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Mums close-up
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Mums close-up

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 24, 2012296 views14 comments
Nikon D300, 150mm, F/22, 1sec, ISO 200.

A close-up of the center of a chrysanthemum. Comments appreciated.

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on April 24, 2012 at 8:33 PM
This is very beautiful, Albert! I like the lighting in this and you handled the whites very well. Great comp and sharp details in the center.
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on April 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM
That is great detail Albert and I like the way the white pedals all go off the frame. The exposure with all that white is right on too. nice one.
Registered on March 24, 2010, 73 Posts, 1268 Comments
Comment posted by Hali Sowle on April 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM
Beautiful Albert! I like the composition with all the white petals filling the frame to the edges and exposure and detail in the whites is perfect.
Registered on January 9, 2008, 36 Posts, 582 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on April 24, 2012 at 11:08 PM
Beautiful, Albert. Exceptionally nice lighting. The whites are clean and pure, but with nice texture. The center is very sharp throughout. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on April 25, 2012 at 5:00 AM
Excellent close-up view- Like the interesting perspective and the perfect treatment of the whites- Very well done, Fabio
Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 25, 2012 at 7:47 AM
Well exposed and great detail at the mums center, nice closeup comp Albert.
I like it :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Diffley on April 25, 2012 at 11:46 PM
Capturing white like this in flowers is a challenge, especially pulling out detail. Center is terrific!

Looks like some of the petals on the left are slightly blown out? Not sure, but is this the fall out of shooting the lower portion in the shade? Trying ot get a better idea of the shooting situation. May be the use of a translucent reflector may of helped?
Registered on April 8, 2012, 52 Posts, 279 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 2, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Very beautiful image, Albert - many congratulations on the WP !
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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on May 2, 2012 at 4:56 PM
Beautiful! Love the comp! Congrats on the weekly pick, Albert!
Registered on February 8, 2011, 254 Posts, 1302 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Diffley on May 2, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Way to go Albert! A WP winning image!
Registered on April 8, 2012, 52 Posts, 279 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Hi Albert,
acept my sincere congratulations to WP. :toast: A wonderful shot .Very nice simple colors and very good lighting. Excellent focusing and POV. :toast: I don't know how could I miss this presentation earlier :confused: Good wotk. :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 5, 2012 at 8:33 AM
Beautiful light and great DOF congratulations!
Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 5, 2012 at 12:24 PM
Congrats on the WP! Just lovely -
Sandy
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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 8, 2012 at 7:17 PM
Congrats on your WP.. well deserved.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments