Pristine Potential

Gallery: FloraPosted February 22, 2014180 views5 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 100, 1/80 @ f11, -2FF

One of our Jane Magnolia buds about a day away from fully opening. One of the problems I have shooting these is that the tree is very close to a brick wall which is a lousy BG. Chrissy also has amaryllis planted along the wall so finding a foothold without squashing something is tricky and requires some contortions that I'm finding harder to perform. But if the alternative is incurring the wrath of the master gardener, then a-twisting I will go. Shot this leaning up against the wall with the yard as the BG. Despite my poor mouthing I did enjoy the shooting session and the hint of Spring. All comments welcome.>=))>

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5 comments

Comment posted by Jim Gavin on February 23, 2014 at 3:44 AM

Wonderful color, sharpness and composition. Brightens my gray day here in eastern Washington.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 23, 2014 at 11:31 AM

The yard woks well as the background for this lovely flower, Bill. Superbly executed to reveal the textures and very nicely composed !

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on February 24, 2014 at 12:15 AM

I really like the diagonal comp. on this fantastic portrait. Sweet.
Bob

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 25, 2014 at 7:03 AM

This is a wonderful portrait Bill. Great profile view. Looks like it was worth the trouble - and hopefully you stayed out of trouble too!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 26, 2014 at 5:27 PM

Bill in the larger view I have seen a perfect classical floral photo. 'Bravissimo'
Cheers.

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