.....The 'Gladiator'
GLADIOLI flower30 total reviews
Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and it is framed in perfectly and I like the lighting it hits at all the right places fine work here
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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what a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth and it is framed in perfectly and I like the lighting it hits at all the right places fine work here
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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From such an artistic eye jesuel that review really made me smile! Thank you so very much for checking out my newest piece and for sharing a gold star with it. I really do appreciate the extra sparkle from you.
Deborah
Comment from rgregoire
Nice close up! great soft color and you captured the nice white light in the center. It has good depth and the pastel colors almost allow the viewer to sense the softness of the delicate flower. Nice job!
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Nice close up! great soft color and you captured the nice white light in the center. It has good depth and the pastel colors almost allow the viewer to sense the softness of the delicate flower. Nice job!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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Excellent rg....exactly what I was hoping to convey so I appreciate you having a look and giving it such a nice review. Thanks so very much.
Deborah
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your welcome :)
Comment from Ronnie McClune
Debs - great interpretation of the Gladoli. Your notes completed my education ref this flower. Many years ago when I had a biggish garden I grew them in a multitude of bright flowers - great for cutting.
Your shot brings out the delicate nature of the flower head. I like the softness and use of lighting. Well done - Ronnie
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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Debs - great interpretation of the Gladoli. Your notes completed my education ref this flower. Many years ago when I had a biggish garden I grew them in a multitude of bright flowers - great for cutting.
Your shot brings out the delicate nature of the flower head. I like the softness and use of lighting. Well done - Ronnie
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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They last forever in a vase don't they Ronnie! I always enjoyed watching the progression as they opened and REALLY liked that when one blossom on the stem died I could just pinch it off and still have more!! lol...I may just have to give these guys another shot in my gardens. Always appreciate it when you check out one of my posts. Thanks so much.
Debs
Comment from Stringbean
This is a stunning capture of your Gladioli and I can just imagine them in your beautiful garden. They do add some work to the garden but after seeing this shot well worth the effort. The color of the flower is stunning as well, so beautiful are the white and lavender together. Nice sharp close up of the throat of this flower along with the stamen. Your colors, lighting, and details are excellent. Your framing is good and a nice DOF! This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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This is a stunning capture of your Gladioli and I can just imagine them in your beautiful garden. They do add some work to the garden but after seeing this shot well worth the effort. The color of the flower is stunning as well, so beautiful are the white and lavender together. Nice sharp close up of the throat of this flower along with the stamen. Your colors, lighting, and details are excellent. Your framing is good and a nice DOF! This is very nice work and thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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Ya know Mary Lynn I could deal w/ the digging 'em up and storing them bit....it's the having to stake them that bothers me the most. Not even so much the extra work...it's more the way it LOOKS. Just ruins the pretty flow of flowers to have stakes poking up everywhere. Anyway...lol....I do appreciate you checking them out and giving my new post such a lovely review. Thanks so very much.
Deborah
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I have planted them also they can be messy.....try the decorative bamboo sticks with some nice looking raffia or natural looking cord. Looking forward to more flower pics!
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I have a whole stack of bamboo stakes in the back of the wood shed Mary Lynn. Perhaps I'll give in and give these guys another try this spring...they ARE pretty.
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Can't wait to get back in the garden ... good luck!
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I'll bet you'll be in yours a helluva lot sooner than I'll get to be in mine....lol...
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LOL ... you never know!
Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Love the artistic play in this image - grand placement in the frame with powerful and engaging lighting. Love it. Your detail is also perfectly captured. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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Love the artistic play in this image - grand placement in the frame with powerful and engaging lighting. Love it. Your detail is also perfectly captured. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 27-Feb-2017
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I really enjoy walking around my flowers after dark Debi....a couple of large industrial flashlights and POW the flowers take on an entirely different look. I do appreciate you checking out my new post.... the lovely review and, of course, the extra sparkle you gave my piece. Thanks so very much Debi.
Deborah
Comment from nikman
Quite a nice interesting and subtle bloom presented here. Like your composition giving us a nice look at the centre. Exposure and sharpness are good. Like the detail and colours you have captured! Well done!
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Quite a nice interesting and subtle bloom presented here. Like your composition giving us a nice look at the centre. Exposure and sharpness are good. Like the detail and colours you have captured! Well done!
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thanks so much Nik. Do appreciate you having a look at my new post.
Deborah
Comment from csimmons032
This is a gorgeous photo. I love how the light seems to be shining out of the center of the lily. Your framing and focus are excellent as well. You captured these beautiful flowers perfectly. well done and thanks for sharing :)
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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This is a gorgeous photo. I love how the light seems to be shining out of the center of the lily. Your framing and focus are excellent as well. You captured these beautiful flowers perfectly. well done and thanks for sharing :)
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thanks so much cs for the lovely review. Do appreciate your time having a look.
Deborah
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You're welcome :)
Comment from supergold
such a beautiful pure white gladioli; would have been a six* without the distracting bottom left corner;
amazing lighting and sharp focus;
excellent control of exposure for the white;
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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such a beautiful pure white gladioli; would have been a six* without the distracting bottom left corner;
amazing lighting and sharp focus;
excellent control of exposure for the white;
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much sg for the wonderful review. As I'm sure you know- the blossoms on the GLADIOLI stem are close together. Although I didn't mind the 'neighbor' being included I can see how you might find it distracting....another reviewer mentioned it as well so I do appreciate you not docking me points for it. Always appreciate hearing from you when I post a new piece.
Deborah
Comment from suzannethompson2
Love this, Deborah! Beautiful image you've captured here showing the lovely Gladiola at night and I like the angle you chose for this. Excellent lighting and focus. I love the dramatic image this makes with the purple tinge and the wonderful shapes you've shown in the petals. Thanks for the interesting notes accompanying this, too. Beautiful composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Love this, Deborah! Beautiful image you've captured here showing the lovely Gladiola at night and I like the angle you chose for this. Excellent lighting and focus. I love the dramatic image this makes with the purple tinge and the wonderful shapes you've shown in the petals. Thanks for the interesting notes accompanying this, too. Beautiful composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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I so appreciate you mentioning the notes Suzanne. I know I sometimes get carried away w/ how much to include w/ my image so happy to hear you found them interesting. That's just a marvelous review you gave my new post and I thank you so very much for the gold star you shared w/ it. Lovely way to start the day!!
Deborah
Comment from GaliaG
amazing after shot treatment of the photo, it got a magic and lovely view
excellent technique, filling of the frame and composition
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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amazing after shot treatment of the photo, it got a magic and lovely view
excellent technique, filling of the frame and composition
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Actually gg- the only after shot treatment of my photo was a bit of cropping and a little sharpening. Otherwise, this is exactly as my camera and I saw it. Do appreciate you having a look and thanks so much for the lovely review.
Deborah