Frostbite

Gallery: FloraPosted January 6, 2018887 views7 comments

Sony A77II
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, .4secs @ f22
Our Bird of Paradise don't tolerate cold very well. A couple of years ago we almost lost this plant so we were better prepared when this recent cold snap hit earlier this week. A few of the leaves did get some damage so before Chrissy trims them away I made a few images. Take a look at the Photo Art version as well, which I actually prefer. Your opinions and comments appreciated.>+))>

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on January 6, 2018 at 9:31 PM

Fine image, Bill. I like all the curving lines and angles, as well as the rich colors. I will say, however, that I think I prefer the comp or orientation of the PA version. Can't really explain why. It just seems more natural. Both are fine, artistic floral images.

Scott: I agree with you about the orientation and comp. This is a straight shot of the leaf as it really is while I rotated and flipped the PA version. Thanks for your observations.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on January 6, 2018 at 11:44 PM

Bill, beautiful lines and curves. I like the bright colors and the sheen in this one.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 7, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Like Scott I prefer the comp of the Photo Art piece, but this one for the detail. I admire both for the way you can pick a macro point of view to express the whole of the blossom/plant parts.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 7, 2018 at 12:16 PM

Hi Bill,

This one is awesome. The juxtaposition of brown on the bluish green portion of the background leaf is very nice. The texture is impressive............................Jim

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 7, 2018 at 1:04 PM

Wonderful shot, Bill.
I like this version, for the colors, for the lines and the "wave" on the right.

Congrats
D&L

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on January 9, 2018 at 9:31 AM

Bill, this is a lovely macro image. Lots of interesting diagonals, curves and lives to enjoy. Great DOF as well...I like that it goes soft in just a few places: under the curled leaves up top and to the right, as well as the back. This emphasizes the sharp lines nicely. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on January 10, 2018 at 12:07 PM

very nice, I love this abstract of your bird of paradise

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