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Minimal Edit PAD 4 "Fallen"
Minimal Edit PAD 4 "Fallen"
noraneko


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Collection: PAD Minimal Editing
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Charleston, SC
Date: Mar 11, 2007
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Floral
Date Uploaded: Mar 12, 2007

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 I took several of these fallen camillia photos, some with fill flash, some without. This one did not need. However, I did have to underexpose - two full stops, to keep the bright part from blowing (it is partially blown in the RAW file). I also added a warming filter, as this was an "open shade" situation. The RAW file has an unflattering bluish cast. I would have used a much larger aperture if I'd had my sigma lens and tripod with me, but my "regular" lens does not open beyond f/5.6 in most situations (yuck). I got stung by a bee while taking this photo, BTW. Not sure this one is worth it :-)

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 03/14/2007 08:32:51 PM
I love the juxtaposition of dead leaves and bright, pretty flower. The color is gorgeous and I can still see some detail. Nice!
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 03/14/2007 03:00:23 PM
a very nice shot indeed, catherine i think if you can pull the stamens in crispness, then it'll be worth it. well exposed and composed. good one!
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 03/13/2007 02:36:27 PM
very nice it looks so fresh
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 03/13/2007 02:29:47 PM
Sorry about the bee sting, but I think it was worth it. This is a very nice composition with good texture and color. I can see this in pp with everything in the background receding in darkness and just the flower and the few leaves in front standing out.
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 03/12/2007 08:34:01 PM
Great Macro. The colours are really nice. I agree with KarenNfld, great contrast between life and death.
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 03/12/2007 07:32:42 PM
nice close up - i love how the old leaves complement and accentuate the newly fallen camilla flower. Sorry bout the bee sting!
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 03/12/2007 06:03:05 PM
Beautiful color. I love how you can get such intense color without having to add saturation.
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 03/12/2007 05:09:21 PM
This is really nice, great contrast between life and death.
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 03/12/2007 03:38:39 PM
love your composition.. love the beautiful colours with that splash of green ... the contrasting texture and colour of the leaves against the soft red petals and yellow centre is excellent ..
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 03/12/2007 12:49:05 PM
Owww! Durn bee. Pretty good composition, good light. My only nit would be that I'm more drawn to the leaf fragments, but I think that's because I prefer their texture.
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 03/12/2007 11:00:56 AM
Pretty pink flower! Your focus is spot on. Can you adjust the contrast in camera? That might have given it a bit more POP against the leaves. Great photo though!
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