Dahlia Close-Up

Gallery: FloraPosted August 5, 2014118 views9 comments

This is a bicolored dahlia that is growing in my wife's dahlia bed. I was just practicing with shooting in early morning light. K5 IIs, 300mm f4 DA*, 40mm extension (1/30sec at f11, ISO 320)17 image stack Pmax, Levels, Topaz Detail, High Pass sharpening.............Jim

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9 comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 5, 2014 at 10:55 PM

Boom! Definitely an "in your face" presentation, with great colors and details. An excellent stack.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 6, 2014 at 8:13 AM

Strong comp Jim and rich textures. The light is very nice as well. The stack looks perfect to me. Beautiful work.

Pat

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on August 6, 2014 at 10:38 AM

Excellent comp and details. I love the colors and water drops. Very nice!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 6, 2014 at 8:16 PM

Nice stacking and sharpening, Jim. I wish that the petals were in better shape. Looks like you have problems with grasshoppers too.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 6, 2014 at 8:20 PM

Jim - Nice off center composition for this dual colored Dahlia. The dew adds additional interest. I wish the petals were in great shape but I guess sometimes oddities also create uniqueness and hence more interest.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on August 6, 2014 at 11:57 PM

Great comp and lighting. The dew drops are a definite plus. The color really grabs your attention. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Bob/Charly Nelson on August 7, 2014 at 10:09 AM

I love it.....Nothing more to say.
Bob&Charly

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 9, 2014 at 3:13 PM

Jim: Stunning subject and a terrific comp and capture. I'm OK with the petals. My only suggestion would be to clone away the dark drop near the right edge. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 11, 2014 at 10:11 AM

Hi jim

Excellent in every aspect

Albert Darmo
Canada

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