Simply Summertime-SOA?

Gallery: FloraPosted July 10, 20071,477 views26 comments

This is the final image in a series of 4 that has proved to be both challenging and rewarding. I have tried to keep the same perspective as far as the dof, bg and pov and to maintain the same plane of shooting. It has been fun and tried my paitence more than once. I hope the completed image has been worth the effort, but I have learned much along the way.Your comments and suggestions have been most helpful and encouraging, and I would suggest trying this yourself if you are so inclined. Thank you all.
The specs: Canon 20D, 100mm macro, ISO 100, Tripod with Kirk ballhead, remote release, the plamp and diffusion screen, 1/100 sec @ f/2.8 and my patience.

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26 comments

Comment posted by Jeffrey Mitchell on July 10, 2007 at 8:16 AM

Here is a framing of all of the images for anyone who might be interested.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 10, 2007 at 9:16 AM

Jeff, what a terrific series and a spectular ending shot. Exceptionally well crafted.

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on July 10, 2007 at 9:35 AM

Wonderful series, Jeff...this one is the icing on the cake!

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Comment posted by David Schwaegler on July 10, 2007 at 10:13 AM

A very nice series, Jeff. Well worth the effort you put in. Good anticipation on what this bloom could become.

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on July 10, 2007 at 10:54 AM

This is Terrific Jeff, what a fantastic series this has made. Beautiful work on all of it.
BTW did you ever get my email to you with the info you wanted?

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on July 10, 2007 at 10:54 AM

This is really nice against your choice of background.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 10, 2007 at 11:02 AM

Fantastic series Jeffrey, and the conclusion is worth the wait...excellent

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 10, 2007 at 11:05 AM

Excellent conclusion, Jeff. Man, how did you get that much DOF at 2.8?

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Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on July 10, 2007 at 11:20 AM

Wonderful series, and this is a fantastic finale!

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Comment posted by Mary Christopher S on July 10, 2007 at 11:52 AM

Another excellent image!

I am "GAGA" over the framing here! I just love it... The whole series would be a "KNOCKOUT" on my wall

I have enjoyed your series tremendously!

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 10, 2007 at 11:53 AM

Great work Jeff and a worth while project! I have enjoyed the whole series and the final image is a fitting tribute to the beautiful flower!

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Mitchell on July 10, 2007 at 12:13 PM

Thank you all for responding so kindly, I must however give credit where credit is due. Mary, the framing that you see is based on George Hall and his series on Lilacs a short while back. George was very kind to share with me his technique which I have adapted to this image. Possible bookmark ?
Perhaps George will post an article for all of us on how to do this if we were to encourage him. Thanks again George, greatly appreciated.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 10, 2007 at 1:00 PM

Beautiful Jeffrey! A great series, and a great shot to finish it off. Nice, nice work.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on July 10, 2007 at 2:14 PM

All great shots wonderfully presented. I am surprised at how sharp it all is at 2.8.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Mitchell on July 10, 2007 at 2:22 PM

A quick note on the dof. If you notice in the upper right corner there is one petal that is out of focus. It was hanging down at a very slight angle and was off the plane of focus. Plane of focus was very critical in capturing these images, I have numerous attempt that were just off a bit until I I got the focal plane just right. Like I said earlier, my patience was tried.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 10, 2007 at 3:43 PM

Jeff: The clean-up hitter is supposed to be the stud of the lineup and this qualifies. This is a no doubter H O M E R U N! Superior capture and presentation. >=))>

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Comment posted by Wim Reyns on July 10, 2007 at 3:45 PM

Terrific shot Jeffrey, and what a wonderful series!

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Comment posted by Donna Bingham on July 10, 2007 at 9:53 PM

I'm a total novice when it comes to shooting flowers, but all I can say is wow this shot is great. I love the clarity of the petals and the center. Very nice Jeffrey

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 10, 2007 at 10:44 PM

Jeffrey,

I have really enjoyed your series of this flower. All of them have been wonderful. I'd hang them on my walls!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 11, 2007 at 12:28 AM

Every one in the series is exceptional. Absolutely stunning, and as said, they should be displayed proudly.

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Comment posted by Rachel Emma on July 11, 2007 at 2:34 AM

Stunning, Stunning, Stunning, i've got some of these in my garden which i have been photographing they're gorgeous!!

RachelEmma

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 11, 2007 at 3:12 PM

Thanks Jeffrey for sharing this series that I have very much enjoyed. The adult flower is splendid and the BG is simply great. I don't know if these are SOA pictures only because shot with f/2.8. I am not the expert. They seem to me normal but beautiful photos, all four.
Bravo! Cheers.

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Comment posted by George Hall, Jr on July 14, 2007 at 9:39 AM

A very stunning final image Jeff!! All the images in this series are exceptional, Fantastic work and presentation. The final framing of the four together looks great, what a great story. Thanks for the kind words, Im glad that I could help you. Keep up the great work

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 16, 2007 at 7:18 PM

Congratulations on the MP! Well deserved indeed.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 16, 2007 at 10:58 PM

beautiful lines - congratulations

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Comment posted by Richard Tomalty on July 17, 2007 at 4:06 PM

Tremendous series Jeff. I have really enjoyed it. Congrats on the well deserve EP.
RickT

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