Blowin In The Wind

[Mike Moats]

I think the line from a Bob Dylan song, "the answer my friend, is blowin in the wind" says it all when shooting flowers on a windy day. The answer on a windy day, shoot slow shutter (two seconds here) and go abstract. Bracket shutter speeds and you'll get all kind of interesting images.

Fuji S5, Sigma 180, Tripod, Natural Light. F/3.5

[david cramer]

You've created an attractive interplay of color and motion on this one. Most times it pays to go with what mother nature (or Bob Dylan) has provided.

[Julie Kenward]

Beautiful abstract, Mike. You should hop down to the OOTB forum and check out all the recent blur images down there...some of them are really great.

I love the colors in this one and you got a good sense of movement without producing an unrecognizable image.

[Anita Rakestraw]

Very appealing image, Mike, I'm going to have to try some of these kinds of things, especially since it seems to be windy here ALL the time lately!

[Gus Cobos]

Excellent work Mike,
I like the soft play and liquid motion conveyed here...good show...:cool:

[Ed Cordes]

Wonderful blend of colors and just enough sharpness to understand the underlying subject. Love it!

[Robert O'Toole]

Interesting motion blur, I like the shapes and effect. Works well.

I think the image would benefit to run an s curve to improve the contrast somewhat.

Robert