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denise ippolito
08-17-2009, 04:53 PM
Canon 5D
180 mm Macro lens
ISO 200
1/125 sec. at f/ 29
+1/3
Manual mode w/ flash

Yes f/29!!! and a Flash!!!!!
I went to Longwood Gardens w/ Roman Kurywczak and Dave Mills. I was given some really great instruction on using a flash and I have to say I was very impressed with the results. I also stepped out of my comfort zone and used an f/29!! Thanks guys!!

I found the back and side views most interesting w/ the soft shades of green and yellow

Joe Senzatimore
08-17-2009, 05:34 PM
Very dramatic with wonderful details. A little tight in the frame , but just my taste. Love lotus and like this alot.

Steve Maxson
08-17-2009, 07:16 PM
Love the detail and the subtle mix of colors, Denise. Very dramatic with the black background. Maybe a bit more room on the left for the pod to "face" into? - a plant we don't have in northern MN.

Nick Palmieri
08-17-2009, 07:58 PM
Be careful hanging around with those guys! Great image, I am loving that black BG.

denise ippolito
08-17-2009, 08:01 PM
Be careful hanging around with those guys! Great image, I am loving that black BG.

They were so MUCH FUN!! I had a great learning experience along w/ a few laughs. BTW I saw the blue water lily you photographed there-Stunning!!

Ákos Lumnitzer
08-17-2009, 08:33 PM
Incredible image, looks like it was shot in a studio. Congrats Denise. Did you HH?

denise ippolito
08-17-2009, 08:45 PM
Incredible image, looks like it was shot in a studio. Congrats Denise. Did you HH?

Akos, Thankyou. No I was on a tripod.:) It was shot outside.

Roman Kurywczak
08-17-2009, 09:12 PM
Hey Denise,
What is this world coming to??? Welcome to the other end of the f-stops:eek:! I'm glad to see you liked f29....my f4's were deletes:p! Even I may add a bit of canvas left (rare, I know!)...only because it leans in that direction....everything else is right on! Must have been those lovable teachers:D!

Dave Mills
08-17-2009, 09:36 PM
Denise, F29,good lighting and interesting subject! What more could one ask for? Yeah, I'll go along with Roman on a bit more room on the left but otherwise, well done!

Dave Leroy
08-17-2009, 10:13 PM
Good for you Denise. Very nicely done. Dave

Kyle Marie Barcelos
08-18-2009, 09:21 AM
Nice, i have no clue what that is, but it's cool, love the angle also great job:)

denise ippolito
08-18-2009, 09:33 AM
Thankyou everyone for your comments and a special thankyou to Roman and Dave for their great tutoring!!
I agree w/ adding canvas- Thanks again!!

Michael Zajac
08-18-2009, 07:10 PM
Denise, Very nice sharpness and composition.

Julie Kenward
08-18-2009, 07:29 PM
Denise, I'm so jealous! You got to hang with some fun people, I'm sure! Love the lotus pod but agree a bit more room on the left would help. When I first opened the image I instantly thought of an alien with a bunch of red eyes. Maybe this will make it to the OOTB forum with a little help??? :D;):D

denise ippolito
08-18-2009, 08:20 PM
Jules, We would have all had more fun if you were there!!Maybe someday!!

Charles Wesley
08-25-2009, 05:44 PM
Denise,

I guess I need to move to N.J. Can't seem to find a botanical gardens around here. Love the total stop down approach to photography. You're getting way to good at this.

Thanks for sharing....
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL
http://naturespotographs.com

denise ippolito
08-25-2009, 05:48 PM
Thanks Charles! I appreciate it.I was so use to shooting shallow that this is a whole new world and challenge!!