Blowin' in the wind

Gallery: FloraPosted November 17, 2011178 views12 comments

Nikon D300, 75mm, F/3.5, 1/400, ISO 200.

We had rain for weeks and the milkweeds were always soaken. Finally some sun came up, but now the wind wouldn't stop and the sun was setting quickly. I had to shoot this milkweed before I had no light, I hope I captured this windy scene well enough. Comments appreciated.

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Albert Darmo

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Rob Graham on November 17, 2011 at 9:12 PM

very interesting, Albert. I think you showed the windy scene quite well. I like the in focus pod on the right and how the light catches it.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 18, 2011 at 1:04 AM

Albert:
I try to shoot these every year but so far have not been able to get anything to my liking. I like your comp though. You caught the flying seeds nicely especially the one on the right. The warm lighting is nice. My only slight suggestion is perhaps clone out the Y shape sprig in the RLC.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 18, 2011 at 5:06 AM

What a striking and unusual shot, Albert ! Wonderful sense of movement in the wind, with everything so sharp. I would agree with Gary that perhaps the lower R stalk could be cloned if you wished, but this really is delightful as it is.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on November 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

Very cool shot, Albert !
Mquro

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on November 18, 2011 at 1:46 PM

Nice shot Albert. Detail, lighting, and BG are all great, and I do like sense of motion.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 18, 2011 at 11:02 PM

Albert, I think this one is a beauty. What I like best is that the scene looks natural. The floating seed on the right is a plus. Well done.

Regards,

Carol

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on November 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Albert, you caught them flying alright. Doesn't look like the rain made to much of a mess of them. Great lighting and very nice BG to set this milkweed off.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 19, 2011 at 2:51 PM

I love the mood in this Albert. Very fine art for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 20, 2011 at 2:41 AM

Great "action" photo - very impressive capture . Slight extention to the left and at the top would be nice. Well done Albert.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 20, 2011 at 7:43 AM

This is just wonderfully achieved Albert. Action and detail, it just doesn't get any better than this in my opinion. Superb work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 20, 2011 at 5:42 PM

Albert: We don't get many "flight" shots in Flora