Fluttering

by Ian Wolfenden

Gallery: FloraPosted October 29, 201283 views6 comments

A late flowering cosmos

Canon 400D, Tamron 55-200 lens @ 171mm, 1/250 sec @ f5, ISO 800, hh, touch of Color Efex blur.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Excellent color combo and perfect DOF with the blur.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on October 29, 2012 at 5:34 PM

Love the blur in the background; really gives this image a soft feel which fits well with the delicacy of this flower. Nice details and comp. . .great job handheld!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 30, 2012 at 1:52 AM

Ian:
A bloom with character! Like the movement implied in the fluttering petals. The bg blur is really nice. I have not tried color Efex but you cosmos series is enticing me to explore. I am ambivalent about the focused bud on the left; no sure if it helps or distract.

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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on October 30, 2012 at 9:24 PM

I'm glad the cosmos are still blooming for you. I like to have some flowery goodness in the fall. The pink flower with the bright green background gives me a feeling of spring.

I'm not sure about the bud. Maybe I prefer simpler compositions.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 2, 2012 at 6:55 PM

Ian: This is really superb plane of focus management. I especially like the inclusion of the bud and your DOF choice. Superbly done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 2, 2012 at 9:08 PM

Hi Ian

What an delightful composition

The inclusion of the bud works well for me.. this sublime Cosmos against the blurred bg is fascinating to see

Albert Darmo

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