Heart in Darkness

Gallery: FloraPosted February 1, 2013211 views15 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/25 @ f8, -1.7FF

This is our first calla of 2013. We have a large patch of them near our flagpole. The lighting here is from the spotlights we have on the ground illuminating the flag. When I noticed the light from underneath the flower lighting it up this way I thought it might be fun to shoot and I'm actually pretty pleased with how it turned out. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 1, 2013 at 2:43 AM

Bill

I can see why you are pleased with this one. The lighting is just right and there is just enough DOF to show the tip of spadix. Like the repeating arching pattern.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 1, 2013 at 6:04 AM

Very intimate perspective with the curves leading the way. The special lighting effect really brings this to the next level.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 1, 2013 at 6:17 AM

It is pleasing! Bill, this is quite masterful. I've shied away from partial images, mostly because mine never look this good. But this is harmonious.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 1, 2013 at 11:55 AM

It's a great perspective Bill, really like the sweeping curves and light play..
Very nice - Have a great weekend!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 1, 2013 at 1:19 PM

Beautiful! I really like the details in the larger version!

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Comment posted by William Gillis on February 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM

Another fine image Bill. I enjoy the perspective, the detail, color- Well done.

William Gillis

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 1, 2013 at 3:36 PM

The secret world of a calla , lovely work Bill !

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 1, 2013 at 3:49 PM

Absolutely splendid composition, Bill ! I also like the balance between the soft areas and the detail on the spadix tip and the right side petal. Above all, what a lovely glow from deep in the flower.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on February 1, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Well done, Bill. I like the curves, swirls and lines and the excellent glow.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 1, 2013 at 10:05 PM

Hi Bill

Beautiful color, light and lines. a stunning composition

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 2, 2013 at 3:51 AM

Very nice lighting and composition. I like the pattern on the petals very much.

D&L

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on February 3, 2013 at 12:08 PM

This is beautiful. It draws you into the flower.

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Comment posted by David E Lester on February 4, 2013 at 12:20 PM

Detail, color, texture and comp...excellent macro!!

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on February 5, 2013 at 10:41 PM

I like the different and unique composition. Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 7, 2013 at 5:38 PM

Bill, this image fascinates me. There is an incredible strength in the light coming up together with the lifting 'petals' that overwhelm the frame. Really splendid.
Cheers.

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