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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Michael Erlewine on August 03, 2015, 07:33:38

Title: Morning Glory
Post by: Michael Erlewine on August 03, 2015, 07:33:38

Nikon D810, Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 APO

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Post by: elsa hoffmann on August 03, 2015, 07:42:56

I love everything about it.

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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 03, 2015, 08:25:59

You have managed to make the flower very sensual - kudos, Michael.

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Post by: Richard A on August 03, 2015, 15:55:16

Has a ghostly quality - love the grading in the colours.

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Post by: Michael Erlewine on August 03, 2015, 16:09:35

Well, thanks Bjørn. Flowers are among the most sensually explicit photo objects. I even have some flower photos I don't dare even post. 

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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 03, 2015, 16:11:08

No problem here on NG ...

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Post by: Michael Erlewine on August 03, 2015, 16:15:48

I have posted this photo before, but here is a good example.

I believe: Nikon D800E, Nikkor CRT O, stacked

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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 03, 2015, 16:23:21

Now, this is lovely. Might make a few word puns on the main elements and their interrelationships, but they aren't necessary in order to enjoy the outcome.

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Post by: Anirban Halder on August 03, 2015, 17:13:48

Beautiful shots Michael. Extremely impressive!

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Post by: Bjørn J on August 03, 2015, 17:14:36

These are absolutely stunning. A big round of applause :)

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Post by: Gary on August 03, 2015, 17:50:39

Quote from: Bjørn J on August 03, 2015, 17:14:36

These are absolutely stunning. A big round of applause :)

I am in the ovation group.

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Post by: John Geerts on August 03, 2015, 17:51:55

Yes, me too.

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Post by: Peter Connan on August 03, 2015, 20:18:00

Both are stunning!

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Post by: pluton on August 03, 2015, 20:59:44

Fabulous composition and color.  Remember how most color films could not reproduce the blue color of the Morning Glory ?

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Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on August 03, 2015, 21:22:41

That was probably due to the residual nIR sensitivity of the colour film. Fuj Velvia RVP was bad in this respect.

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Post by: Airy on August 03, 2015, 21:53:40

Stunning indeed in its apparent simplicity, that #1 shot...

And some "friends" ask me why I insist in shooting flowers. They shoud have a look here.

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Post by: Jørgen Ramskov on August 04, 2015, 10:10:08

Wow, just wow. Counts for both images.

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Post by: rosko on August 04, 2015, 14:30:49

Somptuous colors. :)

Did you use a close-up ring attached to this 55mm lens or it's just a crop ?

Thanks for sharing, Francis.

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Post by: Michael Erlewine on August 04, 2015, 14:36:15

I don't use close-up lenses, almost never. I sometimes use a small amount of extension like 5.8mm or 8mm.

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Post by: Erik Lund on August 04, 2015, 14:53:47

The first shot is absolutely beautifull, best flower shot in a long time! Well done.