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Flowers for my wife...

Discussion in 'Macro, Flowers, Insects, and Greenery' started by JPS, Aug 19, 2005.

  1. JPS

    JPS

    9,257
    May 7, 2005
    North-East of Brazil
    ...looks like there's some time i didn't offer flowers to my wife ! Now it's done ! ...and i have -as usual- a good subject to shoot too :wink: ...

    S2 with Nikkor 50mm. f/1.8 - RAW - Lighting: onboard flash + 2 slaved SB-80DX
    ...plus some PS work of course !

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    Have a good week-end, all of you...
    Jean-Pierre
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 22, 2005
    JPS, Aug 19, 2005
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  2. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,091
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Jean-Pierre, the flowers are lovely but the light background just doesn't work with the pastel color of the flowers (IMHO). Too much sameness in the overall look of the image. I am glad you gave your wife flowers as this will put you in good stead.
     
    greyflash, Aug 19, 2005
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  3. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Jean-Pierre,

    I really like these. Gordon is probably right about the background, but overall, I think it is a wonderful shot. Better than your average still life. 8)

    I'm sure that your wife was happy also. :wink:
     
    Flew, Aug 19, 2005
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  4. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    GEEEEEEEEE I really love that image.

    Boy we all see different.

    I can smell the sweet fragrance from here.

    I think it displays sweet softness not harsh as in dark background.

    Although usually I like dark and flowers.

    This is rather refreshing.
     
    Gale, Aug 19, 2005
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  5. Irene

    Irene Guest

    That is a really beautiful image. I love the lighting, the sharpness, the colours, in fact - EVERYTHING.

    Thanks for sharing Jean-Pierre.

    Best regards,
    Irene
     
    Irene, Aug 19, 2005
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  6. JPS

    JPS

    9,257
    May 7, 2005
    North-East of Brazil
    Hi Gale ! That's exactly what i tried to get: freshness without beiing high-key ! As i usually do my still-life with BLACK background, i tried to lighten a bit the overall atmosphere, and reduce the strong contrasts that i'm used to use !

    ...As for the background itself, although it clear, it wasn't nice enough, so i erased it completely and replaced it by a gradient one in PS !

    Cheers,
    Jean-Pierre
     
    JPS, Aug 20, 2005
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  7. Jerry Snider

    Jerry Snider

    390
    May 8, 2005
    WOW!!
    J. Snider
     
    Jerry Snider, Aug 20, 2005
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  8. Beezle

    Beezle

    7,818
    Apr 30, 2005
    Gilroy, California
    We are supposed to get flowers for our wives???

    Holy cow! I better hit the florist today...

    Nice photo, by the way.
     
    Beezle, Aug 20, 2005
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  9. JPS

    JPS

    9,257
    May 7, 2005
    North-East of Brazil
    ...just tried another technique to get a more "delicate" view !

    I quite like it, but as this kind of "light" shot -if you see what i mean ?-, is very new for me, i'm a bit puzzled...

    Does it "work" for you, and why, or why not ?

    [​IMG]
     
    JPS, Aug 22, 2005
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  10. Neil

    Neil

    317
    Jul 8, 2005
    Douglasville, GA
    Jean-Pierre both images are outstanding. 1st image richer color & the use of the gradient my eyes start at top of picture and then work down then back up, only complaint I could have is your signature is not clear on lower right side.
    2nd image lighter color & looks like dual gradient from top stops at left bulge on pink rose and then have gradient from bottom that stops at left bulge on pink rose; my eyes want to stay on top two pink roses.
    This is like being asked do you like red or white wine. I like both just depends on my mood at the time which I would pick.
    Neil
     
    Neil, Aug 22, 2005
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  11. Gilles

    Gilles

    1,602
    May 20, 2005
    Québec, Canada
    Jean-Pierre i prefer the first one, the last one is too bright.
     
    Gilles, Aug 22, 2005
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  12. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Jean-Pierre,

    I agree with Neil in that I like both, but I think I like the first the best. The single gradient is more pleasing to my eye.

    BTW, what the heck happened to your avatar? Looks like your brain is exploding in the new one. :eek: 
     
    Flew, Aug 22, 2005
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  13. JPS

    JPS

    9,257
    May 7, 2005
    North-East of Brazil
    Hi Frank !
    It's a "montage" that i had done sometime ago, just for fun ! God knows why :Unsure: , I called it: "BRAINSTORMING"... or "I ain't NUT" ! :biggrin:

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    Cheers,
    Jean-Pierre
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Aug 25, 2005
    JPS, Aug 23, 2005
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