Sunflowers and Thunderstorm

SurfdogSurfdog Registered Users Posts: 297 Major grins
edited May 27, 2010 in Landscapes
I was driving in South Texas today as a really intense storm was brewing. As I was passing a large sunflower field, the contrast in colors was striking. I pulled over and captured a few images before the rain hit.

Just sharing.
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  • run_kmcrun_kmc Registered Users Posts: 263 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Really, really nicely done. Also, job well done having a camera with you. That's something I need to work on. :D
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  • R.JayR.Jay Registered Users Posts: 974 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Hi Danny, right place at the right time - and with your camera, 3/3 :D I agree, the contrast in colour is fantastic.

    Cheers, Richard.
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,955 moderator
    edited May 26, 2010
    Stunning color. clap.gif

    Was this a single frame? HDR? I'm curious about the shooting/processing techniques in this one. ear.gif
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  • hawkeye978hawkeye978 Registered Users Posts: 1,218 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Beautiful color and contrast. Nice capture..
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Superb shot! I keep seeing the sunflowers all over San Antonio but haven't found a good spot to shoot anything other than closeups. I love that you find a whole field of them, against a contrasting sky--very nicely done!

    Lauren
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  • SurfdogSurfdog Registered Users Posts: 297 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Richard wrote: »
    Stunning color. clap.gif

    Was this a single frame? HDR? I'm curious about the shooting/processing techniques in this one. ear.gif

    This was absolutely nothing fancy. I carry an old Nikon D50 with a Sigma 18-200 zoom with me everywhere I go. I travel alot for my "real" job during the week, and you never know what you might roll up on. This was just a single shot with all natural light. Was shooting on 18 mm, about 2' from the flower in the foreground. Did a levels adjustment and some burning around the edges, and that was all.

    Thanks for the comments.
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  • spbradyspbrady Registered Users Posts: 5 Beginner grinner
    edited May 26, 2010
    love that... I have always wanted to shoot a sunflower field, never been able to find one though. nice capturethumb.gif
  • SimpsonBrothersSimpsonBrothers Registered Users Posts: 1,079 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Awesome!
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  • BrewsterBrewster Registered Users Posts: 117 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Danny
    Living on the Canadian Prairies, I've seen a few of these sunflower fields myself. They do look the best when under a dark contrasty (sp) sky.
    Very nicely done!
  • BradfordBennBradfordBenn Registered Users Posts: 2,506 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Simply stunning.
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  • dlplumerdlplumer Registered Users Posts: 8,081 Major grins
    edited May 26, 2010
    Fabulousclap.gifclapclap.gif
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Where did you find this field? We've had such great skies this year but it's not always easy to find a subject to put in front of them! :D

    Lauren
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  • SurfdogSurfdog Registered Users Posts: 297 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Lauren - This was on Hwy 281 between Alice & Premont. There are several large sunflower fields in the Alice area. If you decide to head south, I would sure like to see some of the images you come up with.
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  • cbbrcbbr Registered Users Posts: 755 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Really great shot.
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  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    That sure pops out! That is a beautiful image. Were the sunflowers as big as you?:D
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Thanks, Danny. I travel 281 a lot, but seldom south of SA. I'll give it a shot if I can and will post for you. Cheers, Lauren
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  • DirtnapperDirtnapper Registered Users Posts: 10 Big grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    It pays to carry the camera...very nice!
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 27, 2010
    Great shot! Thanks for sharing.

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