Looking up

Gallery: FloraPosted November 12, 201271 views12 comments

Thought I might try a different perspective, somewhat out of necessity. The background just didn't work in a more traditional comp.
Nikon d300s, nikon 105 micro, 1/5 second at f5.6, ISO 200

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12 comments

Comment posted by Ken Henke on November 12, 2012 at 8:14 PM

This is a well composed image. The perspective works well. Perfect combination of sharpness and blur.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on November 12, 2012 at 8:19 PM

Thanks Ken, from the Denver Botanic Gardens, BTW.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 12, 2012 at 9:13 PM

Russ, I've shot this perspective on dahlias several times, but I don't think I ever achieved this level of success. I really like the color, tones, and dof. Only very minor nit is the messy hairs or whatever on the base of the sepal going to the left. I'd probably clone that small area, but that's a personal choice. Overall, I find this well done and quite eye catching.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on November 12, 2012 at 9:45 PM

Thanks very much Scott, I'm not sure what that lint/hair/mystery stuff is, but agree that cloning it out would be a good idea. It wasn't a sensor problem, just random debris I guess.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 13, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Russ: Inspired POV and a marvelous comp and capture. Top notch in every way. >=))>

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 14, 2012 at 7:17 PM

Very creatively composed, Russell. I really like this.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 14, 2012 at 7:37 PM

Hi Russ

This perspective works very well for me

love the fine detail and color. a very pleasing shot

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 14, 2012 at 8:16 PM

Nice detail in the back view. I really like the pov and the color is very natural. Well done.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 14, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Awesome perspective and lighting. Beautiful result.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 16, 2012 at 1:31 AM

Love this perspective - fine detail and sweet colours.
Very nice work!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Ester van Dam on November 21, 2012 at 5:20 AM

Beautiful different POV and i really like the soft leaves in the background!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 21, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Russ, I love your original glance at the flower.
Take care.

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