Dahlia Abstract

Gallery: FloraPosted October 9, 2012108 views13 comments

Back to abstracts again. Dahlias did not vanish like I thought they would - they lasted until last weekend pretty nicely.

ND300s, AFS60mm F/2.8 Micronikkor, F/5.6, 1/500 Sec, ISO400, Morning Sun softened by diffuser and handheld. Needed more tries than normal due to the windy autumn conditions.

Thanks a lot for your comments on It's Autumn. I will clone out that stump many of you mentioned while I print this big. Is'nt feedback a wonderful thing !!

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 9, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Ram: You're really showing off with this one. Spectacular! >=))>

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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on October 10, 2012 at 3:36 AM

I love these abstracts. The gentle washes of color are a joy to behold. The two sharp edges, one near the top and one near the bottom, balance each other nicely.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 10, 2012 at 7:04 AM

Consummate art, Ram ! The yellow to pink pastels are sheer delight, as is the sweep of the petal line.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 10, 2012 at 7:29 AM

Beautiful flowing lines, Ram. Well seen and captured as per your usual high standard.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 10, 2012 at 1:18 PM

This is gorgeous Ram. Excellent lines and flowing forms. Thank you for all of the advice and good feedback on my abstracts. If you were to suggest a shorter lens for me to use for some of these, would you suggest something in the 60mm range or the 105mm range?

Thanks again.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 10, 2012 at 4:03 PM

Nathan - Would suggest 60mm range instead of the 105mm range. These abstracts are made at 1:1 magnification and they are next to impossible to do using Tripods. 60mm being light, enables handholding with some sound technique helping even more.

The trick in making these abstracts is to be as close to the petals as possible and at the same time making slight adjustments to align parallel to the petal edges. Tripod will be frustrating to say the least. Obviously its not going to be easy initially but after some tries you will get a good feel for it. The working distance for all my abstracts is in the range of 3-4 inches or less measured from the front of the lens.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 10, 2012 at 6:17 PM

Excellent abstract again Ram, this one has graceful sweeping lines that lead the eye on a magical mystery tour..
Was that before your time?

Or I like Bills comment - "You're really showing off with this one. Spectacular! >=))>

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 11, 2012 at 12:30 AM

Ram:
A double edge abstract. Just fabulous

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 12, 2012 at 11:11 AM

I will always be fascinated by these photos of yours.
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 13, 2012 at 4:37 AM

Excellent abstract with great exposure and soft focus! Perfect colors, very well composed.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on October 13, 2012 at 12:02 PM

Wonderful abstract Ram. The edges and lines are wonderfully displayed.
Bob

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 15, 2012 at 1:15 PM

The interplay between the two lines that are in focus and the soft light and color make this pure art, Ram!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on October 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

Love this one.. Color, lines, comp all top rate.

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