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Schizanthus,The Poor Man's Orchid

© Joan E. Hoffman

Schizanthus,The Poor Man's Orchid

Uploaded: February 12, 2010

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Exif: F Number: 36, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 2000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Michael Kelly level-deluxe February 13, 2010

Wow Joan this is a beauty. Love the POV and you achieved nice clarity on the whole flower. The color is incredible. I think you have a winner here. #1238341

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic February 13, 2010

Love this. Great color, amazing clairity, very different POV, and love the shadows. #8379521

Dale Hardin February 13, 2010

Very nice Joan. I too love the shadows on the petal and the soft colors.

The image does have an number of spots that are blown out. If you can open it in your raw editor, try moving the recovery slider about 1/2 to cut down on the glare which at the same time will very,very slightly intensify the colors. #8379887

Jeff E Jensen February 13, 2010

I agree with Dale on the hot spots Joan. Otherwise, this is really fantastic. I love the shadow on the right side. #8380152

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict February 13, 2010

A lovely flower and simply stunning...beautiful! I can't imagine it getting any better than this but Dale sure knows his stuff...love to see if you give it a try! #8380214

Joan E. Hoffman February 14, 2010

Thank you! I had already used the recovery slider Dale, but ran it through again - Here it is #8380626

Joan E. Hoffman February 14, 2010

Other than being a bit darker, I don't really think made a huge difference on the luminence. #8380646

Anthony L. Mancuso February 14, 2010

Great colors and comp Joan...I think the changes made the image look flat, I prefer the original.. #8380968

Joan E. Hoffman February 14, 2010

Thanks Tony! Admittedly I used a higher recovery than what Dale specified, to see if I could tone down the shine. Actually I don't have a huge problem with the original, I wanted to capture a shadow of the stamen, so sidelit the image with window light. I accomplished what I intended anyway! #8381075

Rita K. Connell level-classic February 14, 2010

I agree with tony I like the original better. this is very beautiful love the colors. great job at keeping the clarity as was mention. #8381175

Dale Hardin February 14, 2010

In agreement that the first post is better in this case. Hadn't envisioned that much of a change would occur and it shouldn't have. The original posting was so good that the differences were to be very minor and supple. See, I shouldn't mess with a good thing. :o) #8381277

Joan E. Hoffman February 14, 2010

LOL Dale! As I mentioned I moved the slider more than you suggested, so my bad!

Thank you Rita and all for comments #8381358

Kathleen Nealon February 14, 2010

Hi Joan, Not much left to say. I like the original as well. These colors are shouting "spring" and I love it.
I just wish Mother Nature would listen and take away the snow. #8381781

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic February 14, 2010

I like the original best.
Kathe agree about the snow. #8382072

Peter W. Marks February 15, 2010

Me too. I much prefer the original. Have to say, the only hot spots that draw my eyes are the ones on the bends of the stamens and the easiest way to tone them down might be to use the clone stamp at perhaps 30% opacity and pick up the color from just above those spots.
But very nice Joan. #8384410

Joan E. Hoffman February 15, 2010

Thank you Peter... never noticed those for some reason. Arrgh! oh well entered, and still think is worthy (I hope!) #8384712

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict February 15, 2010

I'll agree on the first post too...it's just stunningly beautiful and depicts spring in the near future! #8384789

Teresa H. Hunt February 15, 2010

Stunning photo Joan. I love the light it really works here. Your original is great, so don't worry about already entering it. But if for some crazy reason it gets passed over . . . try again to tone down the hightlights. I liked it without the shine too. :) #8384856

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict February 20, 2010

Kudo's on your EP! #8402752

Joan E. Hoffman February 22, 2010

Thanks Susan! #8408157

Maxine C. Schnitzer February 25, 2010

Great shot! I loved the first one too and think the clarity is amazing. The side lighting works really well. #8414937

Sherry McClead March 26, 2010

Congratulations on the lovely finalist Joan... well done girl! #8482812

Jeff E Jensen March 26, 2010

Congratulations on the finalist Joan! #8482814

Anthony L. Mancuso March 26, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist Joan!! #8482955

Dale Hardin March 26, 2010

Congratulations Joan. Aren't you the girl who wondered about her artistic ability a few days ago? Have any doubts now? :o) #8483099

Michael Kelly level-deluxe March 26, 2010

I am so happy my prediction turned out right. Congratulations on your magnificent finalist! #8484087

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict March 26, 2010

Congratulations on your stunning finalist! Good luck in the next round :) #8484278

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic March 28, 2010

Very very very well deserved Congrats!!!!! #8491421

Sam Britt March 28, 2010

Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Joan! #8491795

Rita K. Connell level-classic March 29, 2010

congratulations Joan....way to goooooo! #8494502

Teresa H. Hunt March 29, 2010

Congrats Joan!!! This is a well deserved finalist!! Whoo Hoo!! #8495096

Irene Colling level-classic May 22, 2010

So lovely Joan. Great POV and wonderful color but I especially like the little stamen shadow. #8629408

Carolyn McIntosh July 24, 2011

Poking through your gallery and this one really caught my eye. Just gorgeous. What lens did you use to achieve this result? #9551980

Peter W. Marks July 24, 2011

Congratulations Joan. Well deserved! #9552118

Robert Jensen January 31, 2012

beautiful image - love the shadows #9957682

Phyllis A. Houghton March 04, 2012

Beautiful colors and detail. Congratulations! #10022115

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