White Icelandic Poppy


Posted by PaiR on Sun May 24, 2015 8:34 pm

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Shot this morning at the Chicago Botanical Gardens. I love that Golden glow the center imparts to the white petals. 

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ND810, AFD200mm F/4 Micronikkor, f/22, 1/50 Sec, ISO400, Tripod and a fantastic cloud cover. 

As always your thoughts are much appreciated. 
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by Leighayres on Sun May 24, 2015 8:48 pm
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Lovely image. I like how the center of the flower is off center.
Especially like the wrinkled look of the white petals.
Nice work.
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by Matthew Pugh on Mon May 25, 2015 1:30 am
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Hi

From lighting to composition this is a delight - very nicely done, a skill bit of work


All the best
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by wtracyparnell on Mon May 25, 2015 8:15 am
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Beautiful shot, fantastic composition and the soft lighting works perfectly.
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by Carol Clarke on Mon May 25, 2015 8:57 am
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Gorgeous colours, exposure and composition Ram!
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by Eia on Mon May 25, 2015 10:32 am
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Beautiful! The petals look like soft cotton sheets. Nice detail in center. A very lovely flower
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by sayhitoant on Mon May 25, 2015 11:04 am
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So pretty to look at.  I like the colours and details of this flower.
 

by WOlf38 on Mon May 25, 2015 3:24 pm
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Beautiful image!!
Like comp and details!
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by Tom Whelan on Mon May 25, 2015 9:15 pm
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Beautiful yellow glow and lovely whites - fine composition as well.
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by dissent on Wed May 27, 2015 7:15 pm
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Lovely details on this beautiful flower. Very well done.
 

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