Straight-Up

Gallery: FloraPosted July 17, 2012268 views20 comments

No stacking, no BG blur, no flash..just a simple "straight-up" shot of this foxglove beginning to bloom. I like it "simply" for its progressive symmetry/view of the forming buds..
I'm a simple man

F/6.3, 1/40th, ISO 500, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 lens.

Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on July 17, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Simply beautiful and well done. I suggest a slight angle tilt from bottom left to upper right might fill frame better but this is two thumbs up

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on July 17, 2012 at 10:18 AM

I love the simplicity & repetition! Beautiful lighting! I also think the way you composed it works great.

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 17, 2012 at 10:49 AM

This tells a great story of "progression." Excellent symmetry, nice background, perfect dof.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 17, 2012 at 12:43 PM

Excellent way to show off the structure of this bloom Howard. Very nicely done. I like it!

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on July 17, 2012 at 2:22 PM

What I love about shots like this is that it really highlights the complexity of a very straightforward bloom. There are so many perfect little parts that all come together to create this masterpiece of nature. I love this for all of those reasons and for the pristine look of this foxglove!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 17, 2012 at 3:52 PM

It is so cool to scroll down from the top of this picture; it looks like the buds are forming before my eyes!

Wonderful, simple shot showing that a plants' beauty isn't only in its flower. Great details, wonderful background, and nice comp. Good vision, Howard!

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 17, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Wonderful repeating design, love the symmetry.

Ray

Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 17, 2012 at 9:12 PM

Howard - Lovely Floral Ladder

. I don't know if you noticed, scrolling the screen plays some games on the eyes. The super smooth silky background really adds to the aesthetics.

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Comment posted by Bunn Martin on July 18, 2012 at 6:25 AM

Exceptional shot, BG, and vantage point. I might of just passed by w/o even noticing.

Registered on September 17, 2011, 38 Posts, 167 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on July 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM

Love the green on green. The repetitive patterns holds the viewers attention. Would be fun to follow this as it continues to bloom.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 18, 2012 at 1:20 PM

High photographic quality. Bravo!
Take care.

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Comment posted by Shrinivas Sharma on July 18, 2012 at 10:05 PM

This one is very very nicely done. Amazing BG adds good depth

Registered on January 24, 2012, 33 Posts, 164 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 19, 2012 at 10:06 PM

Good for you!! Nothing simple about this but just fine work.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 20, 2012 at 8:58 AM

Extremely elegant composition. I love it.

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 21, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Hi Howard

Love It

The evolving patterns,and shapes, as i scroll down, are fascinating. superb detail and color

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 21, 2012 at 11:41 PM

Howard: Great plane of focus management and a very effective capture and comp with the most complementary BG. Ditto what Ram said about scrolling. Most excellent! >=))>

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on July 23, 2012 at 10:40 AM

Howard this is stunning, wonderful detail and I am in love with the simplicity of the shot!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 26, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Hi Howard

There you go

I said i'd be glad to congrat you, on your work, I'm a man of my word!! Congrats on a very fine image

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 26, 2012 at 4:33 PM

This thing looks dangerous.