Calla Vortex

Gallery: FloraPosted April 30, 2013195 views9 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/500 @ f11

We have had a phenomenal crop of callas this spring and just when I think they are about done a new bunch of blooms pops up. I liked the light on this and the effect of focusing on the petal edges and not the spadex. All comments welcome.>=))>

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9 comments

Comment posted by Jimmy Baker on April 30, 2013 at 10:48 PM

A really nice take on a much photographed flower. A strong composition,. Well Done!

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on April 30, 2013 at 11:06 PM

Wow, Bill, that's an enchanting composition. I would not have thought about focusing on the near edges of the petals, so I am really glad you "showed me the light." And the light here also looks gorgeous, especially combined with the softness of the interior of the flower.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 30, 2013 at 11:10 PM

Very cool geometry, Bill, and I like the dof you chose.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 1, 2013 at 4:51 AM

Bill:

Help! I am getting sucked in by this image. Love the fact you focused on the front edge rather than the spadix as most people would be inclined to do and the effect is fabulous.

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 1, 2013 at 5:32 AM

Very nice DOF and composition Bill, I also like the soft color and light. Well done.
John

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Comment posted by Reed Bowman on May 1, 2013 at 3:19 PM

Agree with previous comments....I think you dof choice was inspired. I like the sharp focus only on the swirling edge...very creative and striking

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM

Knew that this was yours when I saw it, Bill. Great use of lines and point of focus. Nice DOF too. I like it a lot!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on May 2, 2013 at 3:32 AM

Love the lines of this Bill! The softness is very appealing as well. Strong comp.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on May 3, 2013 at 12:06 AM

Love the comp here Bill..especially the vanishing top .well done

Balan Vinod

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