....Early PAPAVER orientalis
'Oriental Poppy' just opening27 total reviews
Comment from Robert Davis
Love this poppy. Very sharp and stands out from the background. The out-of focus other poppy is very distracting because it is so bright. Ones eye tends to be attracted first by bright light. I would clone this out and do a little more cropping from the right. With those changes a six!
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Love this poppy. Very sharp and stands out from the background. The out-of focus other poppy is very distracting because it is so bright. Ones eye tends to be attracted first by bright light. I would clone this out and do a little more cropping from the right. With those changes a six!
Comment Written 19-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Do appreciate your thoughts Robert but most definitely wanted the second bud in the image. May go play w/ a copy of it though just to see what it looks like as a vertically formatted single blossom....just satisfy my curiosity...lol Thank you for having a look though and offering your honest assessment....as I aid I do appreciate that.
Deborah
Comment from No Eye Has Seen
Very well photographed, lighting and focus well considered as well the framing. The sharpness gives it that instant Wow factor. Nice picture, thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Very well photographed, lighting and focus well considered as well the framing. The sharpness gives it that instant Wow factor. Nice picture, thanks for sharing
Comment Written 19-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much John. Do appreciate that wonderful review you've given my new piece.
Deborah
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this Oriental Red Poppy bursting out of the hairy bud cover into the soft light shining down upon it it's petals like crushes silk slowly opening out. Beautifully framed by the green of it's foliage with a second bud opening in the blurred background . Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this Oriental Red Poppy bursting out of the hairy bud cover into the soft light shining down upon it it's petals like crushes silk slowly opening out. Beautifully framed by the green of it's foliage with a second bud opening in the blurred background . Beautiful composition framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan
Comment Written 19-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much Susan for giving my new piece such a wonderful review. I do really appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from GaliaG
Amazing focus and details and excellent supporting blur background
good position of the bud in the frame, excellent composition and presentation
thanks for sharing
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Amazing focus and details and excellent supporting blur background
good position of the bud in the frame, excellent composition and presentation
thanks for sharing
Comment Written 19-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Well thank you gg for the really wonderful review of my new piece. Do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from TBI John
The pool boy has told me many a time about your show stopper . To be totally honest with you , I thought it was the JD talking . The guy loves the drink .
Then I came upon the show stopper .
Everything came to a complete stop . It was slow motion , I didn't notice that the light had turned .
It's a very cool piece and I really enjoyed your notes
Hey , keep on shooting cause your really good at it .
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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The pool boy has told me many a time about your show stopper . To be totally honest with you , I thought it was the JD talking . The guy loves the drink .
Then I came upon the show stopper .
Everything came to a complete stop . It was slow motion , I didn't notice that the light had turned .
It's a very cool piece and I really enjoyed your notes
Hey , keep on shooting cause your really good at it .
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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LOL The 'pool boy' OMG John that is too funny. Don't know why I keep him around....especially since I don't have a pool. Well, am very pleased you liked my showstopper enough to share a gold star with it. Thank you so much. I do really appreciate it Mr. TBI.
Deborah
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Your welcome
Comment from Barbara L.
This is a wonderful close up of this poppy just beginning to bloom! The sharpness and detail on the main flower are excellent. I like how the out of focus flower in the background almost mirrors the main flower. Beautiful light and color too.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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This is a wonderful close up of this poppy just beginning to bloom! The sharpness and detail on the main flower are excellent. I like how the out of focus flower in the background almost mirrors the main flower. Beautiful light and color too.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Thank you so much Barbara for that really lovely review. I do appreciate it.
Deborah
Comment from Linda Wetzel
Wow! Thanks for those notes. I had no idea the blossoms were that large. How wonderful to have them in your garden. This is such a unique image of the blooms pushing out of the pod. They almost look like a silk hanky tucked inside a green tuxedo pocket.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Wow! Thanks for those notes. I had no idea the blossoms were that large. How wonderful to have them in your garden. This is such a unique image of the blooms pushing out of the pod. They almost look like a silk hanky tucked inside a green tuxedo pocket.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Oh what a perfect description Linda. It DOES look exactly like a silk hanky and I'll tell you I am always amazed at how such a large flower fits into such a small pod. It's so much fun to watch it 'unfold' it's way out. Thank you for the wonderful (and fun) review. Always appreciate YOUR thoughts.
Deborah
Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot. I like the way the petal is just breaking out and the second one in the background is a great addition. Beautiful colors and very sharp hairs on the pod.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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A beautiful shot. I like the way the petal is just breaking out and the second one in the background is a great addition. Beautiful colors and very sharp hairs on the pod.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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It is quite amazing to watch that large, lovely blossom unfold it's way out of it's pod MM. I am always surprised how such a large flower fits into such a small pod. Anyway...can you tell I'm dreaming of flowers? lol Do appreciate the very fine review here. Thank you so much.
Deborah
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Ooppsss....that Oriental word!
Why, what's offending in that adjective? We use it casually here: Oriental eyes, dress, costume, battery, island, store, etc!
Well, this one is so Oriental!
It blooms so early inching its way out from that too tight pod!
Nature must provide a larger pod for this gorgeous bloom!
Verdant overtone lends a perfect backdrop for this striking vibrant creation!
Nice addition of that lower bud for visual balancing...
Selective focusing.
Subdued lighting.
Ideal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Ooppsss....that Oriental word!
Why, what's offending in that adjective? We use it casually here: Oriental eyes, dress, costume, battery, island, store, etc!
Well, this one is so Oriental!
It blooms so early inching its way out from that too tight pod!
Nature must provide a larger pod for this gorgeous bloom!
Verdant overtone lends a perfect backdrop for this striking vibrant creation!
Nice addition of that lower bud for visual balancing...
Selective focusing.
Subdued lighting.
Ideal framing.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Orientalis is part of it's botanical name Dick. Nothing offensive about using it like that. Do appreciate you checking this one out and thank you for the fine review you've given it.
Deborah
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Ah okay, Thanks Deb! Didn't see the "i"!
Blind as a bat me!
Comment from bpellephoto
The Poppy is one of my most favorite early flowers to photograph. They are simply a treasure trove of possibilities.
I am particularly fond of shooting them in this stage and earlier.
You have captures an interesting subject. This capture is well framed and all camera technical factors are right on.
Keeping the other partially opened bud in the frame gives balance and scope to this fine take.
May I suggest another approach - Get your flashlight ready and a spritz bottle of water. Venture forth into the night suitably armed with camera, flashlight and spritz bottle. If there is no dew clinging to the spines of the bud spray a little water on it. Then try different angles with the light until the water drops shine and glisten like jewels in the night. Might be fun?
Good to see some blossoms ... OMP
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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The Poppy is one of my most favorite early flowers to photograph. They are simply a treasure trove of possibilities.
I am particularly fond of shooting them in this stage and earlier.
You have captures an interesting subject. This capture is well framed and all camera technical factors are right on.
Keeping the other partially opened bud in the frame gives balance and scope to this fine take.
May I suggest another approach - Get your flashlight ready and a spritz bottle of water. Venture forth into the night suitably armed with camera, flashlight and spritz bottle. If there is no dew clinging to the spines of the bud spray a little water on it. Then try different angles with the light until the water drops shine and glisten like jewels in the night. Might be fun?
Good to see some blossoms ... OMP
Comment Written 18-Apr-2018
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2018
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Instead of mud OMP??? lol I have to agree though and am soooo anxiously waiting for the new flower season to actually get underway! I like your idea. Often during my night time forays into the gardens the flowers actually do have dew on them but taking a spray bottle would work for those times there is none. Although, the thought of dragging something else around in the dark and not ending up on my butt somewhere is just a tad intimidating...lol
Anyway, what a treat to find this great review WITH a shiny gold star from you here this morning! Thank you so very much dear OMP. I hope you know how much I appreciate it.
Deborah
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I sent "Mud Season" to the Barton Chronicle. They emailed back that they liked it and will print it. How bout that! - I'm an author!! Well, it is a start anyway OMP
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Would idiot strings help?
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Oh congratulations OMP!!! That is just wonderful! A published author now wow....let me know when and I'll make sure I get a copy. I still think you should send it to Vermont Life too.
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lol...you mean to tie things to me so I don't lose them?? ahahaha oh Good Lord...bet I'd get them wrapped around my leg and the dog....lol Just picturing it in my head. A small backpack might be 'safer'
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Vermont Life is a quarterly. I missed the deadline for the spring issue. But I will submit a copy anyway. RE the Chronicle I will contact and find out when it will appear. OMP
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definitely submit it anyway. They'll hang onto it if they don't use it this year....and Congratulations again dear OMP. I just think this is wonderful!