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In the dark


In the dark
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Copyright: Livio Soares de Medeiros (livios) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-11
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG macro
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/2500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Brazil flowers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-11 23:15
Viewed: 1143
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today, something a little bit different from my usual shots.

This picture was taken late in the afternoon; the day was very cloudy and some rain was right on the corner, although it didn't come.

The flower is in a garden I usually go to when I want to find some butterflies. The butterflies aren't there yet, for the flowers are still blooming. When summer comes, which will happen soon, I guess the butterflies and other insects will be around.

The origial file is a RAW format. In order to take the shot, I used the flash (580EX) in manual mode, in order to control light better, so that I could refrain it from "touching" the background, for I wanted a dark one.

I hope you like the result.

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5747 W: 606 N: 3503] (9405)
  • [2006-11-11 23:58]

Hi Livio

A very interesting result you achieved with the forced flash, small aperture and fast shutter. This beautiful little flower almost looks like some kind of UFO.

The centre of the flower is well in focus and provides good detail on the tiny orange flower inside the red flower.

Good work and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 47 N: 674] (2171)
  • [2006-11-12 0:35]

Hi Livio,

I think Loot has hit the nail on the head, "looks like some kind of UFO".

Very interesting effect! Well executed!

Bravo!

Dave

Hello Livio
Very nice shot of flower,
Unusual work but i like it,
Beautiful colors and composition,
Excellent

Regards
Fartash

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 883 W: 23 N: 930] (5015)
  • [2006-11-12 3:26]

Bonjour Livio, le resultat de vos manipulations photographiques est super. Prendre une fleur qui ne bouge pas au 1/2500 sec n'est pas courant!! Le degradé des teintes rouge vers le BG noir est bon. Congratulations, Didier.

HI Livio,
it seems to glow by itself, that's wonderful.
I like the brilliant (neon) pink against the dark BG, very good shot, also very creative, I like it, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

bonjour livios
bien vu ce cliché est assez different de ce que l'on voit habituellement,j'aime beaucoup.
bravo.
laurent

hi livio

lovely shot. the flower looks very brautiful in dark background. the petals look very nice with so beautiful colour tones.nice pov. good dof.
well done
tfs
regards

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2135 W: 224 N: 3948] (13111)
  • [2006-11-12 9:38]

Hi Livio

What a superb shot! The dark surroundings are really great here, focusing all the attntiong on the beautiful colors and enhancing all its features.
Very lovely colors and sharp details are only dome of the great elements here.
Also impecable DOF and lighting.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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  • sela Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 42 W: 0 N: 21] (646)
  • [2006-11-12 13:42]

This looks very well, perfect work.I love the result.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-11-12 14:30]

Hello Livio,
Very nice and unusual capture.POV,colors,contrast between BG and flower,lighting and composition are wonderful.Excellent work!
TFS...:-)

Hello Livio
Very interesting and unusual shot of this flower, it seems to glow like neon.
I like very much the contrast of the eges on the back Bg.
It is very lovely.
TFS
Regards
JC

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-11-12 19:45]

Hello Livio,
georgeous composition, excellent visual impact on this one. The flower emerging from the black BG looks fabulous. POV, colors and details are great.
Sky

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3186] (10922)
  • [2006-11-13 2:02]

Hello Livio,
Yes it is different and amazing ! It is art here !!! The beautiful (cultivated) flower stands out from the dark background. Good use of the flash.
Congratulations my friend and TFS

Well done Livio, I like it.
Dramatic comp with the red on black. Late afternoon, overcast, and the high s-speed was just the ticket for this one :)
Have a Great Week.

Hola Livio,
Un efecto hermoso el que has conseguido con esta flor de zinia. Me gusta el color rojizo intenso, el pequeño desenfocado y como parece flotar en el espacio.
Bien hecho!
Hernán

nice flowers, nice composition, nice colours!!

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  • yllen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 248 W: 0 N: 16] (623)
  • [2006-11-27 21:37]

Hola Livio:
Una toma muy buena y una composiciòn muy interesante sobre un fondo tan oscuro. Me gusta el color de la flor que parece nadar en el mar negro. jà, jà!
Realmente es muy bonito cuadro. Felicitaciones.
Nelly

original y fuerte contraste. No pasa despercibida ,..

saludos

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