......Night-Light White
Steve's Flower34 total reviews
Comment from Sange
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Your diagonal placement makes this tight crop work. What makes this a standout capture is your white balance Control that far to many here get wrong and make endless excuses for or try to hide in mixed media creations.
I find what makes this so special are two things, your sharp focus and your use of man made light.
The Peony appears to be kissed by the moons glowing light showing her off in the most lovely way. The bonus of the rain drops is the cherry on top of this beauty.
Fine capture, skilled manual settings and great POV.
Wall hanging worthy piece Doc.
A fine photo if a white flower with subtle hints of blush pink and yellow.
Well done ;)
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
Your diagonal placement makes this tight crop work. What makes this a standout capture is your white balance Control that far to many here get wrong and make endless excuses for or try to hide in mixed media creations.
I find what makes this so special are two things, your sharp focus and your use of man made light.
The Peony appears to be kissed by the moons glowing light showing her off in the most lovely way. The bonus of the rain drops is the cherry on top of this beauty.
Fine capture, skilled manual settings and great POV.
Wall hanging worthy piece Doc.
A fine photo if a white flower with subtle hints of blush pink and yellow.
Well done ;)
Comment Written 22-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jul-2017
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Well HUGE smile here for that very wonderful review Sange! In my mind's eye I knew exactly how I wanted these to look...wasn't sure I'd get it exactly the way I wanted w/ my flashlights but I did and thank you so much for noticing. Just love getting the Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! ...and don't mind the gold star either...lol So thank you sooo much for both. A calendar page most definitely for 2018, yes??
Doc
Comment from USWA6346
Beautiful shot! It doesn't look as big in the photo. Your method works, the flower really stands out in the dark. The pink and yellow in the leaves is nice, as are the tiny (or not so) drops of dew.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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Beautiful shot! It doesn't look as big in the photo. Your method works, the flower really stands out in the dark. The pink and yellow in the leaves is nice, as are the tiny (or not so) drops of dew.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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I cut it and put it in a vase on the wood stove Bill. Filled the vase all by itself....and absolutely filled the house w/ the best aroma.....oh yummy smell...lol The water drops were left over I think from it raining earlier in the day. Always happy to have you check out one of my posts and thank you so much for a lovely review Bill and the shiny extra star!!
Deborah
Comment from cleo85
I wouldn't think something white could be flamboyant as well, but this peony surely is flamboyant. Silver-silk made from moonlight. The whole looks like a painting. Its a tight framed close up, but with nice perspective and depth to it, due to the diagonal view.
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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I wouldn't think something white could be flamboyant as well, but this peony surely is flamboyant. Silver-silk made from moonlight. The whole looks like a painting. Its a tight framed close up, but with nice perspective and depth to it, due to the diagonal view.
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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I thought it made a good challenge for me Cleo...photograph the big, fluffy-petaled white PEONY at night w/o over exposing any of the white. The Coyotes howling so loudly slowed me down a bit but I was VERY pleased w/ the final image so thank you very much for the wonderful review and extra gold star. I do REALLY appreciate it.
Deborah
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You surely got what you attempted. Maybe those coyotes weren't bad guys. Maybe they just cast that special mood over the the painting with their howl.
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lol...you may be right Cleo. When I first moved here they frightened the hell out of me. Now, after 17 years I barely pay attention to them....EXCEPT when I'm outside in the gardens after dark. Never go outside WITHOUT my dog!!
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Well. their howl can be frightening, but I always thought it sounds sad, like wanting something they cannot get. [I wrote accidently painting in my last answer. Sorry for the mistake, but the photo just speaks to the painter in me.]
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not to worry Cleo. I took it as a compliment.
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It was unconsciously given, but yes, it was a compliment. :o)
Comment from Neilnap773
oh I'm not surprised that this has received an all time best status..what stunning sharpness and composition as the flowers focusing gradually diffuses in to the distance allowing for the foreground flower to really stand out and as its so detailed its glorious structure lights up and becomes extremely appealing to the eye of the viewer..a def six from me ..yet again ...stunning
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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oh I'm not surprised that this has received an all time best status..what stunning sharpness and composition as the flowers focusing gradually diffuses in to the distance allowing for the foreground flower to really stand out and as its so detailed its glorious structure lights up and becomes extremely appealing to the eye of the viewer..a def six from me ..yet again ...stunning
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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awww...you are very kind Neil! My eyes were crossing trying to make sure all those ruffled petals were as crisp as I wanted them to be....lol...WHILE I was trying to shine the light in the correct place. Then the coyotes started howling...OMG....too funny. I'm sure I was a sight. So you are just a doll to give it such a wonderful review Neil AND a gold star! Thank you so very much.
Deborah
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your welcome...its the sort of quality image i could work from in oils and as you know i love working on a black background :)
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Well I hope you will put it in your 'mental maybes' folder Neil. I would be extremely flattered if you even considered it.
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folder it goes :) thanks debs
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this pink tipped White Peony in the soft light of you torch glowing out from it's dark background. Artistic composition, framing & soft subdued lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Just one thing a flower does not move as you click the shutter so why did you cut off the lower petals?
Susan
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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Deborah,
A beautiful picture of this pink tipped White Peony in the soft light of you torch glowing out from it's dark background. Artistic composition, framing & soft subdued lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Just one thing a flower does not move as you click the shutter so why did you cut off the lower petals?
Susan
Comment Written 05-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 05-Jul-2017
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I was more interested in having all ...or most of the petals of the main blossom in focus and sharp Susan....and you're wrong actually....flowers move ALL the time. Perhaps not as much as your birds but they DO move....during the day and at night...doesn't matter....slightest breeze ruffles petals. Do appreciate you taking a look at it though. Thank you.
Deborah
Comment from IdstudentCathy
This is a magnificent photo. I love the detail, color, composition and contrast. I can feel the soft petals, smell the fragrant blooms and touch the raindrops.
The lighting is wonderful showing so much of the blossom against the dark background. Well done!
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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This is a magnificent photo. I love the detail, color, composition and contrast. I can feel the soft petals, smell the fragrant blooms and touch the raindrops.
The lighting is wonderful showing so much of the blossom against the dark background. Well done!
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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What a lovely review to end the day w/ ID....thought I'd have one more look at FAR before I shut down for the night and there is your wonderful review of my beautiful white PEONY....w/ some extra sparkle as well...lol Thank you so much. Oh and this flower smells as good as it looks. Cannot get any better than that!
Deborah
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No, can't get any better. Good night.
Comment from bunkie
This is absolutely gorgeous in absolute white. White appears like silk chiffon from a land of Cathay. Everything sharp revealing all the intricate folds that are so asymmetrical. Framing is perfect and love it.
bunkie
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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This is absolutely gorgeous in absolute white. White appears like silk chiffon from a land of Cathay. Everything sharp revealing all the intricate folds that are so asymmetrical. Framing is perfect and love it.
bunkie
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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awww...thank you so much Bunkie. That's a really wonderful review for my lovely white PEONY. I do also appreciate you sharing one of your gold stars w/ it. Thank you for that too.
Deborah
Comment from eileen0204
Hey Deb! Wow, this is truly a beautiful shot!
the dark mysterious forces of your flashlight :) really brings this one up to pop on page.
I love the moody scene that is extra special with amazing clarity in almost every petal.
The dark background is glorious.... such a vision Deb. This is just great.
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Hey Deb! Wow, this is truly a beautiful shot!
the dark mysterious forces of your flashlight :) really brings this one up to pop on page.
I love the moody scene that is extra special with amazing clarity in almost every petal.
The dark background is glorious.... such a vision Deb. This is just great.
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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LOL...yes....the flashlights and dark night does wonderful things for my flowers Eileen....and I always struggle to get ALL those ruffled petals crisp and sharp so thank you for commenting on that. Do appreciate you checking this one out and thanks so much for the lovely review.
Deborah
Comment from dalebraatz
wow love the details and textures and depth you have captured in this white flower, and the dark background even makes them standout better, a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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wow love the details and textures and depth you have captured in this white flower, and the dark background even makes them standout better, a pleasure to look at. Thank you for sharing. dale
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Well hello there Dale. Been missing you. Did you get all moved?? I know it must have been a hassle.....and something I do not EVER want to do...lol....for one thing I would never want to leave my gardens. At any rate Dale it is really good to 'see' you again. Thank you so very much for that lovely review and extra gold star. You are most kind.
Deborah
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your welcome and it was well deserved. yes we got all moved but still having a hard time emotionally with it, did not want to move but had to for our son,
Comment from suzannethompson2
Excellent night time capture of the beautiful white Peony, Deborah - I only have pink ones in my garden but this is stunning. I like the way it goes diagonally across the frame and the black background works perfectly. Excellent lighting and focus showing incredible detail in the twists and curls of the petals - they look as if they're made of satin. Lovely composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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Excellent night time capture of the beautiful white Peony, Deborah - I only have pink ones in my garden but this is stunning. I like the way it goes diagonally across the frame and the black background works perfectly. Excellent lighting and focus showing incredible detail in the twists and curls of the petals - they look as if they're made of satin. Lovely composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 04-Jul-2017
reply by the author on 04-Jul-2017
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As gorgeous as this big white PEONY is during the day-time Suzanne it is even lovelier at night-time I think...and exactly why I wanted to photograph it after dark....so I really appreciate that wonderful review you've given it....and the shiny gold star too. Aren't these guys just the best in your gardens??? I spend a LOT of time in the PEONY bed. Anyway....lol....Thank you so much. You're a doll.
Deborah