Calla

Gallery: FloraPosted February 4, 2012261 views12 comments

Been away for a while as I have been way busy! Haven't even had much time to drop in so trying to play a bit of catch up! Shot this calla indoors. Multiple light sources used including and Otoscope to light the inside of the calla! Bounced flash and flashlight to paint also used. I just light playing with light!

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12 comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 4, 2012 at 1:17 AM

STUNNING !!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 4, 2012 at 1:44 AM

Roman:
The first thing that struck me about this image is the bright lines along the petals and I thought the light came from within the flower (before I read your commentary). You have done something I planned to do; I had in mind to use fiber optic cable to pipe the light into the flower but an otoscope would be a lot easier. Well done for this creative lighting. The surrounding light looks a little too even and I wonder if a gradient would make the image even more interesting? Just thinking aloud so not really sure till I see it.
Wonderful overall effect

BTW there is a dust spot just about the right edge of the bloom in the larger version (this is from someone who posted an image full of dust and pollen grain )

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 4, 2012 at 3:49 AM

Interesting treatment Roman. I like the lighting from the inside of the calla. Nice one.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on February 4, 2012 at 10:30 AM

Fantastic effect, the colour and lines on the flower are very impressive.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 4, 2012 at 3:29 PM

Do mercy, this is pretty! The lighting certainly does make this shot for you, Roman. I think I agree with Gary on a gradient for the surrounding light, but only enough to tease.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 4, 2012 at 4:25 PM

Nice lighting, a beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on February 4, 2012 at 4:49 PM

Beautiful, Roman! Your various light sources really makes this work.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 4, 2012 at 5:56 PM

Roman: One of my favorite subjects and a variety I especially like. Beautifully crafted shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by scott lanz on February 4, 2012 at 8:56 PM

Classic comp and beautiful lighting. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 5, 2012 at 12:06 PM

Nice creative technique.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 5, 2012 at 9:24 PM

Holy cow!

At first glance I thought you put a light inside the flower, but who on earth does that? < slap to forehead > Why, YOU do, of course!

Just standing here with my mouth hanging open and staring at the amazing result.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 13, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Beautiful light and color. Very nice work.

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