Posts, 37 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on September 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

Great job Ram. You must be fully recovered.

+1 to the other comments.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 20, 2011 at 10:43 PM

Pure magic Ram. Exceptional image.

pat

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on September 21, 2011 at 12:58 AM

Stunning capture Ram

Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 21, 2011 at 2:41 AM

Very nice lines Ram. Excellent work lining up the focal plane. Very pretty.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 21, 2011 at 5:31 AM

Another very beautiful work, Ram. I like the composition and the colors of this image and the peculiar sense of motion taht implies.
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by David Schwaegler on September 21, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Great eye to find this point of view. I would never have guessed it is a datura.

Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

I like the square comp and the pof works great. Lovely colors, too. Very well done, Ram!

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on September 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM

Hi Ram, I like the pin wheel effect this has it gives it real visual interest. Nice job with this one.

Registered on March 10, 2011, 169 Posts, 392 Comments

Comment posted by Derek Yow on September 21, 2011 at 1:05 PM

Very nice Ram! Looks like you achieved perfect DOF, and I like the opposing folds and lines of the blossom.

Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 21, 2011 at 10:23 PM

hi Ram

You forgot to mention, At how many RPM were the petals spinning at

marvelous DOF,light and color !! Love the geometric symmetry of this flower

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Sindy Burk on September 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM

what an eye candy! thanks for posting ;)

Registered on October 28, 2010, 29 Posts, 44 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on September 22, 2011 at 10:02 AM

Beautiful shot. Nice comp and dof.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on September 22, 2011 at 12:21 PM

perfect DOF...wonderful work!

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on September 22, 2011 at 9:30 PM

Fantastic work Ram, just beautiful!

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on September 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

A very unique composition, Ramamohan which I like very much.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on October 1, 2011 at 10:30 PM

This is exquisite! I dont find the white detracting at all. I especially love the sharp curves at the tips. I have tried this on a less perfect specimen without success. You have done a very finr job!!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 8, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Perfect DOF for this "pinwheel" flowers structure, you da man Ram

The white lining you speak of is fine, not a distraction..don't trip dude

Love this one, very nice work!!

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