Beneath the Long White Cloud
Extinguished
Posted by Margie (Auckland, New Zealand) on 22 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
I'm a beginner at this photography thing. Any hints, tips, constructive criticism or comments are welcome and appreciated.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Lovely composed image, and good dof. The color is great !
22 May 2008 9:08am
@Observing: Thanks Mike!
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Very nice DOF, excellent composition. Very well done, Margie!
22 May 2008 9:26am
@Betty: Thank you Betty.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
She would have been beautiful in her youth. Still with beatiful colours and well portrayed.
22 May 2008 9:59am
@António Pires: That's a great comment, thank you!
@Cheryl: Thank you Cheryl
Henry from Boston, United States
Lots of good things going on in this one Margo. For me though it is missing something. HOWEVER, that could just be me tiring of seeing similar things. Though how many fucking pictures of lighthouses can anyone have in their portfolio? I like what I am seeing in this photo as it relates to your blossoming (ha ha!) skills behind the lens. Or should I just say "Oh my! What a wonderful photo!"?
22 May 2008 12:46pm
@Henry: Well you could say that if you liked but I wouldn't believe you! :)
Yes, I agree...I need to broaden my photographic horizons. Maybe this weekend.
So what is it missing?
armin آرمين from Berlin, Germany
hi, so colorful & so sad ... now understand "looks good while dying",
german tv show "doctor who" since few months and i saw the episode withe "daleks"
22 May 2008 2:16pm
@armin آرمين: Hi Armin, thank you for your comment. I'm glad you got to see Dr Who! :)
Hercules from Jacksonville, United States
in every stage of life there is always beauty , great bokeh. I would like to see this in Black and white.
22 May 2008 2:29pm
@Hercules: Thanks for your comment and suggestion, Hercules.
Kelela from Upland, United States
Wow; cool. What is it I wonder. (I know nothing about plants) Love that contrast with blurred background. I'm wondering what the top of the flower looks like. Would be great to see the front angle. Overall, niiiice!
22 May 2008 4:59pm
@Kelela: Hi! I have no idea either. My husband said about the red hot poker shot "You forgot to say you grew it yourself...or rather it grew in spite of you!" :)
Thanks for the comment and visit!
@Namaki: Thank you very much!
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Love the subtle strength of the color, balanced composition too.
22 May 2008 7:09pm
@Luis A. De Jesus R.: Thank you Luis! Yes I liked the colour too, I appreciate your comment and thanks for the visit.
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Lovely shot, the composition and detail are terrific
22 May 2008 7:43pm
@Graham Russon: Thanks Graham
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Superb composition. Great use of the DOF! I love the colours.
22 May 2008 8:50pm
@standley: Hey thanks for the visit and comment! I appreciate it.
danthro from Suburbia, United States
neat show and DOF. it's like a rainbow of colors on one flower
22 May 2008 9:33pm
@danthro: Thanks for the comment!
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
...but with great colours! Super shot, Margie!
22 May 2008 11:28pm
@MadScientist: Thanks!
Pied Crow from Nairobi, Kenya
Simple, elegant composition, wonderful colors. You are making great progress! Time to add more things that move to your photos, perhaps?
23 May 2008 5:48am
@Pied Crow: Thank you! And yes! I need new subject matter, that's definitely overdue!
:)
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
A very poetic image coupled with the title you've given it! I have to say it speaks volumes to me ... the outward signs of beauty may have been extinguished but there is still life in this beauty ... as the green attests. Kink of sums up my life these days ...
23 May 2008 10:59am
@Ron: Ah I know how that goes, Ron! :) Thank you for the great comment.
Anthony Lambert from Germany
Smashing colours and great focusing !!
(could "Henry from Boston" turn his language down a bit please,this is only a photoblog there´s no need to rant !!)
23 May 2008 1:56pm
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
Lovely flower, Margie! Or was... or still is...? But your image of it is certainly without any question is great. Love the mood.
23 May 2008 2:59pm
