Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted August 15, 2013165 views11 comments
Shot this last weekend. I don't think blooms get any more "full" than this sunflower! Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.
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Comment posted by Steve Zimic on August 15, 2013 at 8:50 AM
A perfect specimen without a petal out of place and you even got a bee which is great to show the scale of the flower. Love the blue sky background too but wondering if you added that.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 15, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Thanks, Steve. No, the blue sky is original to the image.
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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 15, 2013 at 12:19 PM
Very nice. I like the contrasting blue background and the bee is an added bonus.
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Comment posted by RL Potts on August 15, 2013 at 12:20 PM
I'm with Steve. I think you did something creative here with the exposure of the flower. Anyway, this is an excellent image. The bee and the pollen spill are a lot of fun. The glow of the flower is beautiful.
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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 15, 2013 at 4:33 PM
Wow! The pollen on the leaf and the bee add an extra bonus to an already gorgeous shot.
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Comment posted by Carol Nichols on August 15, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Scott, a beautiful in your face flower image. I love the blue, yellow and green colors plus the bonus of the bee and the pollen. Very nice.
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Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 15, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Scott, I really like the comp with the leaf in the lower right of the frame. The details of the sunflower head, the pollen and the bee is just amazing. Excellent image. Sunflowers are my favorite!
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 16, 2013 at 11:17 AM
Excellent textures and fine composition, Scott, with the touches of leaf at the bottom. Beautifully processed. A superb and highly appropriate image for the Challenge.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 16, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Such a bright and cheery image! Love the bright yellow against the blue sky and the details of the center. Nice comp too to include the leaf with the pollen. Of course, the bee is also a nice touch. He looks loaded down with pollen. . .time to make a trip back to the hive.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 16, 2013 at 4:53 PM
Can't add to what's been said Scott, except to say..
It makes a bold statement, makes me think SUNSHINE!
Very nice
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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on August 16, 2013 at 11:41 PM
This just radiates summer, great shot Scott !
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11 commentsIt makes a bold statement, makes me think SUNSHINE!
Very nice