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Magnolia Bud
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Magnolia Bud

by Ian Wolfenden

Gallery: FloraPosted March 28, 2012111 views7 comments
My suburban area is suddenly awash with magnolias in unseasonably warm weather.

Canon 400D, 135mm, 1/800 sec @ f7.1,hand held.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on March 28, 2012 at 9:40 AM
My first impression? Magnolia bud raising from the fog. Wery well composed and presented. I like also the nice frame which fits very well to this photo. :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Geoff Powell on March 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM
I like the unusual composition. At first glance of the icon, I didn't appreciate what seems to me like a flower in the foreground completely blurred out. After having seen the larger image I think it works. I get the feel of a nice soft gradient between the two prominent colors with the very sharp accent of the bud as the focal point. This exudes a sense of depth in what might have otherwise been a flat background with a flower in front. Nicely done. Something I probably wouldn't have thought to do myself. The color is immense.
Registered on March 20, 2012, 21 Posts, 170 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 28, 2012 at 5:58 PM
Hi Ian :wavey: The pink mist and color wash in the BG is perfect against the delicate magnolia bud :jump: A wonderful presentation :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 28, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Your image makes me think the magnolia swirled like a cyclone to arise from the pink mist. Taking action shots now? Seriously, nice take on this magnolia. Different and pleasing presentation.
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 29, 2012 at 1:40 AM
Nice wash from the cram Ian. Nice color too.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Derek Yow on March 29, 2012 at 8:14 AM
I think you nailed this cram Ian. The little bit of texture works nicely in the pinks, and the color transitions to the bud perfectly.
Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 1, 2012 at 1:06 PM
The triumphant Magnolia rising out of a pink mist ! Beautiful work Ian. :toast:
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments