Sunflower, back view

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: FloraPosted August 28, 2012104 views18 comments

I think the backs of sunflowers are also quite beautiful.

Canon Rebel T1i. 180mm macro lens. F/6.3 at 1/250 sec. ISO 100. Tripod mounted, natural lighting.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 28, 2012 at 8:32 PM

I agree, especially when you photograph them! Another beautiful image, I love the texture and colors.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 28, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Carolyn - We are having a bad year here - probably due to the harsh summers we had. It looks as if we wont have any quality Sunflowers either this year.

Your Sunflower series has been impressive (so have most of your shots). This one is no different. Really like the POV and the light which has brought forward the micro details so nicely.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 29, 2012 at 9:05 AM

I too like the backs for flowers, especially the sunflower family with their hairy stems and sepals. This is a great view and the oof color reversal in the urc really keeps the sense of flow going.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on August 29, 2012 at 9:50 AM

The pov emphasizes the large size of the bloom, great detail and the dof is spot on. Also like how the background lets the viewer know that there is a field of them beyond.

Nice job!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 29, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Hi Carolyn

A very pleasant and interesting perspective of the sunflower, The quality of light, detail and color are up to your very high standards

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 29, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Like Mark, I like the diagonal layers in the image - green -yellow -yellow -green, with the soft diagonal corners and nice detail in the centers. The colors are very beautiful. Well done, Carolyn.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 30, 2012 at 4:44 AM

Carolyn:
Have been enjoying your sunflower series. This this another worthy addition to the series.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 30, 2012 at 11:44 AM

This is really wonderful Carolyn. Great DOF, great point of view, great point of focus - I like everything about it.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 30, 2012 at 11:56 AM

Outstanding color and detail. Beautifully crafted.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 30, 2012 at 1:10 PM

Perfect dof. Frame filling excellence.

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on August 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

Very nice, Carolyn. Sunflowers are perfect for a backside view, and you did a great job capturing it.

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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on August 30, 2012 at 11:36 PM

This is absolutely gorgeous Carolyn. I can't think of a thing I would want different.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 30, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Beautiful, Carolyn. Gorgeous detail and I love thew oof yellow in the bg. Lovely composition.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 31, 2012 at 6:26 PM

Sweet floral Carolyn, you've done an outstanding job IMO..
One of the best "back" side views I've seen, wouldn't change a thing.
Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 2, 2012 at 1:23 AM

Carolyn: Wonderful POV and inspired DOF/POF choice. Most excellent. >=))>

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on September 2, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Of your sunflower postings this is one of my favorites. Great color and detail; plus the
background is highly complementary.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 2, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Absolutely so, Carolyn ! Love the sharpness you've gone for here coupled with the soft fading of the petal edges as if into the sunlight. Great perspective on a lovely flower.

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Comment posted by Adam Smith on January 13, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Great image Carolyn. There is one small distraction and based on the image in whole it is a very small one. it is almost right dab center of the image - with the green. But, hey this image is gorgeous and I'd hang it on my wall with absolutley pride. You are absolutely right sunflowers are superb.

You do good work keep them coming

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