Country Line Dance

Gallery: FloraPosted June 25, 2014282 views16 comments

Lately as I wait for some macro action, I pick out possible floral groupings/comps to shoot. We planted a large area with 2-3 hundred multi-colored zinnia's this spring.
I call this 'Country Line Dance' because we do happen to live in the country.. Duh

F/7.1, 1/1250th, ISO 500, 1D M3, 300mm f/2.8 + 1.4x and overcast @ 12:43pm with monopod for support. I left the OOF orange RBC on purpose, but you can let me have it if you like

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16 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 25, 2014 at 6:11 PM

Howard - Wont change anything here. This is crazy good

- love the spacing between the in-focus and out of focus Zinnias.

Country Line Dance..Yeah

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 25, 2014 at 6:56 PM

A neat bit of whimsy, Howard. I have no problem with the orange RBC, as long as it follows the call.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 25, 2014 at 6:59 PM

Has to be one of my newest favorites of yours, Howard. The variety of colors, flowers, and all around placement of the subjects in the composition is perfect. As already stated, no need for change here on this one, print it.......

btw; no need to drop the orange one in the RBC either.

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on June 25, 2014 at 7:09 PM

Nice composition and capture!

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on June 25, 2014 at 10:30 PM

I like everything about this image. The colors, dof and composition are all great.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 25, 2014 at 11:32 PM

Very well done both in the garden and the camera. The hummingbirds should be back soon.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 26, 2014 at 2:49 AM

Amazing - just exceptional!
Not the tiniest nit from me -

Sandy

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 26, 2014 at 8:05 AM

I like the line up, Howard, and how each one is different. Good job on the spacing and crop. I see lots of photo ops for these zinnias in the future.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 26, 2014 at 9:39 AM

Hi Howard

A delightful composition. with color and mood to go along with it

Albert Darmo

Canada

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 26, 2014 at 6:04 PM

Neat look at the "flower line", Howard. Does give a good feeling of a line dance. Well seen.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on June 28, 2014 at 5:54 AM

Wonderful shot, Howard!
I like your composition and cut a lot.

D&L

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 28, 2014 at 7:20 PM

Howard: What a great find and just superb choices with DOF and comp. Delightful shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on June 29, 2014 at 5:08 PM

Excellent job lining these up Howard! Beautiful natural setting and the crop works well. Nicely done!

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 3, 2014 at 8:13 PM

Well deserved WP here, Howard.....Congrats.....

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on July 4, 2014 at 10:20 AM

Well seen and presented Howard,
Congratulations on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 4, 2014 at 2:40 PM

Beautiful photo and well deserved award.
Take care.

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