.....The 'Gladiator'
GLADIOLI flower30 total reviews
Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice artistic flower scene.Very Nice presentation.The Lovely flower and close up details,white and another color design petals,center and all are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Talent.}
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice artistic flower scene.Very Nice presentation.The Lovely flower and close up details,white and another color design petals,center and all are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.{Wish Your Talent.}
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Thank you so much a.sam. I always appreciate having you check out my new posts.
Deborah
Comment from SCHATZLING
An interesting angle with the entire frame filled with this gladiator of yours. I have loved every one of your photos in your entire portfolio....yes I went through it and studied and read about each one of your posts. If I would have had my own computer, you probably would have received a review on at least every other one (smile). However, I find myself not so in awe with this one. I think it is the lower left corner how that petal is situated and somewhat blurred the space between that and the main focus of the flower.....oh...I am having such a difficult time trying to explain myself in English this evening. I do apologize that I failing miserably at what I want to say.....it is like that is another flower getting in the way of this one. Something is just not right....if you remove the lower left and just keep the pedal from the flower your a photographing, I think it would be tons better. I feel like just deleting this Review and starting fresh again tomorrow. Maybe my vocabulary will be better. Sometimes that happens....my native tongue gets in the way.
Maybe you can decipher what I am trying to say and reply back to me.
And perhaps play with this photo and make that adjustment. I love the lighting that presents itself within the flower itself and the lavender stamen. It looks like such a happy blossom trying to stretch out as far as possible to perhaps smell all the surrounding smells or take a taste of a raindrop that it hoping to get.
Thanks for sharing.
AND please know I meant no ill will with this review. Out of every and I do mean every photo you have ever posted, this is my only somewhat negative review.
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reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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An interesting angle with the entire frame filled with this gladiator of yours. I have loved every one of your photos in your entire portfolio....yes I went through it and studied and read about each one of your posts. If I would have had my own computer, you probably would have received a review on at least every other one (smile). However, I find myself not so in awe with this one. I think it is the lower left corner how that petal is situated and somewhat blurred the space between that and the main focus of the flower.....oh...I am having such a difficult time trying to explain myself in English this evening. I do apologize that I failing miserably at what I want to say.....it is like that is another flower getting in the way of this one. Something is just not right....if you remove the lower left and just keep the pedal from the flower your a photographing, I think it would be tons better. I feel like just deleting this Review and starting fresh again tomorrow. Maybe my vocabulary will be better. Sometimes that happens....my native tongue gets in the way.
Maybe you can decipher what I am trying to say and reply back to me.
And perhaps play with this photo and make that adjustment. I love the lighting that presents itself within the flower itself and the lavender stamen. It looks like such a happy blossom trying to stretch out as far as possible to perhaps smell all the surrounding smells or take a taste of a raindrop that it hoping to get.
Thanks for sharing.
AND please know I meant no ill will with this review. Out of every and I do mean every photo you have ever posted, this is my only somewhat negative review.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 26-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Well Katharina I am very happy that you did not delete your review.. I actually understood exactly what you were saying and of course I know you meant no ill will by it. You should always be honest. You ARE exactly right in thinking it was another flower in the lower left....it was a blossom a bit further on down the stem. Although it didn't bother me w/ it being there I can see why you might find it 'distracting' At any rate, I DO appreciate you checking out my new post and always appreciate an honest review....and I thank you for both.
Deborah
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whew...relief (smile)....just kidding.
always honest...that's the best way good or bad....
Glad you understood what I meant.
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honesty Toots....the best way always!
Comment from bunkie
Excellent Gladioli closeup capture of your Gladioli pistol and stamen. Don't ask me which is which don't know. Petals are beautifully soft and enjoy the lavender color. Thank You for sharing.
bunkie
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Excellent Gladioli closeup capture of your Gladioli pistol and stamen. Don't ask me which is which don't know. Petals are beautifully soft and enjoy the lavender color. Thank You for sharing.
bunkie
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Well here you go bunkie. The 'stamen' is the male structure (the shorter purple sections in this photo) and the 'pistil' is the female structure (the longer white center piece in this photo) The anatomy of the reproductive parts of a flower. lol...may have been more than you bargained for but there ya go! Do appreciate you checking out my new post and thank you for the lovely review.
Deborah
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You are very welcome. Thanks for the info.
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Deb!
That's a very attractive Lily ,my friend,and your photo of it looks Great!
Is there anything else that really has to be said?
Oh,right-
'Good Show'!
~Sean
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Hi Deb!
That's a very attractive Lily ,my friend,and your photo of it looks Great!
Is there anything else that really has to be said?
Oh,right-
'Good Show'!
~Sean
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Well look at you too Sean....a gold star left at the end of the week. There aren't many of us that do that you know....and then you shared it w/ me....awww...lol Thank you so very much...seriously. And when I get the 'Good Show' from you I know my post is a good one. Always appreciate having you check out one of my pieces. Thank you again.
Deborah
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You're very welcome,Deb! Your pictures always look GREAT,my friend! : )
Comment from nature rules
My goodness...the colors in this are glorious. And what a lovely softness to your entire composition! You have accomplished with not edits what many of us use our filter for! Simple and stunning in every way! A definite framer!
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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My goodness...the colors in this are glorious. And what a lovely softness to your entire composition! You have accomplished with not edits what many of us use our filter for! Simple and stunning in every way! A definite framer!
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Oh I take that as a real compliment Becky....the bit about the filters I mean. Thank you so very much for the wonderful review of my new post. I always appreciate seeing you at the end of a review.
Deborah
Comment from bpellephoto
PeglegDeb - After years of reviewing radiographs I have trained myself to review by starting in the center and working outward. I use the same technique for photos. I started looking at this and I struck me that this looks like something PeglegDeb would do. How can this be you may ask? Your method of lighting for a night shot is a wonder to me. Its beautiful. You put the right amount of illumination just where you need it, on the stamens. For which the detail is exquisite. But best of all is the way the light diffuses away unevenly. The petals are in soft shadows with detail that doesn't take command, so that the color can seduce the eyes.
The camera technique, lighting, framing ... etc is top drawer. I tip my lens cap to you, this a wonderful shot and I'd like to see more ... B-)) Bob
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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PeglegDeb - After years of reviewing radiographs I have trained myself to review by starting in the center and working outward. I use the same technique for photos. I started looking at this and I struck me that this looks like something PeglegDeb would do. How can this be you may ask? Your method of lighting for a night shot is a wonder to me. Its beautiful. You put the right amount of illumination just where you need it, on the stamens. For which the detail is exquisite. But best of all is the way the light diffuses away unevenly. The petals are in soft shadows with detail that doesn't take command, so that the color can seduce the eyes.
The camera technique, lighting, framing ... etc is top drawer. I tip my lens cap to you, this a wonderful shot and I'd like to see more ... B-)) Bob
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 26-Feb-2017
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Oh I just LOVE that Bob...."I tip my lens cap to you" lol...so perfect! I read that last night just as I was shutting down or I would have answered then. And it's a wonderful review of my new post to boot. My night-time lighting 'methods' are really pretty low tech. A head lamp so I can see where I'm going and not trip over my rocks walls and a couple of heavy duty large square flashlights...oh..and my dog...lol...to keep the night stalkers at bay. I am quite flattered that you already recognize my work and thank you so much for the absolutely delightful review.
Deborah
Comment from Minnie Kaye
Oh my, this is a gorgeous flower. My grandma used to grow these as my mom told me. They grew so big. But my mom said she had never seen one this beautiful before. I love the blueish purple coloring. Blue and purple are my moms favorite colors. She says you have a magnificent flower there. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Oh my, this is a gorgeous flower. My grandma used to grow these as my mom told me. They grew so big. But my mom said she had never seen one this beautiful before. I love the blueish purple coloring. Blue and purple are my moms favorite colors. She says you have a magnificent flower there. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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awww...that is just the nicest review MO. Please thank your Mom for me too. I do appreciate you having a look at my new post and thank you (and your Mom lol) for giving it such a marvelous review. I may try growing these guys again this spring.
Deborah
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You're welcome. I would love to see them again.
Comment from MKFlood
nice soft capture. the angle of the shot of closeup of flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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nice soft capture. the angle of the shot of closeup of flower is great. the capture of the light is great. the clarity is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Well thank you so much MK for checking out my new post. My flowers aren't as funny as yours...lol....so I do appreciate you giving this one such a wonderful review.
Deborah
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well i can send my guys over and let them have a conversation with your flowers..lololololol..no i better not..my flowers are smartass's sometimes. wink.
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ahahaha..well mine can be pretty sassy too MK!
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hey we can put them together then and sit back and watch..be better than a tv show huh..lolol
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oh yeah!! ahaha...and listen to them swear at each other!
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yeah i can imagine we will hear a few pluck yous in that conversation..lololol
Comment from Imaginos
Sorry to hear about your not-so-successful attempts at growing these beautiful flowers long-term. But I am glad you were able to grow this one long enough to photograph it. It looks really pretty.
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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Sorry to hear about your not-so-successful attempts at growing these beautiful flowers long-term. But I am glad you were able to grow this one long enough to photograph it. It looks really pretty.
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Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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lol...thank you Imaginos for the condolences but honestly- I have plenty of other flowers to keep me occupied. I may give 'Gladiator' one more shot in my gardens though. Do appreciate you checking out my new post and giving it such a lovely review.
Deborah
Comment from michiganmike
An outstanding shot. If it were mine I would enter it in the flowers contest, but I guess you must have something even more lovely saved. The colors are fantastic and the stamens seem to glow with a light of their own.
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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An outstanding shot. If it were mine I would enter it in the flowers contest, but I guess you must have something even more lovely saved. The colors are fantastic and the stamens seem to glow with a light of their own.
Comment Written 25-Feb-2017
reply by the author on 25-Feb-2017
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Well look at that mm...Sat. evening w/ a gold star left! And you are such a sweetie to share it w/ me. Seriously....thank you so very much. I love this image but you never know exactly how posts will be received so to get this from you as the first review just makes my evening! As for contests...I never think of them until someone says "...you should have entered this in such and such" I should pay closer attention to contests. Thank you again mm....huge smile here in VT.
Deborah
