Goatsbeard Seedhead (With Repost)

Gallery: FloraPosted June 26, 2012115 views14 comments

I did not have unrestricted access to this seedhead - would have been really nice to explore compositions up close. This was growing inside the flower bed in the local gardens and stepping there is a big no-no.

This is what I have anyway (and some more).

ND300s, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor with 36mm ET @ F/5.6, 1/250 Sec, ISO400, Plamp with diffuser held in my hand (no reach fixed to my tripod leg) and tripod mounted. Thanks a lot for your generous comments on Daylily and do let me know if you like this one.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 27, 2012 at 12:01 AM

Ram: I love these seed heads and the fantastic comp possibilities. I like this very much as posted and also see some merit for a crop to 5:4 from the right to emphasize the centers a bit more and almost make it look like a cell array. Superbly done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 27, 2012 at 8:07 AM

Excellent job of getting this one without breaking the rules

I like the plane of focus, it's right where it needs to be.
I agree with Bill about the other framing option to consider..
Very nice Ram

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on June 27, 2012 at 8:04 PM

Nice close-up view of this interesting seedhead. I like the combination of textures--the wispiness contrasting with the distinct lines. I agree a crop from the right might be a good option.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 27, 2012 at 11:32 PM

Repost with a different composition in line with the suggestions made. Modified the White Balance also to something more truthful to the subject.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 28, 2012 at 5:53 AM

Beautifully done, Ram ! I think the repost better as regards the WB but I rather like the soft lead in from the R of the original - that to me is more interesting.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Very nice Ram. Great point of focus, and a nice effect with the DOF that you chose. I like it a lot.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 28, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Just saw the repost - I think that I like the original best.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on June 28, 2012 at 11:11 AM

I prefer the original although would be tempted to crop just a bit from the right side of that one.
Terrific detail in the left centered portion thus drawing the eye to that area first. Nice stuff.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 28, 2012 at 2:45 PM

Ram, I really like the sense of a cellular structure with soft edges and sharp centers. I agree with the crop suggestion. The repost takes care of that very nicely.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 28, 2012 at 6:15 PM

Ram: I do like the repost but the original is still pretty special. >=))>

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 28, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Exquisite capture of pattern Ram. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on June 29, 2012 at 6:25 AM

Very nice shot, Ram! I love the soft pinkish color in the BG and your comp is great.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 29, 2012 at 8:52 PM