Really Red Peony

Gallery: FloraPosted March 16, 2014716 views17 comments

Hi Everyone,

A burst of color to welcome the spring.

Please see the larger version.

Thanks for taking a look and for your comments and critiques.

Sanjay

Nikon D800
1 sec @ f/11 ISO 100
Natural light. Tripod

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on March 16, 2014 at 10:38 PM

Stunning, love the mood in your edit. A very sultry red against a wonderful BG !

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Comment posted by Michael Cothran on March 17, 2014 at 9:40 AM

This is a beautiful rendition, well composed, well lit, and well processed. I like the overall darkness, but I do think the center should be just a tad brighter.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 17, 2014 at 12:38 PM

I like your perspective and the dark moody choice of exposure. You've handled the reds expertly. One of my favorite flowers and this is a nice specimen, well presented.

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Comment posted by Rebecka on March 17, 2014 at 3:51 PM

Wow! A gorgeous specimen, captured expertly. I love the black in this image, which contrasts with the deep red of the flower and gives a very moody overall feel. I would immediately enter this into: http://chasingthelight.info/workshops/163/ !

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 17, 2014 at 5:42 PM

Really nice use of the light, Sanjay.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on March 17, 2014 at 6:40 PM

I love peonies, I wish I had some in my yard. This is very pretty Sanjay. Great details and nice light vs dark. Excellent, elegant feeling photo.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on March 17, 2014 at 10:43 PM

Beautiful image! I love the deep, rich red color and the dark bg.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 18, 2014 at 11:27 AM

Stunning presentation! No nits. Taking it dark really worked for this, especially the reds.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on March 18, 2014 at 11:00 PM

Wonderful interpretation, Sanjay. Excellent combination of darkness and colors. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 20, 2014 at 7:36 AM

A very beautiful study in light and shade, Sanjay !! The colour combinations also are eye catching and harmonious. A very fine image !!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 22, 2014 at 5:39 PM

The thumbnail does do this image justice, that's for sure. Seeing this is breathtaking! Well done, Sanjay!!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 23, 2014 at 5:52 PM

Sanjay: Love the lighting and dark color palette. Superb shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 28, 2014 at 12:33 PM

Many congratulations on the EP for a very fine image, Sanjay !!!!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on March 28, 2014 at 1:29 PM

Sanjay I have lost this beauty and now I can admire it. A very well deserved award.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on March 28, 2014 at 3:19 PM

Sanjay,
This shot has a great mood and the colors are sweet.
Congratulations on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 28, 2014 at 7:12 PM

Beautiful - perfect colours, DOF, perspective, and overall comp.
Congrats on the WP!

Sandy

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on March 28, 2014 at 10:12 PM

Thanks a lot for the Weekly Pick!

Thank you also for the encouraging comments and feedback. I really appreciate it.

Regards,

Sanjay

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