Liriope

Gallery: FloraPosted February 6, 2014675 views6 comments

Liriope, or sometimes known as Lilyturf, is a grass-like groundcover that comes in many different types. The flowers are pretty but I especially like the plant for use as a filler or for lining the edge of a flowerbed. Grows very easily in our area, in sun or shade, and is easily divided.

Canon 60D. 180mm macro lens. F/4 for 1/20 sec. ISO 320. Tripod mounted, natural lighting.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 7, 2014 at 11:50 AM

I like the comp, colors, and bg. The purple border frames the image very nicely.

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on February 7, 2014 at 8:39 PM

I loved the thumbnail, but find the actual image suffering due to lack of (consistent) DOF in the purple flowers, and/or perhaps the motion of the flowers also. They are the eye catchers here, more so than the variegated plant. Reading your specs, you obviously did not have much light, plus you probably had to contend with some wind. The post processing looks fine, as is the composition, but alas...the lack of "purple" focus makes it a deal breaker, IMO.
In Tennessee, I have these following my walkway from the street to the house, plus as border plants elsewhere - both variegated and non-variegated. We call it "Monkey" grass. Thanks for the more accurate naming.

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on February 8, 2014 at 10:39 AM

I think I might like more depth of focus in this case Carolyn. Just my humble opinion.
Bob

Registered on January 29, 2014, 35 Posts, 398 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on February 8, 2014 at 11:27 AM

Thanks for the comments! I agree the focus leaves something to be desired.

I think I got enamored with the colors and background, and didn't pay enough attention to the focal point. This is where NPN can be so helpful to get other viewpoints. Maybe I'll play around with some softening filters for this image and see what I come up with.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 8, 2014 at 6:05 PM

Carolyn: Great BG and a wonderful subject. Good DOF choice as well. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 13, 2014 at 11:51 AM

The background makes this one great for me. Love it!

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