Coleus Blossom
A close up15 total reviews
Comment from avmurray
People don't usual grow the Coleus plant for its blossoms, but when you have close look at them, which you have done here, they are really pretty. Still it is the many different colors of the leaves we get impressed by.
I like the close and personal approach, and also how well the blossoms are standing out from the softened background. The focus is spot on and sharp, and it is clear and well defined details to be seen. The colors are crisp and clear, and the exposure is perfect.
The tight cropping has worked well, and the flower has got a fine diagonal placement within the frame. Also this a lovely and well taken photo Bob, and with a very good DOF.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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People don't usual grow the Coleus plant for its blossoms, but when you have close look at them, which you have done here, they are really pretty. Still it is the many different colors of the leaves we get impressed by.
I like the close and personal approach, and also how well the blossoms are standing out from the softened background. The focus is spot on and sharp, and it is clear and well defined details to be seen. The colors are crisp and clear, and the exposure is perfect.
The tight cropping has worked well, and the flower has got a fine diagonal placement within the frame. Also this a lovely and well taken photo Bob, and with a very good DOF.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Hi Annie.. I'm glad you liked the post. Thank you, for the excellent review and rating!... Bob
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You are more than welcome Bob.
Comment from JirinaInspire
I love the blooming coleus with great colors and dainty details. They will bloom whole winter if you bring them inside and then back in the spring in the garden.
Bob thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
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I love the blooming coleus with great colors and dainty details. They will bloom whole winter if you bring them inside and then back in the spring in the garden.
Bob thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
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Hi Jirina.. Thank you for the fine review and rating. I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely photo presented here. Those red leaves make a perfect backdrop for your purple flower. Love the use of light and your composition. Thank you for sharing
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
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A very lovely photo presented here. Those red leaves make a perfect backdrop for your purple flower. Love the use of light and your composition. Thank you for sharing
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
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Hi Maureen.. Thank you for the fine review and rating. I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Bob,
A beautiful picture of the pale purple Coleus flower spike surrounded by their red wine & green edged leaves.
Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Bob,
A beautiful picture of the pale purple Coleus flower spike surrounded by their red wine & green edged leaves.
Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Hi Susan.. Thank you so much, for the review and great rating ... Bob
Comment from suffolkbrian
Although i quite like this one bob do find its a bit dark on my screen whether you can lighten it a tad don,t no and maybe it does not need it,it maybe also due to the surrounding greenery being dark in this...brian
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
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Although i quite like this one bob do find its a bit dark on my screen whether you can lighten it a tad don,t no and maybe it does not need it,it maybe also due to the surrounding greenery being dark in this...brian
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 24-Oct-2023
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Hi Brian.. Thanks for the heads up. Edited the image with a couple of clicks to the right on the brightness slider - better, says I.
Thank you so much, for the review and great rating ... Bob
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your welcome
Comment from Christine389
Yes I've seen them bloom before and they are very pretty little flowers. You captured this blossom beautifully here. It reminds me of a small version of English lavender. Enjoyable to view.
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Yes I've seen them bloom before and they are very pretty little flowers. You captured this blossom beautifully here. It reminds me of a small version of English lavender. Enjoyable to view.
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Thanks Christine you gave me the answer that has bugged from the first - Lavender, I knew it but just couldn't quite remember. Thank you so much, for the review and great rating ... Bob
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
The vibrant colours in this picture are a feast for the eyes! This image is a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day. Good effort! Good luck!
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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The vibrant colours in this picture are a feast for the eyes! This image is a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us every day. Good effort! Good luck!
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Thank you for reviewing this capture Sesha and I appreciate your generous rating ... Bob
Comment from Charlotte Morse
Neither did I Bob! I've never seen one in bloom before and just presumed that they didn't - and here you are showing me how wrong our assumptions can often be!
It looks quite similar to the nettle and dead nettle flowers, I wonder if they're the same family?
Your photo is lovely (in my surprise I nearly forgot the review bit of the message!), with fine focus and a good dof - I love the bokeh behind!
Perfect exposure, giving lovely natural colours to the whole.
The best of luck in the competition.
Charlotte
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Neither did I Bob! I've never seen one in bloom before and just presumed that they didn't - and here you are showing me how wrong our assumptions can often be!
It looks quite similar to the nettle and dead nettle flowers, I wonder if they're the same family?
Your photo is lovely (in my surprise I nearly forgot the review bit of the message!), with fine focus and a good dof - I love the bokeh behind!
Perfect exposure, giving lovely natural colours to the whole.
The best of luck in the competition.
Charlotte
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Hi Charlotte.. My first encounter with the Coleus was High School Biology I. That plant didn't bloom, because it never had a chance. We used the leaves to extract the chlorophyll. I'm glad you liked the post. Thank you, for the excellent review and rating!... Bob
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Bob, you are always welcome :)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
These things used to spring up all over the back yard,Bob,but they seem to have gone extinct over the course of the last few decades! ( Too many 'poisonous to plant life' automotive chemicals leaking into the soil from various 'project cars' that ended up being stored back there I think! )
This is a fine looking picture,my friend!
I'm enjoying it vrry much!
~Sean
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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These things used to spring up all over the back yard,Bob,but they seem to have gone extinct over the course of the last few decades! ( Too many 'poisonous to plant life' automotive chemicals leaking into the soil from various 'project cars' that ended up being stored back there I think! )
This is a fine looking picture,my friend!
I'm enjoying it vrry much!
~Sean
Comment Written 23-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023
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Maybe not Sean. I've seen at least 3 other plant species that used to thrive in Northeast Vt. disappear. Thank you I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob
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that's how it goes,bob1 ; 0
Comment from jesuel
what an amazing photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2023
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what an amazing photo the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here
Comment Written 22-Oct-2023
reply by the author on 31-Oct-2023
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Thank you so much, for the excellent review and outstanding six rating! I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob