Poppy

Gallery: FloraPosted January 5, 2012202 views14 comments

70 degrees today and poppies blooming everywhere.
Where is winter?

D300s
105mm
Subject dist: 0.45m
1/40 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1/3
ISO: 200
White balance: Cloudy

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 6, 2012 at 12:06 AM

Oh, this is beautiful. I love the elements of this flower and the softness and sharpness of the image, the colors and the light and the composition.

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Comment posted by Harry Harris on January 6, 2012 at 6:37 AM

I agree with Barbara all the way. The colors of yellow, green and white work so well for me.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Lovely sunburst on a cloudy day. The details in the top of the center are really amazing and there's a really nice flow across the frame.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM

I've been hearing this called "The winter that wasn't", interesting weather patterns. This is absolutely stunning. I can't resist the white/yellow color combination and the accent of green balances it perfectly. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 6, 2012 at 1:12 PM

No poppies here yet Sandy , but I do miss them ! Beautifully seen and composed ! I am not sure where winter is but at least this year when it does show it won't be for seven months like last year !!! Enjoy your breathe of spring, Happy Shooting!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 6, 2012 at 8:17 PM

Sandy: One of my favorite subjects and IMO a very compelling comp. Beautiful details in the larger version especially. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 6, 2012 at 9:32 PM

Everything thing is first-rate. Colors, dof, subject and especially the comp, with the flow from the LLC.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 7, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Original composition, Sandy, which works well for me. Lovely yellows and a very appropriate frame.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on January 7, 2012 at 11:01 AM

This is beautiful, Sandy! Well done comp, lighting, and colors. The details of the center are wonderful with a nice soft feel in the overall photo. Interesting view of the inside of an interesting flower. Just a stunning photo overall!

No winter really in our area of the country either. No snow and very little ice; makes for limited "winter" shots.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on January 7, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Agree with Barbara, softness and the elements of this poppies are beautiful.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 7, 2012 at 4:26 PM

Sandy, Really brightens my day in Wisconsin with no color in sight

. Love that composition pushing the center of the poppy to the corner - really works well and one of my favourite compositions also

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Comment posted by Jeremy Week on January 7, 2012 at 9:09 PM

Wonderful comp Sandy! I really like the detail in the area of focus, then the softness in the petals.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 8, 2012 at 8:49 AM

This is a wonderful, bright and lively capture Sandy. Superb work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 8, 2012 at 12:36 PM

What a beauty you have here Sandy. The comp is especially well done and the detail and colors superb. Well done!

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