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Duet

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted December 5, 2013275 views14 comments
Sony A77
Minolta 100mm macro
ISO 50, .8sec @ f16

Thought this pair made a lovely couple. All comments welcome. >=))>

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 5, 2013 at 6:27 PM
Love the subjects, the clarity and the presentation. Awesome image!
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 5, 2013 at 7:24 PM
Bill - It keeps getting better and better with each posting. I like that slight tilt in the plane of the petals to work the DOF and textures are very well highlighted.

I must try some frames like these next season.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on December 5, 2013 at 10:14 PM
gorgeous simplicity in composition. And the color and detail are amazing :toast:
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on December 5, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Did you put these two in a vase and against a black backdrop? The effect is quite beautiful.

Lucy: Yes to both. I used a simple black mat board for the BG. We have a high ceiling master bathroom that has south facing windows up high that allow lots of light in at different angles and intensities. I don't have any studio lighting but can arrange things for different effects and of course with no wind to deal with I can use a low ISO and long shutter speeds if necessary. The only thing I really have to pay attention to is the distance from the subject to the BG so that if I use fill flash I don't have to worry about casting a shadow. . . Bill
Registered on May 23, 2009, 800 Posts, 2042 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on December 5, 2013 at 11:33 PM
I agree with Ram - they're getting even better, Bill. Beautifully arranged, composed and captured. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on December 6, 2013 at 9:16 AM
I like the lighting, DOF and colors. A very nice image Bill.
Registered on April 20, 2008, 307 Posts, 604 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 6, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Another stellar, "studio" shot of these iris, Bill. The light/dark flower pairing is perfect against the black background and the extra side lighting adds a great glow to the stems.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on December 6, 2013 at 5:20 PM
Perfection! Love the light here and detail. Perfectly composed and so clear!
Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on December 6, 2013 at 5:24 PM
Stunning detail and beautiful lighting Bill. Wonderful image !
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 6, 2013 at 8:30 PM
A beautiful studio image, Bill. I am envious of the texture you brought out, especially on the flower petals! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 7, 2013 at 7:43 AM
Terrific lighting, very nice colors & details Bill.
Great comp, and the black BG's just perfect! :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Ramy on December 7, 2013 at 12:34 PM
Outstanding in all respects Bill,
Inspiring Image . . . :toast:
Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 12, 2013 at 3:18 PM
Please tell me there is a gallery waiting for these, Bill! Come on! I mean really? These are a tutorial in themselves about studio setups and lighting. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Henke on January 18, 2014 at 11:33 AM
Superb image!
Registered on February 20, 2012, 117 Posts, 285 Comments