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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: David Paterson on August 07, 2016, 21:39:05

Title: After the rain
Post by: David Paterson on August 07, 2016, 21:39:05

 . . . poppy, rose and crocosmia

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: Andrew on August 07, 2016, 22:09:04

Very well done!

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: David Paterson on August 09, 2016, 00:31:51

Thanks, Andrew.

We are surrounded here by flowers, from late April until October, so it seems quite normal and natural to photograph them occasionally.

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: Jakov Minić on August 09, 2016, 01:08:23

David, the crocosmia rain drops are stunning!

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: Akira on August 09, 2016, 02:37:43

All are nice, Dave!

The two red tips of the grasses giving accents to the third image work great.

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: Tristin on August 09, 2016, 07:49:32

Last image is very pleasing.  :)

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: David Paterson on August 09, 2016, 10:17:56

Many thanks, Jakov, Akira and Tristin.

I agree with the majority opinion that #3 is the best image.

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: simato73 on August 09, 2016, 13:44:01

Dave, I really like your new images, especially the first and last.
In addition, they are a good learning opportunity.
I have just dipped my toes in the area of close-ups in nature and have much to learn, not only for the shooting technique, but also for developing a certain look in the images.
Looking at yours, especially the last one, I can appreciate how much full of contrast it is compared to the images I produce. It makes me think that I should be bolder developing my images.

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: Anirban Halder on August 09, 2016, 14:16:44

Totally agree with all the previous comments. First and last one are jaw-dropping.

Title: Re: After the rain
Post by: David Paterson on August 09, 2016, 21:58:49

Thanks, Simone and Anirban.

Simone - I remember you posted some very nice close-up images after our "group walk" in the woods alongside Loch Tay during the Scotland 2016 event. Of course we can all learn from each other if we have our wits about us, but your close-up work seems pretty strong already. The "look" of anyone's close-up images depends to quite an extent on choice of lens and choice of lighting - I favour the 70-200/f4 with a 15mm auto extension tube, and always shoot in overcast conditions. (Of course, I'm talking about "naturalistic" images; not uv, ir or  wildly abstract work, where different measures apply.)