...Extra Special NIGELLA
NIGELLA damascena (aka- 'Love-in-a-Mist')23 total reviews
Comment from Lisa M.
Cyber 6! Spectacular Shot! Perfect Timing! So Unique and Excellently Captured! Great Point of View! Framing is Spot On! Fabulous Title and Informative Artist Notes! The Border is also a Nice Addition! You've Clearly Shown Technical Excellence and make a Strong Initial Impact! Fantastic Color! Thanks so much for Sharing this Beauty ;) Very Well Done
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2017
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Cyber 6! Spectacular Shot! Perfect Timing! So Unique and Excellently Captured! Great Point of View! Framing is Spot On! Fabulous Title and Informative Artist Notes! The Border is also a Nice Addition! You've Clearly Shown Technical Excellence and make a Strong Initial Impact! Fantastic Color! Thanks so much for Sharing this Beauty ;) Very Well Done
Comment Written 01-Nov-2017
reply by the author on 02-Nov-2017
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...and thank YOU Lisa for your enthusiastic review for my little NIGELLA. I do appreciate it very much!
Deborah
Comment from nature rules
A cyber six, Deb. I too am fascinated by Love in a Mist. If you look way back in my portfolio your will see a photo of the seed head with the flower gone. Fascinating and so individual.
Your notes are so interesting to me. And I think there are others here as well...such as Stringbean who would love to have a purple Nigella in her beautiful gardens. Thank you for taking the time with your notes. They are not only scientific but heartfelt. Always, always a pleasure to read.
Your photo is perfection. Using a light...any light...at night on a flower can be brash and uncomplimentary to light and shadows and reflections. But yours have evolved into sheer beauty...every time. Congratulations ...and thank you! Gorgeous! A framer!
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2017
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A cyber six, Deb. I too am fascinated by Love in a Mist. If you look way back in my portfolio your will see a photo of the seed head with the flower gone. Fascinating and so individual.
Your notes are so interesting to me. And I think there are others here as well...such as Stringbean who would love to have a purple Nigella in her beautiful gardens. Thank you for taking the time with your notes. They are not only scientific but heartfelt. Always, always a pleasure to read.
Your photo is perfection. Using a light...any light...at night on a flower can be brash and uncomplimentary to light and shadows and reflections. But yours have evolved into sheer beauty...every time. Congratulations ...and thank you! Gorgeous! A framer!
Comment Written 31-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 01-Nov-2017
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OH NO....my entire thank you GONE....s.o.b... but ISP has been a bear since the wind storm the other night. I'll have to try again once it's up and running again. grrrrrr
lol...Oh of course, it saved THAT! sheesh. Anyway, I know I had thanked you for such a really nice review Becky....and said also that I may have been able to photograph this guy a bit better. I am always so excited when a purple one shows up that I get giddy photographing it. AND said I'll have to check out your NIGELLA seed head (I save them...have a vase full (of dusty ones lol) in the BR.
Deborah (off again now....OMG)
Comment from Malmax
Extremely beautiful photograph of this most interesting and eye-catching flower. The detail showing the center with the seeds is
breathtaking, and the stamens and green foliage
surrounding the bloom resemble little spikes so cleverly placed protecting
the flower. Although the purple flower is very beautiful, I think I prefer the white variety. Just my personal preference because
I have seen that one too.
Deborah you amaze me with
your ability to photograph at night and produce these incredibly different and remarkable flowers. Wonderful Beauty.
Malmax
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
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Extremely beautiful photograph of this most interesting and eye-catching flower. The detail showing the center with the seeds is
breathtaking, and the stamens and green foliage
surrounding the bloom resemble little spikes so cleverly placed protecting
the flower. Although the purple flower is very beautiful, I think I prefer the white variety. Just my personal preference because
I have seen that one too.
Deborah you amaze me with
your ability to photograph at night and produce these incredibly different and remarkable flowers. Wonderful Beauty.
Malmax
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
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Well isn't this such a nice surprise this morning Marsha! I may agree w/ you actually...the white ones w/ the cobalt blue center may be my favorite. I still have to show you the pink variety too btw. Anyway, that is just an outstanding review and thank you sooo much for the extra sparkle. You're a sweetheart!
Deborah
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You're most welcome
Comment from avmurray
You know I love these flowers Deborah, and you always picture them so well. This one is truly beautiful with the deep purple color, and when you have a dark background like this, the flower is standing out in an excellent way.
Your photo is also quite sharp showing such clear and well defined details in the petals, and I also think the exposure is spot on.
The photo is nicely cropped and the flower has got a very good placement within the frame. I think this is a truly lovely and well taken flower photo, and with a very good DOF.
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
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You know I love these flowers Deborah, and you always picture them so well. This one is truly beautiful with the deep purple color, and when you have a dark background like this, the flower is standing out in an excellent way.
Your photo is also quite sharp showing such clear and well defined details in the petals, and I also think the exposure is spot on.
The photo is nicely cropped and the flower has got a very good placement within the frame. I think this is a truly lovely and well taken flower photo, and with a very good DOF.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2017
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So easy to grow AV. Maybe you'll try them in your gardens sometime??? Thank you so much for checking out my new piece and giving it such an excellent review.
Deborah
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You are most welcome Deborah. I would not mind trying to grow these flowers. Do I have to buy plants, or just seeds ?
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I usually get little 'starts' AV. I may try starting some inside... from seeds myself early next spring. I haven't had a lot of luck w/ seeds I've collected so think I'll try purchasing them...if I can find a place that sells NIGELLA seeds....but 'starts' have been a sure thing for me in the past.
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Thank you for the information Deborah. You might find seeds on the net if you don't find them any other place. That is what I will try.
Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful blossom and a fantastic shot. It is a little surprising to me to see such vibrant petals after the flower has gone to seed. A fine color palette with superb details.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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A beautiful blossom and a fantastic shot. It is a little surprising to me to see such vibrant petals after the flower has gone to seed. A fine color palette with superb details.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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It may have been closer to three or four days MM. Those little clear seeds you can see at the center here must turn brown before the flower drops them. Regardless, this flower does everything REALLY quickly. Thank you so much for the excellent review and I do definitely appreciate the extra sparkle. You were most generous here.
Deborah
Comment from Stringbean
This is stunning photography of this very unusual color for Love in a Mist flower. Your central composition is engaging. Your focus is sharp and clear with good lighting revealing excellent details on this lovely flower. Your artistic dark background complimenting your overall photography. I so enjoyed reading you artists notes. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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This is stunning photography of this very unusual color for Love in a Mist flower. Your central composition is engaging. Your focus is sharp and clear with good lighting revealing excellent details on this lovely flower. Your artistic dark background complimenting your overall photography. I so enjoyed reading you artists notes. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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I knew you would appreciate the unusual color Mary Lynn since you grow these guys. It's wonderful, isn't it! Always look forward to a review by you of one of my flowers and especially appreciate your comment re: the notes w/ this one. Thank you so much.
Deborah
Comment from a.samathasena
What a gorgeous great nature shot.The Beautiful nice nature scene.The Lovely rare flower and color petals,center green design,dark b/g are make a nice scene. Light and color balance are great.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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What a gorgeous great nature shot.The Beautiful nice nature scene.The Lovely rare flower and color petals,center green design,dark b/g are make a nice scene. Light and color balance are great.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color are excellent.Well Done.Thanks.
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Thank you a.sam for giving this one such a nice review. I do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from TBI John
The Nigella is a very cool photograph . It's a well balanced piece with excellent composition . The clarity is amazing that seems to pull you in ! Deborah do these flowers smell as beautiful as they look ? It's a very cool piece of art ! Thanks for sharing .
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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The Nigella is a very cool photograph . It's a well balanced piece with excellent composition . The clarity is amazing that seems to pull you in ! Deborah do these flowers smell as beautiful as they look ? It's a very cool piece of art ! Thanks for sharing .
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Surprisingly John, these pretty little guys don't have an aroma at all.....but they are so gorgeous I don't even mind. You're a doll for checking out my new piece and giving it such a wonderful review.....and thank you so much for sharing a gold star w/ this one. I do definitely appreciate it.
Deborah
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Your welcome
Comment from GaliaG
Interesting and unique angle of shot
excellent focus, light handling, colors and tones
good black supporting background thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Interesting and unique angle of shot
excellent focus, light handling, colors and tones
good black supporting background thanks for sharing
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Do appreciate you having a look at my new piece gg and thank you for the fine review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the complex looking flower!:) You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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This is a wonderful shot of the complex looking flower!:) You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 30-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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One of my very favorites Seshadri....bet I've said THAT before, huh. Do appreciate you checking it out and thanks so much for the very fine review you've given it.
Deborah
