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In paradise
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In paradise

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: FloraPosted July 7, 2013131 views13 comments
D600 .. 150 Macro .. F/16 @ 1/100 sec tripod 2 sec delay release .. mirrir up


This Osteospermum reminds me of colors i would see in paradise comments appreciated, please see large version

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on July 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM
I really like the colors in the flower. The way the deep blue in the center stands out against the white really works.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 7, 2013 at 7:31 PM
I agree, Albert! :smile: These flowers can have such beautiful colors. Your flower looks so nice and "clean" compared to mine which has lots of pollen covering it. Good details and nice natural background.
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 7, 2013 at 8:39 PM
Beautiful image, Albert. I like the composition and color and your use of DOF really sets the bloom apart from the background
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on July 7, 2013 at 9:38 PM
Very pretty, Albert. The surrounding soft greenery is a great bg for the star subject. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 7, 2013 at 10:41 PM
Albert:

Excellent take on this. The slight eccentricity of the flower adds interest. Love the colors. :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 7, 2013 at 10:46 PM
It would be a joy in they were there, Albert! Magnificent color, excellent comp and lighting. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 8, 2013 at 5:29 PM
A fascinating alternate view of a terrific flower. The colors in the petals are spectacular and the center with it's blue and yellow parts adds so much interest. I can see why these would be a gardening photographer's favorite.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 8, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Albert - As good as it gets. Great colors and gradations on the petals radiating from that purplish center. The little bit of yellows in the center also add to the interest.

Compositionally though I am not sold completely as the flower is looking left, putting it more to the right might have been my preference.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 8, 2013 at 6:19 PM
Lovely, Albert. Great composition and the colors are fantastic.

:toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 8, 2013 at 6:20 PM
My favorite model never fails to enchant me when perfectly shown in a photo. Excellent work Albert.
Take care.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 9, 2013 at 11:34 AM
Wonderful colors and bg. I like your selection of bright to dark. Beautifully executed.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 9, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Love the way you've set this flower among the leaves, Albert. A beautiful high contrast image !
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 16, 2013 at 12:20 AM
Beautiful in all ways, Albert! Comp, light, color, everything.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments