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Fresh New Magnolia Petals
Fresh New Magnolia Petals
noraneko


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Silky-Smooth (Basic Editing)
Collection: 6 + entries
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Charleston, SC
Date: May 15, 2007
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Macro, Floral
Date Uploaded: May 15, 2007

 Magnolia blossom in Charleston. A bit tricky to access, as these are just starting to bloom and generally quite high in the trees still. I was lucky to find a decent one within shooting range. I had to shoot relatively fast due to breeze.
-Crop nearly 50%
-Rotated to angle stamen
-Much adjustment with curves, channel mixer hue/saturation
-More adjustment with the above
-Adjustment to brightness and contrast
-Added border

Statistics
Place: 17 out of 144
Avg (all users): 6.3819
Avg (commenters): 7.4000
Avg (participants): 6.1803
Avg (non-participants): 6.4361
Views since voting: 2106
Views during voting: 414
Votes: 288
Comments: 28
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 05/24/2007 03:13:19 PM
I definitely see the silky softness here. Wonderful composition. Seems a slight blue tint, not sure if that was intentional, but it doesn't take away from the image. Terrific detail in the stamens. Magnolias are such wonderful trees and you did a superb job.
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 05/24/2007 12:50:50 AM
Very beautiful. So smooth and delicate. Congrats on top 20.
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 05/23/2007 03:06:40 PM
Beautiful floral, very smooth. :) Congrats on a top 20!
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 05/23/2007 01:12:54 PM
Catherine, congrats on your high finish. Personally I had your photo up there with a 10. It's beautiful.
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 05/23/2007 10:05:42 AM
Oh Way to go, Catherine!! This is BEAUTIFUL! What amazing focus amidst the wonderfully soft muted tones. WOW!

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 05/23/2007 09:50:50 AM
wonderful image- congratulations !
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 05/23/2007 08:56:15 AM
Beautiful floral shot. I love the way it just fills the frame. The non centered composition really strengthens this shot. Sherpet will be proud.
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 05/23/2007 04:59:18 AM
Love this comment..... No it isn't mine, but I really like it.....
Originally posted by bdenny:
Sherpet maybe?


Message edited by author 2007-05-23 04:59:43.
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 05/23/2007 04:57:24 AM
Well done, and I am so pleased this did so well for you, and I really like what you have taken here..... Definately my sort of image.....
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 05/23/2007 02:39:21 AM
Congrats on top 20! Great focus on them curlicues! And these petals are truly silky to the touch. The gentle lavender shadows in this image help to convey their softness. Nice work!
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 05/23/2007 12:11:10 AM
See now I'd have thought you picked this and shot it indoors in a controlled setting - great work all around, and congrats on a new top row shot!
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 05/23/2007 12:10:46 AM
Yippee! A new top row entry on your profile!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/22/2007 08:02:11 PM
Nice close up! Very silky!
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 05/22/2007 01:43:14 PM
Wow! Beautiful!
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 05/19/2007 10:44:38 PM
Very clean. I like it.
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 05/19/2007 02:22:41 PM
Nice DOF. Love the detail of the center area.
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 05/19/2007 06:56:11 AM
Good DOF, rule of 1/3rds but white is over powering for me maybe a different crop on the bud-6
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 05/18/2007 06:06:48 PM
i can almost smell it! delightful!
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 05/18/2007 04:54:56 PM
Excellent shot I look forward to seeing your technique.
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 05/18/2007 11:56:27 AM
Good image. I like the angle. Very nice.
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 05/17/2007 01:39:16 PM
I like the composition and lighting of this shot.
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 05/17/2007 12:51:27 PM
Sherpet maybe?
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 05/17/2007 12:09:46 PM
i like how up close this picture is and the colors are really melodic!
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 05/17/2007 10:32:10 AM
Seems a tad washed out but is a beautiful photo
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 05/16/2007 09:48:49 PM
this is a very strong image, but I think the yellow frame takes away from it - it competes with the image a bit too much. black or no frame at all and it might work a bit better. awesome shot though.
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 05/16/2007 03:08:35 PM
Exellent focus! Exellent lighting! - good luck! - Whish it in the top 5!
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 05/16/2007 10:54:56 AM
Nice angle and texture created! i like the softness of this image.
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 05/16/2007 10:08:22 AM
gorgeous! I can almost smell that delish magnolia scent!
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