Flora - 1st Place Winner

Gallery: EPA 2011Posted September 28, 201132,767 views59 comments

Stargazer

I always thought that Asiatic Lily would be a good subject for Xray and the result is better than I expected. The little cilia on the petals look like stars in the negative version and befits the name stargazer!

Blend of 2 exposures. CS5 Viveza2 Websharpener. Thanks for viewing and C&C appreciated.

Positive version available (click larger version)

Comments

59 comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on September 28, 2011 at 9:54 AM

Gary another lovely image , I just love all the pedal detail ,especially the dots on the pedals they look like little stars. Very fitting that this is a stargazer Lily ! Beautiful work as always. I think this is my favorite one to date!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 28, 2011 at 10:02 AM

Simply fantastic. The your frame fits the shape so well. I especially like all the little dots near the center of the bloom.

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Comment posted by David Taylor on September 28, 2011 at 12:10 PM

Another exquisite creation, Gary. Simply superb.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on September 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

I know this is my favorite of yours and that is saying something since I like them all. Both versions are excellent and so very interesting. You could be a millionaire if you could develop a relatively inexpensive camera to allow others to do similar work. You never fail to provide new photographic experiences.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on September 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM

Now this grabs your attention Gary. Most excellent. I might so far as to say this is your best yet.

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Comment posted by Gino Cortez on September 28, 2011 at 2:26 PM

Gorgeous! Elegant, mysterious, and I love the lighting and tranlucent effect!

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on September 28, 2011 at 2:27 PM

This is awesome Gary! These x-ray photo's really puts you in a league of your own.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on September 28, 2011 at 2:38 PM

A very stimulating image, Gary. I like it very much.
Mauro

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Comment posted by David E Lester on September 28, 2011 at 5:52 PM

I love it.....where can I buy an Xray machine?.....just kidding...very stricking image!!!!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 28, 2011 at 7:44 PM

Absolutely stunning, Gary

- don't mess with us with two versions - my mind goes into a major spin trying to compare and finally comes out blank

. Both are just superb !!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 28, 2011 at 8:22 PM

The best to date Gary. Each one gets betters. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM

Thanks everyone for your comments. Really appreciate the feedback and encouragement. Just want to let you know there are a lot of duds along the way. Was trying to do a seedhead composite including the lily seedhead without much success last Monday. Still a lot of trial & errors as one never know how radio-opaque the subject is before hand.

Charles:
You won't want to mesh around with Xray and certainly don't want to be holding the camera in the path of the rays.

Ram:
I have the same problem.

Sometimes I just can't decide which version I like so I post them both and pass the confusion to the forum

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on September 29, 2011 at 8:54 AM

Gary,

It's Art! Very creative. Delicate and beautiful.

Paul

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on September 29, 2011 at 12:44 PM

Pure stunning art in my opinion Gary. Exceptional work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on September 29, 2011 at 1:44 PM

Gary, I have very little time for photos in this period, so I have seen very few works with Xray. This one is surely beautiful. I love the positive version just as much.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Reed Bowman on September 29, 2011 at 2:53 PM

very cool... the translucence makes this look like some kind of underwater plant. Amazing effect.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 29, 2011 at 4:57 PM

Excellent in every way Gary. I love the effect of the cilia. Very nice shot. I think I almost prefer the positive shot but both are beyond gorgeous!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 29, 2011 at 7:08 PM

Hi Gary

Ram said it so well,!!! I too can't decide on which version is better

Both are spectacular

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 29, 2011 at 8:04 PM

This may be the best yet, Gary! Love it.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on September 29, 2011 at 9:46 PM

you captured all the details beautifully, Gary. This version is much better, IMO.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on September 30, 2011 at 8:26 AM

Sharp, delicate, amazing...

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 30, 2011 at 9:03 AM

They get better and better! This is the best yet. Love the graceful flow and details.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 5, 2011 at 5:36 PM

Hands down this is *in my opinion* the most deserved weekly pick ever. Congratulations Gary

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Congrats on the WP. I was away when this was posted w/o access to the internet, so I did not comment on it previously. Certainly well deserved. I really like the details in the positive version as well.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

Fantastic Gary - so very delicate looking. Congrats on the well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 5, 2011 at 9:39 PM

Congrats on a very original EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 6, 2011 at 12:39 AM

This surely is the best yet, Congrats on taking this and the EP!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 6, 2011 at 6:31 AM

Congrats on the WP honour, Gary

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 6, 2011 at 6:32 AM

Been away for a while but must congratulate you, Gary, on this remarkable image. Most revealing !!

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on October 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Gary, another outstanding image! The ghostly affect of the negative image is my favorite. Beautiful and very creative work. Congratulations on the very well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 6, 2011 at 5:29 PM

Congratulations on the Weekly Pick! My favorite of the xray images.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM

Hi gary

Congrats on a wonderful capture

And a well deserved WP

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by John Williams on October 6, 2011 at 11:31 PM

Wow, very cool idea. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Roman Kurywczak on October 12, 2011 at 9:02 PM

Very creative and an excellent choice for WP!

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on October 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM

Perfection.

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Comment posted by Greg Lessard on November 1, 2011 at 11:38 PM

Great creativity! Thanks for sharing it. I might need to get an x ray machine!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 2, 2012 at 7:53 PM

Gary: Good thing Pat was on the ball while I was on vacation and picked this one. Congrats on the 2011 EPA and on a great year for your entire portfolio. Seeing your progress has been a delight. Looking forward to your contributions in 2012. >=))>

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 2, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Awesome photograph and well deserved honor. Congratulations on the EPA 2011 award!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 2, 2012 at 9:58 PM

Congrats on the EP, Gary.

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on January 2, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Congratulation Gary! Your entire body of work is EPA worthy.

Peter

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 3, 2012 at 12:54 AM

Very creative and a stunning image - big congrats on the 2011 1st place Flora win!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 3, 2012 at 3:34 AM

Gary, I am very glad for this recognition that awards you not only for this beautiful image but also for the many and many splendid photos you have posted this year. Congrats.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 3, 2012 at 3:52 AM

Really glad to see one of your shots among the winners.

Congrats

D&L

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 3, 2012 at 7:49 AM

Congratulations, Gary

. Very happy for you. Wonderful choice for the EPA 2011 Flora Winner.

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Comment posted by denise ippolito on January 3, 2012 at 8:04 AM

Congratulations and well deserved! I've enjoyed the series.

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on January 3, 2012 at 8:05 AM

Congrats on the EP Gary! Well done!!

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on January 3, 2012 at 10:08 AM

Congrats to you Gary for the 2011 Flora EP. Great image and a wonderful body of work.

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on January 3, 2012 at 3:42 PM

Congrats, Gary!! Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 3, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Gary a huge congratulations , this is an amazing shot and one of my favorites of your in this series, a well deserved first place win!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 3, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Many congrats on the EPA, Gary, not just for this image but for your whole year's work - it has been a thorough delight !!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on January 3, 2012 at 8:30 PM

So very cool. Congratulations on your first place win , well deserved

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on January 3, 2012 at 10:18 PM

You are a visionary. Fantastic image. Congrats.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 4, 2012 at 9:13 AM

Gary, Congratulations on your EP. It's a well deserved award. All of your radiography and your arrangements are outstanding!

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 4, 2012 at 12:50 PM

A very well deserved EPA, Gary. This is a fabulous shot.

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Comment posted by Mohammad Hosseini on January 5, 2012 at 8:37 AM

Gary, Congrats on the 1st. place. nice creation.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 6, 2012 at 10:07 AM

Very cool shot Gary, congratulations on the Flora 1st place winner, way to go.

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on January 8, 2012 at 8:47 AM

Hey, Gary! I'm a Radiologist & I wondered for some time if people would start posting X-ray images. Maybe Ultrasound will be next. The fine details here are stunning & it's a great choice of subject. Looking forward to more of your wonderful work in 2012.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 16, 2012 at 11:36 AM

Nothing less than outstanding. Congrations.

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Comment posted by Elaine Haberland on May 16, 2013 at 2:04 PM

How is this done? I'm new to using software, but have CS6 and the Niksoftware Suite which I'm just learning to use. Any tips would be helpful.

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