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Tulip Abstract-4
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Tulip Abstract-4

by Ramamohan Pai

Gallery: FloraPosted May 6, 2012146 views17 comments
Another rather simple one from the Tulip Series. Really liked the sherbet-y colors on this one.

ND300s, AFS60mm F/2.8 Micronikkor, F/7.1, 1/100 Sec, ISO200, Morning Light and Handheld. As shot, Full frame, magnification close to 1:1.

Thanks a lot for your comments on Tulip Abstract-3 and do let me know what you think of this one.

Comments

17 comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 6, 2012 at 6:33 PM
Just to give you a sense of what this all about and how the pictures are made, please see that actual scene and flower. The petals in the Red Box is where this photo was made :biggrin: .

It was windy and that is why you can see the plamp holding the bloom. Overnight Rain has beat up the flowers pretty hard as well.

I use a handkerchief to clean up the petals and the edges to remove dirt and water first. Sometimes cloning out these things can be time consuming specially on the edges which is where I focus.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 6, 2012 at 7:29 PM
Another gorgeous curving abstract. I'd like to order a box of these popsicles. :smile:
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on May 6, 2012 at 9:20 PM
Simple (as in not a complex image, not simple as in falling off a log), but very effective. Nice light and colors to go along with the focal line.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on May 6, 2012 at 9:34 PM
Definitely looks like rainbow sherbet Ram...beautiful abstract.
Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 7, 2012 at 1:41 AM
Ram:
You are making me drool with all these fabulous tulip abstract. :eek:

Thanks for showing the set up and the clean up tips. Must try this some time (when I find the time to shoot again . :frown: )
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 7, 2012 at 2:29 AM
Great artwork. Ram I like the very smooth color contrast on the flower created by (soft?) morning light. This image could be also successfuly placed in photoart gallery. :smile:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on May 7, 2012 at 7:25 AM
another great abstract, Ram...the curve and colors are wonderful!!!

Brigitte
Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 7, 2012 at 9:05 AM
Love the kind of rainbow effect of this one, Ram - superb colouring and sharpness choice. Thanks, too, for the full shot - I've always wondered how exactly you got these abstracts !!
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on May 7, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Gorgeous and the colors just glow. Thanks for the info on how you shot this.
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 7, 2012 at 1:22 PM
A fantastic shot, Ram- The softness of the blending colors is splendid, and your composition is remarkable, as always- Many thanks also for the info of the shot, very useful- My congrats, Fabio
Registered on December 3, 2010, 90 Posts, 1614 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on May 7, 2012 at 3:07 PM
Another beauty, Ram. Thanks for the explanation, really interesting.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 7, 2012 at 7:53 PM
Another signature masterpiece, Ram. Thanks so much for the generosity of showing us how you do it. Your ability to focus in on the edge is just brilliant. It is razor sharp and makes the whole thing work. Hat's off to you! :cool:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on May 7, 2012 at 9:30 PM
Another fabulous image! I love those colors, and the composition is wonderful. So effective...
Jaymes
Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 7, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Hi ram :wavey: I must buy some tulips, mine all froze, in a cold spell..... Ram. you make it look easy. and doing this hand held :eek: just awesome!!! A masterful composition, with sublime color :smile: :jump:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 8, 2012 at 2:13 AM
The lines are stunning, and the colors are awesome Ram. Your abstracts are wonderful. Great work.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 8, 2012 at 7:26 PM
Another winner. Absolutely beautiful.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 10, 2012 at 10:07 AM
So well done it made me smile. :biggrin: :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments