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Young Cosmos
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Young Cosmos

by Ian Wolfenden

Gallery: FloraPosted September 7, 2012133 views14 comments
Another cosmos, this time one fairly recently opened.

Canon 400D, Tamron 55-200mm lens @ 144mm, 1/160 sec @ f9, -0.33 ev, ISO 400, tripod.

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM
I like the graceful arch of the stem and comp, great BG Ian.
I especially like your POV, feels like I'm peekin' a quick look inside :wink: Well done & have a great weekend! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Southard on September 7, 2012 at 2:30 PM
Ian, nice color and great detail in the center. :cool:
Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on September 7, 2012 at 2:50 PM
Symmetry is like seeing a rocket's flare-out or some action shot. Right-nicely framed too.
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 7, 2012 at 3:20 PM
Ian: Just about perfect for my tastes. Superbly crafted image of a beautiful subject. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 7, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Marvelous - love the comp, detail, pov allowing a peek inside, and the colours.
What grace!

:toast:
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 7, 2012 at 8:32 PM
Pure art, Ian.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 7, 2012 at 8:43 PM
Ian
Flawless and fabulous. Like this a lot. :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 7, 2012 at 9:13 PM
Ian - Text book perfect. Highly enjoyable shot. Love the colors and how the center is seen through the gap in the petals !
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on September 7, 2012 at 9:38 PM
Beautiful, Ian. Love the curving stem, the nice bg, the beautiful petals, and the perfectly positioned center. Great Cosmos image. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on September 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM
This is another beautiful one, Ian. Great composition, I like the curve of the stem and the view of the center of the flower. Lovely colors, too. :toast:
Registered on June 28, 2010, 47 Posts, 590 Comments
Comment posted by Stephen Porter on September 7, 2012 at 11:16 PM
Gorgeous shot. Beautiful composition. Lighting is spot on and has produced great colour and detail throughout.
Registered on August 27, 2012, 56 Posts, 69 Comments
Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on September 8, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Nice! I like the exact curved view with just enough visible of the flower center...lovely in every way!
Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 9, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Hi Ian :wavey: Extraordinary!!!!!! So typical of your fine work :smile: Beautifully conceived and presented :toast:
Albert :toast: Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on September 9, 2012 at 10:23 PM
Beautiful work Ian, love comp and the colours as stunning !
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments