The Forging

Gallery: FloraPosted August 11, 2016185 views5 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/500 @ f11

This new Bird of Paradise bloomed yesterday and I love how the petals glow in the back light. Looked like the center blue shaft was forged in the fires of the orange petals. That's my story and I'm sticking to it angel

. All comments welcome.>=))>

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5 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on August 11, 2016 at 10:32 PM

One of the most difficult flowers to get a perspective that works... and this does! Wonderful colors, comp and detail.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 11, 2016 at 10:55 PM

Done right, Bill! No nits; good as is! devil

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Comment posted by Mark James Ford on August 12, 2016 at 2:42 PM

Hi Bill, great detail shot - exposure spot on to really capture the colours ... and great composition.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 15, 2016 at 9:45 PM

I agree, the glow in the petals really makes this shot.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 16, 2016 at 4:39 PM

One of your top images!!!

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