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yucca crown

by gary phillips

Gallery: FloraPosted January 12, 2014166 views12 comments
There was mass yucca bloom across the Mohave last year. I've been told that it is a pretty rare event. I'm captivated by their beauty.
iso 100, 105mm, f/13, 1/100
c&c 's welcome and appreciated

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on January 12, 2014 at 4:27 PM
Very graphic image, Gary! Great symmetrical comp and wonderful sharp details throughout. The B&W treatment really highlights all the fantastic textures in this bloom. Wonderful lighting too. LOVE the B&W. . .but also curious how it looks in color?
Great capture of this rare event. :smile:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 12, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Gary: This is really nice. Marvelous conversion and a great capture of a compelling subject. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

PS: Welcome to the finest Flora gallery on the planet. You've set a high standard for yourself with this image and I'm looking forward to more.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on January 13, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Very nice shape and tonal range. Did you add any fill light to this? Looks studio perfect. :toast:
Registered on February 18, 2012, 534 Posts, 2755 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on January 13, 2014 at 11:48 AM
Very nice image, Gary! Excellent detail and lighting.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on January 13, 2014 at 12:34 PM
Thanks for the kind comments.
Rick, no fill light, she's au natural . :cool:
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 13, 2014 at 1:22 PM
Outstanding conversion. Such rich blacks, and soft whites. Reminds me of Ilford 50 film and Pearl paper. This should make one amazing print. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 13, 2014 at 3:10 PM
Well crafted conversion, Gary. Besides the good tonal range, I really like the symmetry!
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Rick Turner on January 13, 2014 at 5:07 PM
lIford 50 and pearl paper and I once had an affair. Don't miss the chemicals but do miss the tonal ranges. :eek:
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 14, 2014 at 6:46 PM
If that's the case, Rick, she was cheating on me. :jump:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 17, 2014 at 6:40 AM
Splendid composition and light, Gary.
Take care.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 30, 2014 at 11:51 AM
The B&W treatment here works perfectly - fine detail and perspective - congrats on the WP!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 25, 2014 at 8:39 AM
Especially nice light that made this conversion really pop Gary.
Excellent work & congrats on the WP :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments