Dahlia Dreams 2 (+ alt.)

Gallery: FloraPosted October 11, 2012218 views16 comments

Thank you for commenting on "On Fire 2 and 3." Here's another dahlia abstract on the softer side. Taken at Fellows Riverside Gardens on 9/23/12 in morning natural light with Nikon D700, 180 macro, ext tube, tripod at f4, 1/500 sec (it was windy) and iso 400. Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.

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16 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM

Scott
Wow ! Another beautiful dahlia abstract. Lovely wash of color. I know there is no right way up for this image but viewing this on the iPad I like it more when rotated cw.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 11, 2012 at 8:08 AM

Thanks, Gary. Actually,rotated cw to vertical, as shown here, is the way it was shot. I forgot to mention that I rotated it ccw to horiz. I liked it better horiz, not sure why, but here it is vertical as shot.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on October 11, 2012 at 9:12 AM

A real treat for the eyes, lovely wash of colors as Gary says.
This is one that works in either orientation, to hard to call it

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Comment posted by Joana Roncero on October 11, 2012 at 9:44 AM

Great picture. The abstract appearance is wonderful. Congrats

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Comment posted by Brad Strong on October 11, 2012 at 10:48 AM

It looks good both ways. Very colorful and pretty without causing eye strain. I'd probably go for a little more depth of field if it were me.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 11, 2012 at 11:19 AM

Count me happy with the horizontal, because of the flow of color. More natural in the horizontal.

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Comment posted by William Gillis on October 11, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Scott,

Breathtaking abstract. I like the horizontal.

William Gillis

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 11, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Scott - I seem to like the flow much better in the horizontal (original version). I like the balance between the melted areas and the in focus area. There is just enough in focus for the eye to follow the flow.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 11, 2012 at 10:52 PM

Hi Scott

After looking at both versions, i like the second[vertical} much better

This is a very pleasing abstract that has sublime lines and color

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on October 12, 2012 at 9:30 AM

A lovey abstract, Scott! Wonderful colors with an appropriate DOF and well composed.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 12, 2012 at 12:26 PM

Very lovely, Scott ! Beautiful rhythms in the lines of the petal edges and a sensuousness that is very appealing.

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Comment posted by Scott Fricke on October 12, 2012 at 1:30 PM

Simply gorgeous lines and colors. I like it horizontal better as well, for some reason the lines seem to flow better, even though they're the same in either rotation.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on October 12, 2012 at 9:46 PM

Both are pretty for me. They look like shining silk. Fabulous!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 15, 2012 at 1:28 PM

And, what sweet dreams they are!

I like the horizontal slightly better. Great use of line, color, and light.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 16, 2012 at 9:10 AM

Hi Scitt,
Great colorful abstract. I like the fabulous vivid colors and the excellent soft feel. I prfer the horizontal version. Very well done..

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on October 23, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Love the lines and color. Beautifully composed and presented.

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