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Nigella
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Nigella

by Elisabeth Czwikla

Gallery: FloraPosted August 19, 201284 views9 comments
one of my favorite flowers. Unfortunately don't have many this year.
comments always welcome

D300
ISO400
f/4.5
1/100s
105mm macro

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Ed Cordes on August 19, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Wonderful composition of this beautiful flower. I also like the nice soft colors. Only suggestion is that I would have preferred the DOF to be set so there were a bit more in focus petals in front of the bloom with the OOF area behind it..
Registered on November 1, 2003, 451 Posts, 3366 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 20, 2012 at 5:20 AM
A lovely flower beautifully photographed, Elisabeth ! I like especially the softness of the front petals, setting off the centre, and the gorgeous bg. Very nicely composed.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 20, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Very interesting flower and a lot to like about it. The colors in the image work very well together. This image seems to be a challenge dof. I would prefer to have the entire center of the flower in focus, but then the background would become even more busy because more of it would come into focus. I like the pov a lot.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on August 20, 2012 at 6:30 PM
No wonder you like this flower! I like all the vivid color!
Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 20, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Hi Elisabeth :wavey: I like how the main subject, and the BG blend together. The composition reveals your artistic talents,love the Excellent color, light, and DOF choice :smile:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 21, 2012 at 6:03 AM
Elisabeth:
Nigella is a favourite flower for Ikebana arrangement. The petals are so fragile that seems to fall off with the slightess touch. Also the seed pods have interesting shape and again very useful in the arrangement. I like the color in this variety and the sprinkling of yellow in the bg. Nice POV
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 21, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Elisabeth - Very nice frame. I particularly like the use of complementary colors here. Background rendition also looks artistic.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 22, 2012 at 12:17 AM
This image is just wonderful Elisabeth. The colors, and camera settings bring a superb portrait.
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 22, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Wonderful colors, Elisabeth. I love the contrast between the yellows and blues. A great capture!
Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments