Echinopsis at dawn

Gallery: FloraPosted July 2, 2013282 views18 comments

Ten days ago the little bowl of my Echinopsis in a small pot gave birth to a very big flower. I had to support it for avoiding its breakdown. It bloomed at 11 in the night, I took some photos at 6 a.m. and it died at 10 a.m.. Now I am glad to make live longer this nice flower which is allowed to live only a few hours.

At dawn in our garden.

D700, Nikkor 200mm macro - f/16 and ISO 560

Thanks for comments and advices.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 2, 2013 at 11:35 AM

Gigi: Great capture of a wonderful moment. Outstanding lighting of a beautiful subject. >=))>

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 2, 2013 at 12:51 PM

Simply beautiful Gigi, in every way.
John

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Comment posted by Brad Strong on July 2, 2013 at 1:04 PM

This is really pretty. I like how it's sharp in the right areas and still pretty abstract overall. I like the comp and that it's not a straight on shot. There's a little spot of something in the LLC that I'd clone out if it were mine. The color on the right side petals seems a bit washed out. Perhaps spot brushing a little vibrance on them would help. Very impressive. I love it.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

The back lighting is spectacular and sets off all of the details in the bloom's center wonderfully. Well done, Gigi!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 2, 2013 at 4:01 PM

Gigi, this is superb! Best of yours that I can recall having seen! Bravissimo!

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Comment posted by Greg AshworthFanch on July 2, 2013 at 4:22 PM

What a beautiful story and photograph. This is the definition of floral photography. Well done!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 2, 2013 at 5:15 PM

Very nice, Gigi. Great details and pov.

D&L

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 2, 2013 at 8:06 PM

Gigi - Superb lighting going for you there. The textures in the petals are beautifully highlighted by that crazy good light.

A couple of minor observations -> I see two dust specks which can be removed to maintain the purity and freshness of the flower which is in immaculate condition otherwise and the small darkish triangle in the lower right corner.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 2, 2013 at 8:44 PM

What a beautiful flower, even if short-lived. The lighting makes this flower just glow! Very fine detail throughout, and it all has such a delicate feel to it. What a special experience to see this flower and record it's short life in such great pictures!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 2, 2013 at 10:27 PM

Beautiful, Gigi.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 3, 2013 at 6:22 AM

A superb image, Gigi ! Excellent composition, wonderful colour and light and fine detail. So good to have captured the flower at this time.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 3, 2013 at 10:20 AM

I love the light and detail Gigi. Wonderfully done in my opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 3, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Incredible image, Gigi. The light coming through the petals is wonderful as is the detail throughout the image. A gorgeous composition.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2013 at 10:58 AM

Expert comp and control of light, Gigi! Excellent detail and color as well. Superb work!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 10, 2013 at 4:23 PM

Congrats on the well deserved WP!!!