Osteospermum

Gallery: FloraPosted October 4, 2012107 views15 comments

This is a new bloom (see the slightly folded petals). I was drawn to the multi point star like effect this would create.

ND300s, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor @ F/6.3 with 36mm ET, 1/160 SEc, ISO400, Diffuser and Tripod. Shot Horizontal and cropped square for presentation.

Thanks a lot for your comments on White Begonia and let me know if this one appeals to you or not.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on October 4, 2012 at 9:04 PM

These osteospermums are amazingly beautiful, especially the blue centers. The square comp works well, Ram, as does the green bg. My only "nit?" The thumbnail does not do this one justice.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on October 4, 2012 at 9:05 PM

This pulses with purity and beauty. The flawless flower is perfectly presented. You probably knocked down the lrc already ...but I would try for a little more to mitigate the diagonal bring corner to blend better with the dark b/g. That is a very ...minor nit...of little consequence to the superb shot.

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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on October 4, 2012 at 10:55 PM

I love the star burst look and the bulls eye composition sets it off nicely. The slight bluish cast of the petals works well with the blue center. I would darken the foliage in the lower right corner.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on October 5, 2012 at 6:59 AM

Great capture and display Ram. Beautiful in every way.
Bob

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 5, 2012 at 7:51 AM

Perfection in the flower itself and your presentation.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 5, 2012 at 7:57 AM

Perfect in every way for me, Ram ! Love the purity of the whites and the emergence of the touches of pollen which counterpoint the symmetry of the flower.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 5, 2012 at 9:28 AM

Very nice Ram, I truly admire your floral work.
The Osteospermum makes for an incredibly beautiful subject, and in this new bloom you've shown it in all its glory

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Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on October 5, 2012 at 10:12 AM

Very beautiful !
It has a strong graphic effect.
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 5, 2012 at 5:52 PM

The sharpness is mesmerizing Ram - when I just stare at the center. An excellent shot. Great exposure. Very pretty.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 5, 2012 at 8:32 PM

Ram:
The best hotels only get a 6 star rating but I really like your 21 pointed star. Fabulous image.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 5, 2012 at 11:25 PM

This certainly is appealing, Ramamohan. No suggestions for changes or ways to improve from me.
Very sharp.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 6, 2012 at 5:01 AM

Ram,
I like the sharp blue center of the flower and the clear white petals because it contrasts nicely with the dark green BG. Symmetrical composition works very well here. Excellent photo.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 6, 2012 at 11:26 AM

Mesmerizingly beautiful! The glow is almost hypnotic.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 6, 2012 at 10:04 PM

Hi Ram

A perfect bloom perfectly presented

Again excellent light, color and detail