Star Magnolia Bloom

Gallery: FloraPosted March 25, 2012168 views19 comments

Was able to isolate a few blooms of my neighbor's star magnolia tree. Taken on a fairly breezy day with Canon 7D, using 100-400 IS lens. Like the colors in the background almost as much as the bloom.

Comments please.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on March 25, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Wonderful chromatic contrast and a skillful exposure job on this image- The almost squared composition is perfect as well- An excellent job on this tough subject, Fabio

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 25, 2012 at 5:14 PM

'Medusa-like' petals here Patricia. I like the tones, and the BG is very nice.

Nathan

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 25, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Gorgeous, Patricia. Expertly composed to expose the center, and the BG doesn't get any better. The square comp is perfect for the symmetry of the blossom.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on March 25, 2012 at 5:53 PM

Very nicely done Pat. I agree with you re the BG. It's perfect.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM

Hi patricia

Beautifilly composed, with perfect exposure and exemplary color and background!!

Love Nathans 'Medusa-like petals' description

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 25, 2012 at 6:59 PM

OH, this is a superb presentation Patricia, wonderful light, POF and depth. Superb work in my opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on March 25, 2012 at 7:18 PM

Beautiful image... something for me to aspire to!

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on March 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Interesting flower Pat. Nice sharpness and OOF BG

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on March 25, 2012 at 9:32 PM

I agree with you, Pat, that the bg is exceptional. I really like how you were able to get all the petals in focus. It's such a wild-looking flower, I would think that would be difficult. The peek in to the center is very well placed. Beautifully done!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 25, 2012 at 10:44 PM

Fine photo of a very strange looking flower. The dof is great and really shows off that nest of petals.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 26, 2012 at 1:42 AM

Gorgeous! I just love the different varieties of magnolias!
Great perspective here to catch all the wayward petals in a very pleasing position . The peek at the center is terrific, and, like you, I also love the BG.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on March 26, 2012 at 2:36 AM

wonderful,Patricia...the bg is fantastic and Dof perfect...great job!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 26, 2012 at 3:13 PM

These are so tricky to get to stand still and compose themselves - this one certainly has !! Superb whites, lovely composition and the perfect background, Patricia.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on March 26, 2012 at 10:36 PM

Lovely, Patricia. I can't recollect ever having seen a better rendition of a Magnolia.
The flower is sharp throughout. I agree with you about the BG.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 26, 2012 at 10:42 PM

I really look forward to seeing your work with magnolias each year. Just gets better and better.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on March 27, 2012 at 5:20 AM

Gorgeous "artwork" Patricia. Excellent color contrast between the flover and the BG. Well done!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 27, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Nicely captured with great dof. I like the movement the petals seem to create

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on March 27, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Wow. This is pretty much as good as it can get...love the background, and the main subject is perfectly captured.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 30, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Patricia: Jaw dr

pping beautiful. I like everything about this one.>=))>

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