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Yellow Magnolia

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 21, 2012238 views9 comments
D300s
70-180mm macro @ 70mm
1/2.5 sec, f/16
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: +1 1/3
ISO: 250
AF mode: AF-C
White balance: AUTO
Flash: Off
Nik Suite

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by David Bostedo on March 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Hi Sandy - I really like the comp and central detail here, but the glow and yellows lacking some detail puts me off some. I guess this is orton'ed a bit? In any case, I think I'd like to see it done a little straighter...
Registered on May 5, 2006, 178 Posts, 2224 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 21, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Hi, David - if you want "straight" from me, you'll need to look at my birds. I do BIRDS "straight". :wink:

I do FLOWERS and macro stuff more creatively, usually with several filters.

Always appreciate your thoughts, though..


Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on March 22, 2012 at 7:19 AM
Very artistic, Sandy, per your usual standards. I like the comp, BG, and entire presentation. As for detail in the flower center, that of course is a matter of taste and artistic interpretation. I also like the glow on the petals, although it would also be nice if the drops were a little more noticeable. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 22, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Filtered or unfiltered, I like the lack of detail and the subtle coloring. The water droplets are, if anything, a bit distracting. :biggrin:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 22, 2012 at 9:28 PM
I like the soft look and glow of this flower, Sandy. The center of the flower really has some interesting details which you have captured well. Very delicate feel to this. Nice shot!
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Todd Bielby on March 23, 2012 at 1:17 AM
Sandy, I think this is very pleasing to look at. The filter kinda of works. I have used this with some of mine too. Sometimes I like it sometimes I don't. I can understand wanting a sharper center because I think there is a lot of detail in there that I want to see. But as you said its an artistic choice.
Registered on March 10, 2011, 169 Posts, 392 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 25, 2012 at 1:24 PM
Pretty sandy with nice soft tones.
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 25, 2012 at 7:04 PM
Oh how I wish we had the magnolias that open up into a saucer or wide like your great presentation here. Like the glamour glow effect... its a good choice for this image. Well done!
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 29, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Hi Sandy :wavey: Exquisite form and color :jump: i love the light from the filtered effect !!! especially on the petals, Very creative and artistic :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments