Daylily Stamens

Gallery: FloraPosted January 7, 2012244 views22 comments

If I remember right this is a stacked photo - may be something like 6 or so shots.

Shot with ND200, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor @ F16, 1/25 Sec, ISO200, Tripod, Diffuser and may be reflector too.

Please share your thoughts on this photo.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 7, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Ram: Beautiful color palette and I like how the stack let you keep all the anthers sharp and the BG soft. Inquiring minds do want to know what happened to the pistil

. BTW, is Milwaukee in another time zone? Its 2012 in Texas

. Masterful work. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 7, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Bill, I wish I knew what happened to the Pistil - another smart photographer must have swung by before me

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 7, 2012 at 5:31 PM

Absolutely gorgeous shot!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 7, 2012 at 5:32 PM

So, how many of these great flora images do you have left over from 2011? Nice work with the stack. The separation of the anthers from the soft BG is excellent work.

Congrats on your well deserved selection as flora moderator.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 7, 2012 at 5:37 PM

This is completely beautiful. Only small distraction is the dimples in the center bg petal. My preference would have been to have the entire bg that sweet lemony yellow. Dof is excellent and the details are incredible.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 7, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Ram:
This is beautiful even without the pistil.

Gary

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 7, 2012 at 7:16 PM

WOW ! I have yet to try stacking , this is wonderful ! They pop off the screen !Beautiful work Ram .

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Comment posted by Jeremy Week on January 7, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Lovely image Ram! Detail is excellent where it needs to be and color is wonderful

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on January 7, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Hey Ram those anthers talking about you.

congrats on your appointment. I guess no hibernation this winter

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 7, 2012 at 10:51 PM

The color are great and I really like the comp and artistic feel of this image.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on January 8, 2012 at 3:47 AM

A beautiful family of stamens, depicted with the usual skill- Colors and BG are awesome indeed- By the way, my congrats on the EP and a great welcome as a new mod here, Fabio

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on January 8, 2012 at 5:32 AM

This looks very artistic, Ram...colors and comp. are fantastic!!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on January 8, 2012 at 6:57 AM

I feel like I died and just woke up in "Anther Heaven," if thats possible. I really love this Ram and how the anthers standout, so well defined and contrasted with the flowers OOF soft petals. Very dreamy, thought out and well captured.... nicely done! Thank you also and Welcome as a newly appointed Flora Moderator. Your work, like that of Gary, Lorna and Bills has been a consistent inspiration and learning tool for many of us.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on January 8, 2012 at 8:34 AM

Sweet vision and capture Ram. Thee color, lines and detail are superb. I have made a New Years pledge to attempt stacking thanks to you folks here in floral.
Bob

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on January 8, 2012 at 7:28 PM

It looks like ballet dancers (upside down) in unison crossing their ankles over their knees. Beautiful presentation and colors!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 8, 2012 at 10:41 PM

Hi Ram

What stands out in your work, is the artistry in your compositions, and the excellent technical detail

love the color, detail and lines ...... the mood is magical

Albert Darmo .....Canada

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on January 8, 2012 at 11:43 PM

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 9, 2012 at 12:05 AM

Ram, I'm always amazed at the beautiful simplicity of your stunningly crafted and composed images. Great dof control with the stacking. What software do you use?

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 9, 2012 at 4:46 AM

Remarkable isolation of the stamens and anthers, Ram, with superb textures and colours. Love it ! And many congrats on the moderatorship ( if that's the right term !! )

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 9, 2012 at 8:12 AM

Spectacular close up view of the stamen! Looks like a meeting....the revolt of the stamen after abolishing a pistil.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 9, 2012 at 8:55 AM

My thoughts are this is so beautifully sharp and dreamy at the same time, with perfect lighting. I love the DOF and POV.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 16, 2012 at 11:03 AM

Another fine piece of work I always expect from you. Congrats on your promotion.

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