Bristled

[flavio]

Hi all,

One of the trees in my neighbor's front yard has been blooming for a couple of weeks now. The flowers are very soft colored and delicate. Every time I walk by I try to get a couple of shots. It was all very disappointing and frustrating until yesterday. I came to the realization that to get a reasonable shot at these peculiar flowers I should isolate them, stop them from their never-ending dance, and treat them with the right soft light. Thus, I built a rudimentary light-box and took some shots. It felt like working in a mini-studio under a quiet atmosphere (music, tea, closed doors, no phones) and controlled conditions.
For a first try, I'm quite satisfied with the results.
I'd be glad to get critiques and inputs from the more experienced photographers out there (about 99% of the potential viewers). Thanks!




EXIF data:
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.4
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 6 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire




EXIF data:
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 6 mm
Exposure: 0.00
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[jakethepig]

This is a gorgeous photograph Flavio and very nicely composed. The colours are stunning and the black background works so well. Very nice work.

Jake.

[flavio]

Thanks!
Is always nice to get nice comments on a first try.
Now, I think the next step will be to find a proper subject for a white background.
Any suggestions on lights, EXIF, etc?

[FoG]

They are both gorgeous captures ! the colour and ocus are spot on ... I know what you mean I find doing the lightbox almost therapeautic after a days work ..

[Heaterguy]

Really nice. Well done on your use of color and composition.

[fstopMike]

Well done! The black background really makes them stand out and the pictures are crystal clear.

[flavio]

Thanks for the fattering comments. I guess I'll keep the setup and shoot some more during the next weekend.

[rawHulk]

Great work there.. Love the second shot better..

[flavio]

Me too....

[beachcomber]

Charming pictures, they remind of the lamps with the long thin LED light tubes that change colour. Great job flavio

beach