Peppermint Poppy

Gallery: FloraPosted November 14, 2012103 views5 comments

This is from a rainy day at the Denver Botanic Garden. The poppies were huge, vibrant and swaying in the breeze. A great opportunity and an interesting challenge.

Nikon D300s,105 Nikkor f2.8 micro at f3.0, 1/640 at ISO 200.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 14, 2012 at 8:24 PM

Great color and detail and the water droplets add that extra touch. I've never seen these at the Gardens here, so I need to look closer next time! They are a cool variety.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 15, 2012 at 5:59 AM

Hi Russ,
A great use of colors and light. The depth of field is perfect. A well presented crop allows eyes to remain fixed on the beautiful red popy. This is a really excellent photo, and is a good example of flora photography. The red tones are beautiful and your composition with the contrasting light and colors and the water drops works so well. Very nice!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 16, 2012 at 6:44 PM

Russ, I find oriental poppies difficult to photograph because of their black interiors. You did well with this one. I like the striking red color against the contrasting green bg., and the center is nice and sharp.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 16, 2012 at 11:44 PM

Russ: Fabulous colors and I like your DOF management and BG. Really well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 17, 2012 at 10:39 AM

Hi Russell

Superb detail and striking color , make this image really stand out! very well done

Albert Darmo

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