First Magnolia w/ Edits

Gallery: FloraPosted February 28, 2012475 views31 comments

The first magnolias are out, along with the cherries, plums, daffodills, and crocus. I guess we have by-passed winter altogether in this very odd year.

D300s
70-180mm @ 78mm
1/10 sec, f/22
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1
ISO: 500
AF mode: MANUAL
White balance: AUTO
Flash: TTL-3 + handheld LED light

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 28, 2012 at 5:49 AM

Lovely, minimalist abstract, Sandy ! The shadows and the touches of purple make this for me - and the nice frame.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 28, 2012 at 5:57 AM

A amazingly effective presentation! Congrats on seeing this comp and knowing the very best way to present it!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 28, 2012 at 6:20 AM

Very nice! Beautiful composition & spot of color!

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Comment posted by Carlette Bragg on February 28, 2012 at 7:04 AM

Sandy, I admire your artistic eye. The touch of the purple and the way you have framed out the photo is very peaceful and very artistic.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 28, 2012 at 8:21 AM

Very lovely, beautiful presentation.

Ray

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on February 28, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Wonderful shot of this tough subject- The creamy whites are splendid and your composition is perfect- My best congrats, Fabio

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 28, 2012 at 9:45 AM

Beautiful work Sandy , very sensual lines and wonderful whites !

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on February 28, 2012 at 10:55 AM

beautiful abstract...I like the colors and your composition

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 28, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Sandy: GREAT high key rendition and a wonderful presentation overall, even down to the framing and BG. Superbly crafted shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 28, 2012 at 3:50 PM

Very nice abstract, Sandy. I like the soft colours and the frame too.

D&L

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 28, 2012 at 4:18 PM

Well presented Sandy. Excellent minimalist, high key image.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 28, 2012 at 7:03 PM

This is simple, but very pretty Sandy. I think I would like it better rotated 90 degrees CW. I love the splash of color.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Benjamin Olson on February 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM

Love the high-key presentation here! Great composition, I wouldn't change a thing!

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on February 29, 2012 at 3:43 PM

Very elegant look in this white on white image, Sandy!. Love the comp and curves of the petals. The touches of color add such a beautiful dimension to this. Great job!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 29, 2012 at 3:51 PM

Thanks, everyone -

Nathan,

Not so sure about this (but it's growing on me..)

Thoughts from others?

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 1, 2012 at 3:06 AM

Sandy:
This is really elegant and a fabulous image. I have been working on magnolia in the last week and find it difficult. Your presentation is very unique and the high key works well here. I think Nathan is suggesting a CCW rotation.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 1, 2012 at 3:26 AM

Ummm..ok... here is 90 degrees CCW -
I am REALLY not sure about this one -
Sandy

(PS: the original version is the actual orientation of the bloom on the branch)

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 2, 2012 at 12:38 AM

I do like the first repost Sandy. It looks like you did not crop off as much (or any) off of that repost - I think if it was cropped like the original post, and rotated like the first repost then that would work best for me.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Serban Simboteleca on March 2, 2012 at 9:30 AM

The composition and the tones are very elegant, Sandy. But I like it more without the frame

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 2, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Lot's of opinions on this one, although everyone (me included) agrees that this is a beautiful image. Personally, I like the orientation of the 2nd repost, but they all work well.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on March 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

Love this! Congrats on a wonderful win Sandy.

Ray

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 7, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Sideways, upside down, backwards... any way you wish this is a wonderful image! Congratulations are well deserved for the EP.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 7, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Many congrats on the EP, Sandy - this really is a lovely image and it's a well deserved honour.

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on March 7, 2012 at 12:17 PM

Beautiful image Sandy! I really like the high key presentation. The lighting and details are very well done. My preference is the original orientation.

Congratulations on the EP!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 7, 2012 at 12:23 PM

Sandy, I have losted this beautiful photo: an elegant, sinuous dance.
I have seen many versions but the original is my favorite.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 7, 2012 at 7:46 PM

Simply exquisite! Congratulations on an enlightened composition and WP!!

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on March 7, 2012 at 11:31 PM

Elegant and like a black n white for simplicity...yet, without the darkness.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 8, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Hi Sandy

Congrats on winning the WP

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on March 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM

Congrats on the well deserved WP!

D&L

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on March 10, 2012 at 2:07 PM

My congrats for this one again, a real beauty, Fabio

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Comment posted by John Launstein on March 14, 2012 at 5:27 PM

Sandy - this is a beautiful image made stronger by your wonderful use of line, form and colour. I actually like all three versions you've presented, but the original is what first grabbed me and I always lean toward the original orientation in nature.

Outstanding work, as usual!

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