Stained Glass Tulips (w/ alt version)

Gallery: FloraPosted April 23, 20081,600 views28 comments

Our tulips opened up this morning and later in the day I noticed this amazing light coming through them. I shot this image with a range of DOFs. I settled on a middle ground, but I'd like to hear what you think. More DOF or less--or does this work for you? Thanks for having a look.

D70, Sigma 180 macro, 1/100 sec @ f/10, tripod

Comments

28 comments

Comment posted by Brian Monk on April 23, 2008 at 3:06 PM

This is absolutely stunning, literally took my breath away - even the thumbnail is tremendous. I would like to see different DOFs, but I think this one works very well. Nice eye!

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Comment posted by Bill Whitney on April 23, 2008 at 3:50 PM

Chuck...well done

love the colors, lighting and comp.

I like the DOF you have here but would be interested to see increased DOF to bring the front bloom in to sharp focus as well.

Registered on May 31, 2006, 135 Posts, 1232 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on April 23, 2008 at 4:01 PM

This is beautiful. Excellent work.

I decided to come back and add that this is one of the most beautiful tulip photos I've ever seen.

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on April 23, 2008 at 4:04 PM

Amazing piece of art Chuck, I think your choice is perfect, I don't think I would change a thing !!

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Comment posted by David Cobb on April 23, 2008 at 4:31 PM

I think this was a perfect choice for DOF Chuck, and the backlighting on this is stunning.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on April 23, 2008 at 4:42 PM

Wow Chuck. What a winner! This is wonderfully done. I would not mind seeing one with more DOF, to get the FG (right) tulip sharper, but I love this as is too. Very creative use of light.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 23, 2008 at 6:08 PM

Chuck: A terrific POV and wonderful POF/DOF choices. An impactful image. >=))>

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Comment posted by Ed Cordes on April 23, 2008 at 7:23 PM

Outstanding as is. It really catches your eye and holds it. I like the DOF as is, but wonder if you could show one with the right FG tulip more in focus.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 451 Posts, 3366 Comments

Comment posted by Chuck Beatty on April 23, 2008 at 7:54 PM

Thanks so much for the enthusiastic response to this image. I appreciate your comments. This second image was shot at f/16 and has a bit more DOF. I did not take any images with the front tulip in focus, as my intention from the outset was to have the second tulip be the focal point. Let me know if you think this works better.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on April 23, 2008 at 9:11 PM

The backlighting and color in these is fantastic Chuck. At first I was wishing that the FG tulip was more in focus, but now I think your DOF/POF is right where it needs to be.

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Comment posted by May Haga on April 23, 2008 at 9:33 PM

Gorgeous, really like it just the way it is.
May

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Comment posted by Brian Monk on April 23, 2008 at 10:21 PM

I like the first one better!

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Comment posted by beth summer on April 23, 2008 at 11:31 PM

I go for the second one!!! Beautiful...almost looks like glasses filled with wine

Seriously, Chuck this is wonderful...very translucent.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on April 24, 2008 at 12:01 AM

This is very nice. I love the brilliant light and color here.

Chris

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Comment posted by Wim Reyns on April 24, 2008 at 4:16 AM

First one for me Chuck, very nicely composed too ! very well seen and captured.

Wim

Registered on March 23, 2007, 54 Posts, 367 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 24, 2008 at 8:13 AM

Chuck,

Gorgeous image here. I like this very much as posted.

Pat

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on April 24, 2008 at 8:46 AM

Looks like glass. What an impressive piece of work Chuck. Terrific crafting and presentation.

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Comment posted by Toni Lankerd on April 24, 2008 at 9:38 AM

Don't you just love backlighting on red Tulips? Stunning image, Chuck..I like the second version.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on April 24, 2008 at 10:31 AM

Very nice POV. Very artistic.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on April 24, 2008 at 1:08 PM

I prefer version two Chuck, but they are both fantastic pieces of work. Wonerfully done.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Larry F. Lowell on April 24, 2008 at 9:52 PM

Chuck, this is fantastic! I prefer the second. The OOF foreground in the first image is slightly distracting from the incredibaly sharp and glowing blossom on the left. Beautiful blending of crimson reds. The background looks like a sheet of glowing backlit drapery!! Thanks for sharing. Larry

Registered on March 28, 2008, 24 Posts, 258 Comments

Comment posted by Jack Mroz on April 25, 2008 at 8:33 AM

Outstanding in all aspects Chuck. I love backlit tulips. Excellent comp and POF.

Jack

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Comment posted by William Brozy on April 26, 2008 at 9:36 PM

So sweet!!!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on April 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM

I was truly hoping that this was the shot that Bill would choose this week Chuck. So deserving! Congrats!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 29, 2008 at 12:54 AM

Gees! Can't get much better than this. Congrats on the EP for this wonder. Nice going, Chuck!

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on April 29, 2008 at 6:00 AM

Congrats on the EP

Your re-post does it for me.Very nice