Dahlia Abstract 2

Gallery: FloraPosted October 2, 2011144 views18 comments

Another Abstract take on the Dahlia.

ND300s, AFS60mm F/2.8 Micronikkor @ F/4.8, 1/250 Sec, ISO200, Diffuser and Handheld close to 1:1.

Thanks a lot for your comments on Dahlia Abstract 1 and let me know what you think of this one.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on October 2, 2011 at 12:08 PM

Beautiful abstract, Ram. I really like how the warm yellow is blended with the delicate pink. Great comp.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 2, 2011 at 12:09 PM

Gorgeous colour combinations and perfect DOF.
Another stunner.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 2, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Beautiful lines and soft colors, Ram.

Regards,

Carol

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 2, 2011 at 12:24 PM

This is a 10 for me Ram.

pat

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 2, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Lovely!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

Perfection of its type. The colors and the POF are just right.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on October 2, 2011 at 3:13 PM

Charming image, Ram. Very charming !
Mauro

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on October 2, 2011 at 6:45 PM

Very artistic image. I like the pastel colors. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 2, 2011 at 7:29 PM

Do you use live view, Ram? I'm just wondering because I don't have it on my 5d and there is no way I can "see" something like this with my tiny viewfinder. Your eye for comps, line, use of color and light continue to inspire me and amaze.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM

Ram:
Dahlia 1 is a very strong image but this one is exceptional and way better. The image is divided into segments with sharp edge of the petals and each segment has different tones and colors. Plenty to hold the viewers interest.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 2, 2011 at 9:36 PM

Morris, I use the Optical Viewfinder - I am not certain using live view can help provide minute adjustments needed to make these intimate compositions possible. But its likely Live View might work for some people.

All these photos are made at 1:1 or close at very short working distances. Sometimes one offending petal might touch the front element also. Its not only the composing part that is tricky but also aligning as many elements as possible to fit into the limited depth of field.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 2, 2011 at 9:37 PM

Hi Ram

I agree with Gary, that this image is stronger than dahlia #1

The superb lines and color really grab my attention

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 3, 2011 at 7:57 PM

This is great Ram. The colors make this look like a flame, and I love the tip of the petal in focus in the right third. Wonderful stuff!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on October 4, 2011 at 1:29 AM

Super Glow & Flow to the image Ram

P.S. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2juN-b7J0
something to listen to while putting ur images on a slide show

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 4, 2011 at 5:26 AM

OK you can quit now! Can't get any better than this. Just awesome image!

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM

Another eye catching, nerve calming beauty. Just keep doing what your doing Ram because like others, I can't get enough of the technique.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 5, 2011 at 6:26 PM

I am a little late to the party, but this is a real beauty! Wonderful light, colors and shapes.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 6, 2011 at 4:35 PM

What a beauty Ram! A stylist can find in these two unbelievable colors the inspiration for the spring collection.I love this image that enters the soul of the dahlia. Bravo!
Take care.

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