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Gallery: FloraPosted April 23, 201264 views4 comments

Another in my life of a magnolia. Soon to bloom. I kinda liked the wrapped and protected look of the bud.
D80, ISO 100, 70-300 @ 300, F18 @ 1.8sec, tripod, shutter release.
All comments and critique appreciated. Thanks
Bob

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4 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on April 23, 2012 at 10:01 PM

Bob, I like that protected look as well and how the dark green leaves frame the bud. Really enjoyed your Magnolia series (I recall you winning a WP last year for a Magnolia shot as well)

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I am a little intrigued by the slight loss of sharpness in your Magnolia shots. I am not certain if its due to subject movement due to a large enough shutter speed or diffraction kicking in at narrow apertures. Something you may want to analyze.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 24, 2012 at 9:29 PM

I agree with Ram. With a tripod, 1/300, ISO 100 this should be tack sharp.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 25, 2012 at 7:02 PM

i like the shot, but agree about the lack of sharpness.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 26, 2012 at 12:37 PM

The thumb really took my eye, Bob - the contrasts in light and dark especially and the centre focused comp. The slight softness in the bud I find a touch distracting, but this remains a lovely image, with the leaves adding their protective wrap for the emerging bud.

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