Ma's Clematis
People seemed to like my flawed photo of the water on the peony a couple of days ago, so here is another "Flower: Up Close and Personal" image. I think this is a clematis. It was growing in my in-law's back yard, so I snapped a few shots when I was down there last week. I will probably share one more with you later this week.
I have decided that I like this photo, though there was much deliberation. I was very intentional about composition, using the rule of thirds when I composed the shot so I wouldn't have to crop it later. The shallow depth of field was simply out of necessity in order to get the correct exposure, but I like the result.
I was without my tripod again, so I had to underexpose in order to get a sharp enough shot. The exposure was then slightly adjusted in Photoshop, bringing out the highlights in the background. I know there is noise, and I did think about removing it, but I like it.
Canon PowerShot S2 IS, 6mm, f/2.7, 1/100 sec, ISO 50
posted by Bethany at 9:03 AM
21 Comments:
Wow... This is really nice. When I first looked at it, I thought it might be something underwater...
The blue is so rich and looks great with the yellows and whites.
This is a keeper :) Looking forward to the other shots
~K
Looks cool. It looks like something alien.
The colours and detail are fantastic : this is definately one of your best shots ever.GREAT GREAT GREAT SHOT!Love it!
A+++ This is fantastic! It's got beautiful color and I love the DOF here, it suits the shot well. I agree it's one of your very best.
Its looking very exotic.
Don't really know why you had to underexpose it as I noticed its ISO50. But in this case it worked well :D
My camera sucks at anything above ISO 50. Too much noise, so I never go above 50.
Cool shot. At first, I thought it was some sea creature. :)
I've stumbled over via Micki's blog. Lovely shot. Nice comp and dof.
Hi Timmybomb,
WOW!!! I like this! Your on the road to greatness - but don't let it go to your head (I'm sure Bethany won't let it happen), it's a long road.
You have a good eye for what makes a great picture.
I think we need about another 100 photos (and discussions) for the book, so keep at it.
I'm trying to figure out how I can make some money off of this book? Any ideas (consultant, critic, designer, editor, ghost writer, mentor . . . )?
unklrbrt
Hi Timmybomb,
My last message wasn't really an anonamouse - I just pushed the wrong button.
You need to fix your "Macro Art in Nature" link - too many http's
unklrbrt
Nice one! The colours are excellent.
Your shots get better with every passing day! I like this one. you did a nice job here. the colors are beautful and I don't mind the slight noise.
A very different feel to this shot, with a unique perspective.
The overall tonal range is very cool!!
create a magical atmosphere...nice work.
Yep... that blue shade is stunning.
The blue is awesome. Great framing, too. Nice work.
Great.
I like the yellow/dark tentacles and deep blue background here. Very nice composition as well.
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!
you've done well, really..Marvellous image!!!
OUTSTANDING!
really really love this .. the colours & framing are perfect
great stuff!!
;)
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