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Gallery: FloraPosted September 24, 2014624 views12 comments

Took this a long while ago, and probably wouldn't have shot it this way now...but... bandwagon

Taken at the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island.

Nikon D70 1/10 sec @ f/11 ISO 200

Thanks for taking a look and for your comments.

Sanjay

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 25, 2014 at 4:47 AM

This is really nice Sanjay. I like the bud nuzzling up against the edge. The light is nice, as are the colors and details. A very pretty photo.

Nathan

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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 25, 2014 at 7:03 AM

Beautiful, Sanjay. Why wouldn't you have shot it this way now? Just curious. I like the comp and overall presentation with the dark bg and green accents.

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Comment posted by Swathiraj G on September 25, 2014 at 10:12 AM

Nice capture, beautiful flower...I think after seeing the camera, that bud is hiding behind the petals with shy...

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on September 25, 2014 at 12:08 PM

Beautiful light and color. Excellent comp. I like the dark bg with just a hint of green leaves. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 25, 2014 at 12:49 PM

The Butchart Gardens is one of my all-time favorite places! For 6mp, the D70 was an excellent camera (my first digital SLR). This is a sweet image. Nothing wrong here!

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on September 25, 2014 at 8:01 PM

Thank you all for the comments and interest.

Scott: Since the bud is not clearly visible, I would have either moved it just a bit to show more of it, or I would have moved it so it is not in the frame. I am not sure though, because I generally avoid moving anything in a public garden. Also, I would have shot it at a smaller aperture since nothing seems to be close behind it.

Phil: Yes, love the D70. It was my first DSLR also. Just such a perfect camera. Didn't break the bank either.

Agree on Butchart Gardens. I think I got a lot more into flower photography after shooting there. Just such a target rich environment. Everything was in pristine condition and the plants looked like they were on steroids.

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 25, 2014 at 8:31 PM

Sanjay - Very pretty Dahlia to begin with and a nice composition simply increases the appeal. Lovely frame

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on September 25, 2014 at 10:23 PM

Interesting image, Sanjay. The dahlia is very nice with a very pleasing color palette and a very complementary background. I also like the hidden bud and the over all composition. However, I find the cut off leaf and oof stem of the main flower in the bottom a bit distracting.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 26, 2014 at 5:51 AM

Lovely, classic lighting, Sanjay ! A simple, strong composition - the flower is superbly presented !!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 26, 2014 at 10:47 PM

Hi Sanjay

Love the fine light and color. The composition works wonderfully well. would not change a thing

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 28, 2014 at 4:47 PM

Sanjay: What a spectacular place the Butchart is and this is a fantastic specimen superbly captured. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 4, 2014 at 6:22 PM

Classic shot. Perfect. Congrats for the Pick, Sanjay!

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