Giant Blue Flag Iris

Gallery: FloraPosted April 12, 2014140 views9 comments

The Louisiana state wildflower (Iris giganticaerulea) makes its appearance in the Jean Lafitte area early to mid April, and it's a real showpiece here blooming for around two weeks. Weather conditions were perfect this morning with calm conditions in the Jean Lafitte Nature Study Park a few miles south of the national park. There were lots of blooms there and more on the way. Taken in early morning overcast light. Full frame, larger image included.

E-5 ZD50-200 @200 Manfrotto 3265 on GT2531, ISO 100 1/5 f6.3 -1/3EV

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9 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 12, 2014 at 11:51 PM

Excellent composition and I like your dof, Bill. I do find the plant to the left a bit distracting, particularly the hot white stripe. If this were mine, I'd probably remove it as I don't think it adds to the composition. Beautiful colors and textures in the bloom.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 13, 2014 at 12:15 PM

Beautifully delicate rendering, Bill, with the sharpness exactly where it should be and a nicely graded background. That blue is extraordinary !

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on April 13, 2014 at 1:29 PM

Dennis, I had the exact same thoughts as you about removing the OOF bud, so here's the other option.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 13, 2014 at 3:30 PM

Bill: What a beauty and it must be a treat to see them in the wild. One of my favorite subjects superbly captured and presented. >=))>

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 13, 2014 at 4:18 PM

Hi Bill

Beautifully captured..... love the stunning detail and color.. excellent work !!!! the repost is even ..better

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on April 13, 2014 at 8:06 PM

Perfect, almost high key color and nice soft light on a lovely green gradient BG.

The repost is even better, now that I see it.

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on April 14, 2014 at 3:00 PM

I like the blues and POF for separation Bill. Great portrait in my opinion.
Bob

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 14, 2014 at 6:16 PM

The details in the bloom are spectacular and they are set off wonderfully by the close coordination of color in the background. The whites do seem a bit strong, especially the one in the lower stem. I actually like the added complexity of the original comp. the best.

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on April 16, 2014 at 12:45 AM

Excellent color and detail Bill. I like the repost. Very clean and crisp. Thanks for the background info.

Sanjay

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