Eclipse

Gallery: FloraPosted April 8, 2012220 views22 comments

Nikon D300, 150mm macro.20mm ext tube.cable release F/20, 1/3sec, ISO 200. Please see the large version

I like how the variations of light around the disc of the bloom resembles an eclipse. The backlighting is done by natural and artificial light. Comments appreciated.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on April 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM

At first I did not like how dark the center of the flower was, but the title made me look at it a bit differently! This is a very original approach to shooting a flower in my opinion! I like all the patterns in the petals as well. Excellent DOF!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 8, 2012 at 8:56 PM

I agree with Eirini up to a point. I think there is more detail to be had, or at least tried for in the flower center.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on April 8, 2012 at 9:17 PM

Albert, I like the contrast between the dark center and the brighter backlite petals radiating out.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on April 8, 2012 at 10:04 PM

I like the idea with back light. It is important to see the larger photo where all the nice details are more visible. The point of view is perfect. Very well done Albert.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on April 8, 2012 at 10:39 PM

I like the unusual lighting in this, Albert! The backlit white petals flow nicely out from the wonderfully glowing center. Great comp and DOF choice also; nice sharp center.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 9, 2012 at 12:20 AM

Albert: Great title and a fabulous result. Exceptionally good shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM

Wonderful lighting and composition Albert. I like the outside the box thinking and efforts shown, and the results are top shelf inmy opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 9, 2012 at 12:50 PM

The backlighting on this is great. I really like how there glow and darkness in different places, especially the yellow rim around the center. Does look like an eclipse.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on April 9, 2012 at 1:31 PM

I really like this shot. I think the shadows work really well and the centre is just right for me.

Registered on April 29, 2011, 122 Posts, 431 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Bielby on April 9, 2012 at 2:42 PM

I like this Albert, but I wonder if the next time you try this if you could just put a small splash of light in the center by using a reflector or very low powered flash? Not sure if that would work because of the short distance from the lens to the subject. Love the back lighting and comp though.

Registered on March 10, 2011, 169 Posts, 392 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 9, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Think this works very well, Albert. There really is the feel of an eclipse - love the shifts in light and shade over the centre and also the petals.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on April 9, 2012 at 5:55 PM

I love the comp and the backlighting through the petals, Albert! I like the way the dark center looks in the larger version because I can see more detail.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on April 9, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Very cool and unique shot Albert. The larger version really needs to be seen to fully appreciate this one. Also a good example of how the title can make a big difference in how the image is perceived.

Well done.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Creatively done and named, Albert.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 10, 2012 at 5:03 AM

Hi, Albert. The larger photo is a must-see for this image to be fully appreciated. Very creative concept and excellent execution.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on April 10, 2012 at 9:11 AM

One of my fav styles of lighting. Beautifully done with fine detail and patterns in the leaves of the bloom. Terrific work.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on April 10, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Beautiful image Albert, such great detail, and I love the lighting work you did. great composition, you must have worked a long time on this one!

Registered on March 8, 2012, 39 Posts, 509 Comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 12, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Great experiment Albert, and very well titled ! Nice to see you playing and pushing some boundary's here.

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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on April 12, 2012 at 11:47 PM

Beautiful macro of a beautiful flower ..

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on April 14, 2012 at 1:25 PM

great idea, Albert...wonderful composition and backlight and the title is perfect! Very creative work...

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 15, 2012 at 6:03 PM

Awesome.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 4, 2012 at 1:20 PM

I like where you're going here Albert, and the "eclipse" theme..
The creative use of your back-lighting has produced a unique & appealing look!

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