"Empress Lilly"

[Gus Cobos]

“Empress Lilly”

Note: Diffuser panels were used to soften the light and two black shields were positioned for the shadow cast.

This exotic beauty was painted with a Nikon D300, using a Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D IF-ED macro lens.

Image Solution:
focal length @ 60mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/125sec. - f/22 / exposure comp @ -0.7EV / ISO @ 320 / white balance @ custom profile, using an Expo disk for color calibration / AF - Mode @ manual / color space @ sRGB / lighting solution - Nikon R1C1 wireless close up speedlight system; both light units set to minimum fill flash with a wide dispersal pattern and attached diffuser. Two additional speedlights were positioned at 45 degree angles for the rim back lighting / tone comp @ +1 degree / hue adjustment @ +1 degree / saturation factor @ +2 degrees / support platform - tripod assist, with macro focusing rail, and remote electronic trigger release /

Comments greatly appreciated...:cool:

[Kent Wilson]

Very lovely image, Gus. I can see I'm going to have to start taking some lessons. Looking at your images is a learning experience, adding to the pleasure of looking at them.

[Harold Davis]

gus, i love the idea of using the 60mm for more dof in these. all i can say is it looks delicious.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Gus, beautiful image. I love the dark bg and the shadow at the base of the bloom.:)

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Cheryl

[Lance Peters]

Love the pink tones Gus - the dark BG really makes your subject POP. Composition is fantastic.

[Alfred Forns]

Impressive Gus Excellent light control and love that bg !!!

[denise ippolito]

Gus, Beautiful lighting and details-your BG is great as well!