Poppy

Gallery: FloraPosted June 16, 201485 views9 comments

Probably Oriental Poppy in the shape of a not so deep pan. Wind blowing the petals onto the center was the most painful thing while shooting, so I had to use my fingers to keep the petals open while shooting. The flower was held in place by a plamp.

Hi Rez Version <--- Linky to Hi Rez Version

A slightly different composition can also be SEEN HERE <--- This is from a slightly faded flower, so the colors are not as rich.

ND300s, AFS 105mm F/2.8 Micronikkor @ F/16, 1/80 Sec, ISO400 and Tripod.

Thanks a lot for your comments on Creeping Sedum and let me know what you think of this one.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on June 16, 2014 at 10:23 PM

One of my favorite flowers, Ram. Beautifully rendered in this image. My poppies have a significant contrast range, and I've had difficulty shooting poppy centers, but the contrast and exposure here is prefect.

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on June 16, 2014 at 11:53 PM

Outstanding Ram. Stunning color and detail. Superb in every way. Well done!

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on June 17, 2014 at 1:39 AM

Excellent detail in the center of the poppy for having to deal with the wind. I like the different shades of orange lines and also think this would make a nice vertical as well.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 17, 2014 at 12:26 PM

I love the color and the sharpness of the center, Ram. Very elegant portrayal. Great job shooting such a nice shot in such tough conditions.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on June 17, 2014 at 2:58 PM

Ram, a simply wonderful shot.i like the flames of color departing from the center of the flower.
Perfect details and composition.
D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 18, 2014 at 3:19 PM

Hi Ram

I always love the symmetry of your work. i wish i could find perfect subjects like you do.... love the beautiful form , light
and color here

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 19, 2014 at 7:24 AM

Wonderful flame-like rays bursting from the centre, and your customary precise sharpening, Ram. Great control of those bright reds and yellows - gorgeous image !

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 20, 2014 at 1:46 PM

My favorite flower Ram and one I have yet to successfully shoot in color. This is so good...

As fine a poppy image or image as I've seen.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 22, 2014 at 11:18 PM

Ram: Not sure how I missed this but it spiked my

-meter. Eye popping color and detail especially in a single capture. Spectacular. >=))>

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