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Floral Day 3
Floral Day 3
JeniY


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Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Macro
Location: Central Illinois
Date: Jul 3, 2007
Aperture: F13
ISO: 320
Shutter: 1/160 Sec.
Galleries: Studio, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 3, 2007

Viewed: 557
Comments: 19
Favorites: 2 (view)

 I had some questions as to how I set this up - actually it was very easy. I am all about simple and quick. I don't actually have a studio space and I hate having to drag all my lighting equipment out for a 5 minute shot - so it was pretty primitive!

I have a little shiny black table (probably only about 15 inches in diameter) that works wonderfully. I put some drops of water on the surface with an eyedropper and let the flower rest against it's stem and one side of the petals. It is lit from above with a little desk lamp and I also placed another small desk lamp pointing up towards the center of the flower (kind of from underneath). And I just started shooting. At times held the lower light at different distances to get a better reflection.

Post processing - the usual hue/sat, levels, NI, selective color, unsharp mask.... and I did throw in a little Lucis Art (sculpture) just to make it a tad bit more dramatic. It wasn't very strong - just enough to see a change.

I also took out a few specks of dust and imperfections with the heal tool.

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 07/22/2007 05:18:08 PM
That is just plain funky. Great job.
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 07/18/2007 01:19:56 PM
I would like to see more setups like this - the shiny black table reflection adds a lot of depth.
Not real sure I like the drops though.
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 07/10/2007 03:20:19 PM
The water drops are cool but I think this would be great as is without the waterdrops too. They just seem out of place to me. I like the processing though.
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 07/05/2007 10:11:41 PM
I really do enjoy these reflective water drop shots. The black surface makes another nice reflection, too.
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 07/05/2007 09:14:08 PM
Wow Wow Wow - STunningly beautiful - would make a great greeting card or something. Thank you for including your set up. I sometimes get discouraged about my lack of equipment and I love simple and quick too so this is very encouraging for me. I may be trying this one soon.
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 07/04/2007 05:32:04 PM
Thanx for sharing how w/us- very intricate , mysterious image. Creative how you set it up.
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 07/04/2007 10:27:20 AM
This is fabulous!!! Love the reflections in the waterdrops! Very artistic and would make a beautiful print!
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 07/04/2007 10:01:32 AM
It sounds so simple to do when you read fast! Well thought out and executed, producing a fascinating photo.
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 07/04/2007 07:55:52 AM
Well done photo art w/great colors. Lots to look at & admire.
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 07/04/2007 07:24:14 AM
gorgeous image!
And it does sound like you did more than just "primitive" to get this done
And it's very well done!
~Anni
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 07/04/2007 05:29:00 AM
stunning
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 07/04/2007 01:36:38 AM
OMG! this is incredible! I want to know how you did this!
EXQUISITE!
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 07/04/2007 12:57:55 AM
wonderful
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 07/04/2007 12:57:36 AM
Wow, cool!!!! How'd you set this up?
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 07/04/2007 12:48:10 AM
Perfect picture. I love the reflection and the color.
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 07/04/2007 12:22:36 AM
Wonderful photo! Love the intensity of the entire image.
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 07/03/2007 11:22:51 PM
Wow! This is terrific! Everything about it!
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 07/03/2007 11:03:41 PM
Love the composition and originality of this. Nice pedal detail.
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 07/03/2007 10:40:11 PM
The 3 distinct layers in this (reflection, water drops, and original) have me really captivated. I like the way the bubbles seam to float above the mirror(?).
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