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WC #758 Pink
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WC #758 Pink

by Dennis Plank

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted October 16, 2016129 views6 comments
This is a two shot stack of a Dahlia I took a couple of weeks ago.  I really need to invest in good stacking software.

5DIII, EF180 f/3.5L + 1.4 TC, tripod and cable release, f/22, 5 sec, iso 100, manual exposure.  Processed in LR5 & CS6.  Full frame.

Comments & criticisms are always welcome.

Thanks,

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Paula LeVay on October 16, 2016 at 3:45 PM
Gorgeous color and detail.  I love seeing the progression of the petals as they begin to fully open.  Very nice!
 
Registered on July 29, 2016, 66 Posts, 270 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 17, 2016 at 11:12 AM
Dennis, your stack looks great and your comp. is perfect, focusing well on the tight petals in the center with a fine gathering of more mature petals (and color shades) leading off to the left.  It's a beauty.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by David Schoen on October 17, 2016 at 6:15 PM
Extremely nice texture in the leaves here Dennis.  Composition is spot on.  The gradual opening of the paddles is wonderful.  Nice color and not overdone.
Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on October 17, 2016 at 6:50 PM
Great comp, excellent detail, and beautiful pink color.  Very nice, Dennis!
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Marella on October 17, 2016 at 9:28 PM
Nice stack and great comp, Dennis. I think two was enough with the center sharp and falling off to the petals in the rear.  Really nicely done!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 142 Posts, 862 Comments
Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on October 18, 2016 at 9:42 AM
Dennis, I say the software you have is doing what you want.  This is beautiful with amazing textures.  By the way, thank you for the comment of the milky way image.  That was my first attempt with night skies. cool
Registered on May 6, 2015, 43 Posts, 221 Comments