Thanks for the comment and question AnnaMaria - the how: (sorry, it's a bit long-winded)
5D MkIII, ISO 400, 0.4sec + 70-200mm f4L IS USM @ 144mm, f14 + tripod and cable release.
Manual exposure and focus in magnified live view.
I cannot say enough good things about this lens - it lives-up to it's reputation.
I would have liked to shoot "on the vine", but I knew I could get better results using a table-top set-up.
Lighting is morning (no direct sun), natural, eastern-window from camera right, and a close, white-paper reflector 45deg on camera left.
Background is the black panel of a 5-in-1 reflector set, 4-5ft. behind, leaning against a floor/wall out of the light.
Shooting angle is somewhat down to keep the B/G panel low, so, the subject angle is adjusted accordingly in-order to stay parallel to the focal-plane.
Processing in LR4 - clarity slightly up, vibrance and saturation slightly down - I like to use individual color-channel luminance adjustments to get the right balance of tones - my usual goal is to create as much of a 3D look as possible.
Had to reduce (burn) highlights on the hot bits and lift the shadows a little. The wonderful fragrance was already included :-)
Outstanding, Eric. The choices you made in the set-up for this shot really paid off...and the subsequent PP work brought it all to fore.
Well done, my friend,
Tom
Hi Tom,
Glad you enjoyed it... It's that time of the year for flower pics, so I figured I'd get mine in early.
Actually, I think you and I - in our respective southern corners - have a jump on Spring... I've heard they want to fire that Groundhog up north.
Thanks so much for commenting!
Wow, I just have to repeat what others have said, great light and depth. Is this focus stacked or did the f14 do the trick?
Thanks for the feedback Cristóbal - much appreciated!
I think the variety of textures, shapes, and angles of this type of flower helped create the depth, and the quality of natural light from this window has never let me down.
No stacking, just f14 and care to keep the arrangement entirely in the DOF.
Also - despite the adage that it's (often) the photographer, not the gear - I think this body/lens combination just kicks-a$$.
Hey Michael, thanks! Speaking of potency, I wish this was Smell-O-Vision 'cause this variety will perfume a whole room.
I could go for that easy like. Could also go for the tree next to my garden chair in a warm shade. Ahhh Sweet lingering. Eyes closed. Little nap :cavig
Did I mention this is image is even better today than I saw it yesterday
It is just so intensely illustrative and exact in every transition or expression of what I see. I am willing to
go to every little flower bud and check it out. Sniff around. Pops right off the page. The project it took
to get this was seriously worth it Clone that.
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Thanks for the comment and question AnnaMaria - the how: (sorry, it's a bit long-winded)
5D MkIII, ISO 400, 0.4sec + 70-200mm f4L IS USM @ 144mm, f14 + tripod and cable release.
Manual exposure and focus in magnified live view.
I cannot say enough good things about this lens - it lives-up to it's reputation.
I would have liked to shoot "on the vine", but I knew I could get better results using a table-top set-up.
Lighting is morning (no direct sun), natural, eastern-window from camera right, and a close, white-paper reflector 45deg on camera left.
Background is the black panel of a 5-in-1 reflector set, 4-5ft. behind, leaning against a floor/wall out of the light.
Shooting angle is somewhat down to keep the B/G panel low, so, the subject angle is adjusted accordingly in-order to stay parallel to the focal-plane.
Processing in LR4 - clarity slightly up, vibrance and saturation slightly down - I like to use individual color-channel luminance adjustments to get the right balance of tones - my usual goal is to create as much of a 3D look as possible.
Had to reduce (burn) highlights on the hot bits and lift the shadows a little. The wonderful fragrance was already included :-)
Cheers, Richard.
Well done, my friend,
Tom
www.mind-driftphoto.com
Thanks for your kind comments Richard... I expect y'all are headed for winter down there.
Hi Tom,
Glad you enjoyed it... It's that time of the year for flower pics, so I figured I'd get mine in early.
Actually, I think you and I - in our respective southern corners - have a jump on Spring... I've heard they want to fire that Groundhog up north.
Thanks so much for commenting!
I think the variety of textures, shapes, and angles of this type of flower helped create the depth, and the quality of natural light from this window has never let me down.
No stacking, just f14 and care to keep the arrangement entirely in the DOF.
Also - despite the adage that it's (often) the photographer, not the gear - I think this body/lens combination just kicks-a$$.
Did I mention this is image is even better today than I saw it yesterday
It is just so intensely illustrative and exact in every transition or expression of what I see. I am willing to
go to every little flower bud and check it out. Sniff around. Pops right off the page. The project it took
to get this was seriously worth it
Great light, colors and yes, it does have quite a bit of "3D" to it!
Appreciate the comment Randy..thanks!
3D without the funny-looking glasses. :ivar