Flora - 2nd HM

Gallery: EPA 2012Posted May 25, 20121,711 views29 comments

2nd Honorable Mention - Flora

Orange Symphony

Hi all.

Taking a short break from crammed blue zephyrs for this 'Orange Symphony' osteospermum. I know that this is a basic comp - I really liked the colors of the bloom.

Any and all thoughts appreciated.

Nathan

Nikon D7000, Sigma 180 macro, tripod, ISO 200. f5.6 (I think)

Comments

29 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 25, 2012 at 7:07 PM

And a symphony it is..Great point of focus & use of f/5.6.
I like the purple ring of color that draws your eye to the heart of the matter.
Well done & have a great weekend Nathan

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 25, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Oh, I like this one.. great composition here, really makes you feel the flower radiating out from the middle!! lovely colors .......

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 25, 2012 at 9:34 PM

Radiant, Nathan. I like the yellow and purple concentric circles, and the extra bit of DOF in the front center. No nits; looks perfect.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 25, 2012 at 10:27 PM

Nathan this is according to my taste. I like the color much more than the prevous blue. Nice compo with excellnt DOF with professional blure. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 25, 2012 at 11:04 PM

Nathan - Very nice angle and composition. The focus at the beginning of the center works for me perfectly.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 26, 2012 at 1:22 AM

Nathan: Even the thumbnail spiked my W

W meter. Dynamic choice of POF/DOF and spectacular color palette. Just a great shot! >=))>

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on May 26, 2012 at 3:23 AM

Great warm palette, DOF managing and composition on this one- Very well done, Fabio

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 26, 2012 at 5:54 AM

Basic but beautiful Nathan. The rays of the blue sun are outstanding. Really a splendid photo for me.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 26, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Nathan:
I am immediately drawn to this image like been dragged into the black hole. Fantastic sweet image. Very powerful.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on May 26, 2012 at 9:48 AM

Lovely work Nathan, !

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on May 26, 2012 at 11:50 AM

The colors and POF make this for me Nathan. Super work.
Bob

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 26, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Hi Nathan

Love it !!! Stunning color, light and detail

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Gary Jacobson on May 27, 2012 at 3:52 AM

Very nice image Nate! I like the nicely controlled DOF, colors and composition.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 27, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Consummate art, Nathan ! I love the cool glow from the centre and the dof - a fascinating take on the osteospermum

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on May 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Unusual placement of center works beautiful, as does DOF. Very well done.

lucy

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 30, 2012 at 5:19 PM

Many congrats on the WP, Nathan - a superb image indeed !

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on May 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Hey Nathan. Congrats on your well deserved EP.

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Comment posted by Rick Diffley on May 30, 2012 at 10:10 PM

WP winner (-: Congrats Nathan.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 31, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Congrats on the WP.. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 5, 2012 at 1:26 AM

Great WP - lovely colors, comp, processing - superb!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 5, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Congrats on a beautiful presentation and well deserved award. Larry

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 5, 2013 at 12:35 PM

Nathan, what a splendid portrait of the best floral model. I missed it. A very well deserved award. Bravo!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 5, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Nathan - congrats on this stunning image's win - 2012 2nd Honorable Mention - Flora

Sandy

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 5, 2013 at 2:39 PM

Nathan - Congratulations

. Looking forward to many more stunners in 2013 including those delicious Crams. All the best.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 5, 2013 at 8:11 PM

Congrats on the EPA! An absolutely gorgeous image!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 6, 2013 at 6:43 AM

Congrats Nathan !!!

Looking forward to seeing more crams in 2013

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 6, 2013 at 3:05 PM

Hi Nathan..... Congrats on the EPA

well deserved

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 15, 2013 at 9:06 PM

Congratulations Nathan. Stunning image.

pat

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 1, 2013 at 8:44 PM

Again congrats on your award.. You asked about the lights... I purchased them from Adorama, fluorescent to reduce heat, two 500 with umbrellas and a 250 spot with cone... all three had stands, a case to carry them, and rated at 5500k. The cost was aproximately 250.00. very pleased with them. hope this helps... larry

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