Monet's Garden #2
Posted 17/07/2010 - 21:17
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Lovely photo John.
The sky is working for once in the UK and the flower is strong and prominent.
I do find the photo just a slightly to dark and a very slight increase in brightness should make the colours more vibrant I think.
It could also be my monitor that isn't perfect although it's calibrated but that doesn't need to say much.
Just notice that I see the white in the centre of the flower working together with the clouds and of course the complementary colours of the flower and the blue sky.
The sky is working for once in the UK and the flower is strong and prominent.
I do find the photo just a slightly to dark and a very slight increase in brightness should make the colours more vibrant I think.
It could also be my monitor that isn't perfect although it's calibrated but that doesn't need to say much.
Just notice that I see the white in the centre of the flower working together with the clouds and of course the complementary colours of the flower and the blue sky.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 17/07/2010 - 21:53
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Stefan - that was not taken in the UK - it's a French sky
let the education continue
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
proud owner of a couple of cameras and a few bits and bobs
Posted 17/07/2010 - 22:36
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So duh , it's already late here so I've an excuse
Ah well it just shows how romantic French is, just look at the sky
Ah well it just shows how romantic French is, just look at the sky
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 19/07/2010 - 09:09
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A very good example of the 18-55 performance. Sharpness is spot on, and the exposure is very good, imho. Lovely colours.
I would like to know the exposure data, btw. Couldn't find any EXIF.
I would like to know the exposure data, btw. Couldn't find any EXIF.
Best regards
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Terry
K20D, Optio I10, DA 18-55 1:3.5-5.6 AL II, A 1:1.7/50, D FA 1:2.8/100 Macro, Sigma 70-300 1:4-5.6 APO DG Macro, Pentax AF 360FGZ
Posted 19/07/2010 - 10:23
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one to show people who think they need (insert expensive kit lens replacement here) before they can take decent photos. Well done John!
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but it does help
but it does help
Posted 19/07/2010 - 11:00
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And this is the lens everyone rushes to replace!
Very nice shot. Good rich colours and sharp, too. Unusual and effective flower picture with the sky as a background.
Very nice shot. Good rich colours and sharp, too. Unusual and effective flower picture with the sky as a background.
Best wishes,
Andrew
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 19/07/2010 - 21:39
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Hi John,
Whilst I can't claim to have your 'eye' or technical prowess, having seen your image I can at least console myself with the thought that we have at least one thing in common: an appreciation of the beauty of hollyhocks; especially when set against a blue sky. The one below is from a series taken in our garden this June. The one in the photograph was growing just outside our back door at about head height and was taken on the morning the flowers opened. The lighting is not as flattering as in yours, nor have I framed and isolated the flowers and buds as successfully as you have, but I think I have managed to capture the richness and depth of colour in their petals.
Best wishes,
Jon
Whilst I can't claim to have your 'eye' or technical prowess, having seen your image I can at least console myself with the thought that we have at least one thing in common: an appreciation of the beauty of hollyhocks; especially when set against a blue sky. The one below is from a series taken in our garden this June. The one in the photograph was growing just outside our back door at about head height and was taken on the morning the flowers opened. The lighting is not as flattering as in yours, nor have I framed and isolated the flowers and buds as successfully as you have, but I think I have managed to capture the richness and depth of colour in their petals.
Best wishes,
Jon
Posted 19/07/2010 - 22:11
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Nice to see someone joining in with an alternative picture!
I do like shooting flower pictures and I can spend a long time "browsing" and shooting in a garden. Monet's was a delight, but then Giverny is a delightful village anyway.
I do like shooting flower pictures and I can spend a long time "browsing" and shooting in a garden. Monet's was a delight, but then Giverny is a delightful village anyway.
Best regards, John
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