First Camellia

Gallery: FloraPosted January 30, 2012244 views10 comments

A few of our early camellias are out...
D300s
105mm
1/60 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 250
AF mode: MANUAL
White balance: AUTO
Flash: TTL -3
Nik Suite

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 31, 2012 at 1:50 AM

Sandy:
What a lovely color for this camelia! The drops are refreshing and the placement in the frame couldn't be better. The anthers look a little past prime though. The image is a little soft ?due to compression and I wish for a little more DOF since the bg is not an issue.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 31, 2012 at 7:10 AM

Classic presentation of a beautiful subject, Sandy. Expertly done.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 31, 2012 at 1:04 PM

Lovely work Sandy, nicely presented . Lovely pink tones and the drops are a nice touch !

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 31, 2012 at 4:02 PM

I like the colours of the flower and the BG. The drops are a great plus.

Congrats

D&L

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on January 31, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Very pretty portrait Sandy. I like the color and the pristine look to the bloom.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on February 1, 2012 at 8:52 PM

This is lovely, Sandy! Wonderful comp and great presentation of a beautiful flower. Love the pale pink color and the raindrops are great! It does have a soft look but I think that look works well for this flower.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

Sandy: Beautiful subject superbly captured. My inclination would be to want a lighter BG or a much more dark one. I also like the simple framing. Nicely done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 2, 2012 at 6:11 PM

Sheer delight, Sandy ! Love everything about this, but especially the way the lighting suggests the flower resting on the leaf behind, and also the softness of the flower. There's a sense of tranquillity about the image.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 2, 2012 at 11:10 PM

I really like the felling of the image. The slight softness creates a very nice mood and the sharp center immediately draws the eye.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 3, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Lovely pink blush against the grey bg. The drops add a nice dimension

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