"The Passage Of Time"

[Gus Cobos]

“The Passage Of Time”

This Victorian lady was painted with a Nikon D2x, using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 IF-ED macro lens with a Nikkor 12mm extension tube.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 105mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/125sec. - f/32 / exposure comp @ -2.7EV / ISO @ 200 / white balance @ cloudy / AF - Mode @ manual / color space @ sRGB / lighting solution - Nikon R1C1 wireless close up speedlight system; both light units set to ¼ lumen burst with a wide dispersal pattern and attached diffuser. / tone comp @ +1 degree / hue adjustment @ +2 degrees / saturation factor @ +2 degrees / support platform - tripod assist, with macro focusing rail, and manual cable trigger release /

Comments greatly appreciated...:cool:

[Grady Weed]

Elegant. I don't know what else to say here. Love the black background against the red, white to yellow green of the flower. And the comp to the left side is a nice choice. The fade out on the edges is a great addition.

[George Scott]

Sweet composition, and I love the fade to background. The texture really comes through - great study of simplicity.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Gus, very dramatic lighting, has a nice painted feel.

[Richard Lovison]

Wonderful texture and I also like the fade to background. The image has a sense of mystery surrounding it. Was the fade a result of the lighting or post-processing?

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Gus, love the lighting here. And the way the edge of the petals fade into the BG. Might only wish to see it in 2x3 format with more negative space on the right.

[Don Lacy]

Wonderful image with plenty of mood and feeling.

[Julie Kenward]

Another beauty, Gus. Love the light leaf and how it balances against the darker ones.

What is this that we're looking at? It's intriguing...

[denise ippolito]

Gus, This is very artistic and I love the fade away.

Jules, I believe this is the backside of a hydrangea petal.