.....'Swan Lake' Interloper
AQUILIGIA formosa35 total reviews
Comment from Lilibug6
This is awesome Deb=) It does look kind of like a swan ballet! The focus is excellent! The colors are great! I love the angle you chose for this! Very nice work my friend! Lori
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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This is awesome Deb=) It does look kind of like a swan ballet! The focus is excellent! The colors are great! I love the angle you chose for this! Very nice work my friend! Lori
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much Lori for checking it out. I do appreciate the wonderful review you've given it as well!
Deborah
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My pleasure! Lori
Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great I really like how you have captured the soft white that really contrasts against the green great job here
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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What a beautiful photo the color is great the detail is great I really like how you have captured the soft white that really contrasts against the green great job here
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much James. Do appreciate you checking out my new piece.
Deborah
Comment from Shirleen
Indeed they do look like swans. Very insightful to capture this little flower this way. Is it possible to get this type of a shot with those fire red flowers in the back? Very beautiful
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Indeed they do look like swans. Very insightful to capture this little flower this way. Is it possible to get this type of a shot with those fire red flowers in the back? Very beautiful
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Will try Shirleen...but will be weeks before the MONARDA blossoms. If I get one will post it. Thanks so much for checking out this piece. Do appreciate it.
Deborah
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That would be awesome! Thank you. Look forward to seeing it if you can
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
A rare find!
Rara avis of a floral species as I've never seen anything resembling a swan like this before!
(My English is awkward but you know what I mean, right?)
Subtle illumination depicting the dramatic mood of the moment.
Diffused focusing.
Ideal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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A rare find!
Rara avis of a floral species as I've never seen anything resembling a swan like this before!
(My English is awkward but you know what I mean, right?)
Subtle illumination depicting the dramatic mood of the moment.
Diffused focusing.
Ideal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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It's just the solid white ones that are unusual Dick. Thanks so much for having a look.
Deborah
Comment from Natalia Leigh
Great work and the amazing flower. Give me imagination of 5 swans gathering together for the conversation. very vivid and fresh. thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Great work and the amazing flower. Give me imagination of 5 swans gathering together for the conversation. very vivid and fresh. thanks for sharing
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thanks so much for checking it out Natalia. Do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from avmurray
This white Columbine is truly beautiful and elegant with its hanging petals, and you have pictured it so well. I especially like the inclusion of buds in the background and the great looking bokeh.
The flower is standing out sharp against the background, and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the bloom. The white balance and exposure is perfect.
The photo is also nicely framed and the flower has got a very good placement within the frame. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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This white Columbine is truly beautiful and elegant with its hanging petals, and you have pictured it so well. I especially like the inclusion of buds in the background and the great looking bokeh.
The flower is standing out sharp against the background, and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the bloom. The white balance and exposure is perfect.
The photo is also nicely framed and the flower has got a very good placement within the frame. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much av for another wonderfully thorough review. Looks like you are back into the swing of reviewing...lol. Anyway, do appreciate you checking out this guy.
Deborah
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You are more than welcome Deborah.
Comment from GaliaG
very nice capture of this strange flower
good light handling, good focus and details
good position of the flower in the frame and composition
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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very nice capture of this strange flower
good light handling, good focus and details
good position of the flower in the frame and composition
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 10-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thank you gg. Do appreciate you checking this one out.
Deborah
Comment from Stringbean
This has a wonderful quality to it with grand light. Your framing is good and photo is well composed. I like how the beautiful background with the complementary colors of green/yellow accentuate your flower beautifully. Your focus is sharp with wonderful details on the petals. I love the unusual shape of this gorgeous white flower. A good composition and nice to see the beautiful buds in your background. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing! Great artists notes!
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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This has a wonderful quality to it with grand light. Your framing is good and photo is well composed. I like how the beautiful background with the complementary colors of green/yellow accentuate your flower beautifully. Your focus is sharp with wonderful details on the petals. I love the unusual shape of this gorgeous white flower. A good composition and nice to see the beautiful buds in your background. This is very nice work and thanks for sharing! Great artists notes!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much Mary Lynn for the wonderfully thorough review. I do definitely appreciate that!
Deborah
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You are so welcome Deborah...nice work!
Mary Lynn
Comment from Browncat
So much grace in this splendid photo with the blossoms resembling, as you say, swans in a circle. The subdued lighting is very effective and highlights the flower's whiteness.
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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So much grace in this splendid photo with the blossoms resembling, as you say, swans in a circle. The subdued lighting is very effective and highlights the flower's whiteness.
Comment Written 09-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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Thank you so much BC...lovely review and I do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from nature rules
My first comment is that anyone who does not read your notes along with viewing your amazing floral photography is really, really missing out on a lovely experience. Do you remember every little thing about each flower....such as when this one appeared? Or do you have a journal that you refer to? I kept a journal for years and still refer back...although I seldom write in it now.
I love Columbines. I don't remember seeing a white one up close. And I certainly don't remember studying the petals thorough enough to see the swans. An amazing photo, Deb. Your whites are sincere and gentle and playing the soft role necessary in this dance....nothing 'in you face' so to speak. I love the greens most of all. They have the new green shades and that bit of yellow green that is so lovely with white. Your frame is telling a story and is a must to leave a bit in focus. You have done that with finesse...just enough. The longer dof has some white. Is that more of this Columbine? Your Shed Bed... LOVE THAT...sounds glorious when the Monarda is also in bloom. But I am so glad there is no vibrant color to interfere with this scene. You have a beauty here.. Just add it to your book. You are seriously impressive as a gardener...let alone a photographer! A definite framer!! Thank you again for sharing. Can't believe how much difference there is in our seasons. My Monarda is almost finished...due to extreme heat. Wow!
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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My first comment is that anyone who does not read your notes along with viewing your amazing floral photography is really, really missing out on a lovely experience. Do you remember every little thing about each flower....such as when this one appeared? Or do you have a journal that you refer to? I kept a journal for years and still refer back...although I seldom write in it now.
I love Columbines. I don't remember seeing a white one up close. And I certainly don't remember studying the petals thorough enough to see the swans. An amazing photo, Deb. Your whites are sincere and gentle and playing the soft role necessary in this dance....nothing 'in you face' so to speak. I love the greens most of all. They have the new green shades and that bit of yellow green that is so lovely with white. Your frame is telling a story and is a must to leave a bit in focus. You have done that with finesse...just enough. The longer dof has some white. Is that more of this Columbine? Your Shed Bed... LOVE THAT...sounds glorious when the Monarda is also in bloom. But I am so glad there is no vibrant color to interfere with this scene. You have a beauty here.. Just add it to your book. You are seriously impressive as a gardener...let alone a photographer! A definite framer!! Thank you again for sharing. Can't believe how much difference there is in our seasons. My Monarda is almost finished...due to extreme heat. Wow!
Comment Written 09-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 10-Jul-2017
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LOL...I remember an inordinate amount of things about each and every flower in my gardens Becky. I did computerize all the beds several winters ago which probably seared planting dates etc in my head even more. I am blessed w/ a very good memory....especially for things that really interest me.
Yes, the white in the background is more Columbine....right behind that is the red 'Jacob Kline' MONARDA. I can'tt believe yours is almost done already....mine has not even started yet although the aroma is already there...I can smell it when I'm in the Wood Shed.....technically listed on my computer as Bed #1 I always refer to it as the Wood Shed Bed....lol...has a great ring to it I think. So thank you sooo much Becky for another wonderful review and the gold star you shared but mostly I appreciate your appreciation of my flowers.
Deborah
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You are most welcome, Deb!! Always a pleasure!