Backlit Gerbera Really Close Up!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Taken indoors........natural light except for an LED headlamp 3 inches away from the flower to make the Backlighting. Very dark overcast.......away from window to avoid highlighs on the fine silver hairs of stem. Tripod mounted Mark 3 and the Sigma 180 mm macro, 20mm extension tube, at ISO 800 at f32 and 25 second exposure. Set on 10 second timer and didn't move or even breathe! Liked the little darker look to this one. Like it's on fire!
As always comments welcomed and appreciated.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Roman, the backlighting really makes this image stand out. The comp works for me.

[Robert O'Toole]

Very cool Roman, come is looks good to me. Colors are details are great. I would lighten the top portion, although I know you mentioned you like this one dark.

Hey I think I see some sensor dust!

Robert

[John Cooper]

Lots of impact Roman showing good detail. I like the comp - perhaps stronger back-lighting to produce a stronger translucent effect would enhance the image even further. But very nice as is!!!

[Julie Kenward]

This is so nice, Roman! I'm going to have to try some backlighting this weekend. I love the results you're getting with it.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

beautiful composition. the petals make nice patterns.