Center of a Rose

Gallery: FloraPosted September 7, 2012290 views18 comments

I found a rosebush that is close to my home, so I've been spending time photographing it. It isn't looking that great, so no full on rose portraits...however, I attempted to get really close and get some shots that don't show the wilt.

I cloned out a few distracting stamens, some selective noise reduction and sharpening.
Nikon D200, 60mm, f/5, 1/200, ISO 320.

All comments and critiques appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Jaymes

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 7, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Jaymes:
This is probably one of your best close up shots to date. The anthers are nicely defined in the pink white wash. I think your perseverance in this genre is starting to bear fruit.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 7, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Jaymes - Highly pleasing shallow DOF shot - beautiful red colors there with a nice wash at the base. I agree with Gary that this is one of your best shots I have seen. I also like the fact that you put the focus on the anthers in the front. Its easy to miss that specially when you have so many with a wide enough aperture.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 7, 2012 at 9:37 PM

I like this a lot, James. Well seen/captured. I recently took a similar rose image that I was going to post in the future, but I think yours is better, so I am reconsidering.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on September 7, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Sweet shot Jaymes. I like how the stamens rise out of that beautiful color wash. Nice DOF/POF.

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Comment posted by Stephen Porter on September 7, 2012 at 11:14 PM

Beautiful colours! Good focus on the closer stamens. Love the choice of DOF
Great shot :)

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 8, 2012 at 3:13 AM

Marvelous - perfect DOF, great colour combination, and nice comp. The heavy dark frame doesn't do this justice.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 8, 2012 at 8:46 AM

Hi Jaymes

Agree with Gary, One of your best close ups. stunning color and interesting form. very pleasant to view

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Shrinivas Sharma on September 8, 2012 at 10:09 AM

Excellent close-up shot. At f/5, this is very well managed DOF

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on September 8, 2012 at 11:41 AM

I agree with Gary....this is your very best that I have seen so far! I really like the stamens rising out of a sea of petals!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 8, 2012 at 10:33 PM

I like this one quite a bit. From color to dof, and everything in between.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 9, 2012 at 9:16 AM

Jaymes: Frame filling fantastic BG and a fine DOF/POF choice. Well seen, conceived and composed. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 11, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Very nicely done, Jaymes. A delightful spread of stamens, in and out of focus, that keeps the eye interested. Beautifully lit, too - a fine image.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on September 12, 2012 at 4:02 PM

Congrats on a fine WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on September 13, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Beautiful image Jaymes! The colors, POV and DOF are excellent. Very well done!

Congratulations on the weekly pick!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 13, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Hi Jaymes

Congrats on a well deserved WP

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 14, 2012 at 3:22 AM

Many congrats on the EP, Jaymes !!

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on September 15, 2012 at 5:42 PM

Thanks for the weekly pick and the comments, everyone! They're so appreciated!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 17, 2012 at 4:37 PM

Hey, James! Great selective focus floral close-up! Heraty congrats on getting the Pick!!

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