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Crocus interpretation
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Crocus interpretation

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 22, 2014148 views9 comments
This was submitted in Flora this spring.... one of my alltime favourites.... comments appreciated. ... please see large version..


D600.. 150mm macro.. F/4.2.. 1/200 sec. iso 100.. hand held.. laying prone on the ground..

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 22, 2014 at 5:09 PM
Love the gentle softness to the image, without losing the sharpness where needed. You conveyed your emotions for the subject in your presentation. Can't wait until spring!

Happy holidays!!!!
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 22, 2014 at 6:27 PM
It is indeed a beauty, Albert. The color combo. of yellows and purples is lovely and I like your dof choice with it's emphasis on the stamen left and petals right set against a gently complementary background.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on December 22, 2014 at 6:39 PM
Love the subtle short DOF and the resulting soft look to this scene, Albert. The pastel colors just add to the delicate feel throughout. :cool:

btw: a good pick for your all time favorite too, it would be for many of us. :wink:
Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on December 22, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Certainly one of my favorites of yours from this year, Albert. Gorgeous soft contrasting colors. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 22, 2014 at 7:28 PM
Beautiful and delicate, Albert - I really can't see how any change would make it better ! :toast:
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on December 23, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Mine too Albert :jump:
It's a beauty, very nice!! :toast: :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 23, 2014 at 3:15 PM
This is just exquisite, Albert - I remember it well !! As lovely a crocus image as I can recall.

My best wishes to you and your family for the season and for a fruitful new year of photography !!!!!
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on December 24, 2014 at 12:08 PM
A very dreamy image Albert, and it would certainly be one of my favorites too. Composition and focus area are right on the money and the soft lighting really enhances. A nice interpretation of an often-photographed subject.
Registered on February 19, 2013, 91 Posts, 500 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 31, 2014 at 4:32 AM
Yes, the larger version is splendid Albert. A dreamy image.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments