This exotic lady was painted with a Nikon D300, using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D IF-ED macro lens, and a stacked combination of a 12 and 20mm extension tubes.
Image Solution:
focal length @ 105mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / in camera matrix metering / 1/125sec. - f/32 / 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, a combination of a soft box and the Nikon R1C1 wireless close up speedlight system; both light units set to minimum fill flash 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 remote electronic trigger release /
I was just thinking on my way into work how consistant your vision is with these flowers and you have done it once again. I don't know how this could be any better. I really like the detail on the stem.
Beautiful work Gus! I really like the colors and the shot angle! I see a bit of noise near the stem however? The D300 at ISO 320 shouldn't be noisy? Good work!
Gus...This is lovely! All your images are great but I think this is one of my favorites....Maybe because i like poppies so much myself. Love the colors, softness,and angle. Do you work mostly in the studio or in the field with your flowers?
"Poppy Explosion"
