Antelope Poppies

Nikolai

Poppies

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Few more: http://nik.smugmug.com/gallery/4670792_ngoFz

And a tease frame of what's coming next: :wink



EDIT: ... and the sequel is here: http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=90233

DaddyO

All thoughtful shots Nikolai!

Tease frame. How nice is that? I like the dress already.
Michael

Nikolai

DaddyO wrote:

All thoughtful shots Nikolai!

Tease frame. How nice is that? I like the dress already.
Michael

Thanks!
And yeah... that tease.. out of 450+ shots I took that Sunday she was not in the frame maaaaybe in 10 of them...
So, as I said, it's coming... Just need to process a bit more

Pezpix

Nikolai, it truly is a fantastic scene here in Cali this season no? After suffering through a horrible '07 wildflower season, I've been so stoked on the blooms this year.

So all that being said, even looking at California poppies triggers the o'factory senses that they have. I remeber literally opening my car door for the first time and nearly being overwhelmed by that incredible scent. Good times!

Your last shot is my favorite. Its very difficult to meter orange, and especially hard to get low enough to get a successful backlit shot of a poppy, especially in the wind. My rating for you... an 11 out of 10 bro!

Nikolai

Pezpix wrote:

Nikolai, it truly is a fantastic scene here in Cali this season no? After suffering through a horrible '07 wildflower season, I've been so stoked on the blooms this year.

So all that being said, even looking at California poppies triggers the o'factory senses that they have. I remeber literally opening my car door for the first time and nearly being overwhelmed by that incredible scent. Good times!

Yeah, totally. I guess this year is a payoff for the last 2-3..:-)

Your last shot is my favorite. Its very difficult to meter orange, and especially hard to get low enough to get a successful backlit shot of a poppy, especially in the wind. My rating for you... an 11 out of 10 bro!

Thanks! It's 100mm macro:-) And even with that it took me a few tries - as you mentioned, the wind is always strong there.

Sunnyvalejohn

nice variety of shots! Great color! Wish I was down there.
Enjoy
John

Nikolai

Sunnyvalejohn wrote:

nice variety of shots! Great color! Wish I was down there.
Enjoy
John

John, thank you!
Unfortunately, it happens very quickly once a year, and not every year at that...

Pezpix

Nikolai wrote:

Yeah, totally. I guess this year is a payoff for the last 2-3..:-)


Thanks! It's 100mm macro:-) And even with that it took me a few tries - as you mentioned, the wind is always strong there.

The 100 is such a great lens. Did you throw on the extension tube (12) or shoot plain by chance?

I've been shooting with the 180 macro but the minimal focal distance can be a real bummer sometimes.

Nikolai, you'll have to come with me to the Carrizo Plain one of these days, as it lookis like a solid year there too

Nikolai

Pezpix wrote:

The 100 is such a great lens. Did you throw on the extension tube (12) or shoot plain by chance?

I've been shooting with the 180 macro but the minimal focal distance can be a real bummer sometimes.

Nikolai, you'll have to come with me to the Carrizo Plain one of these days, as it lookis like a solid year there too

It was just 100mm direct. It was essentially a model shoot, so I really didn't have time to play macro games , this one was a qwikie while my "Dorothy" was changing into her orange outfit

To my shame this is the first time I ever heard about Carrizo Plains. I googled it, so now I know:-)
How long do you think is it gonna stay in bloom? I already have some plans for the two nearest weekends, but some of them can be shuffled around if there is another great need...

Pezpix

I suspect the bloom in the Carrizo will last for at least another two weeks but the lower valley floor will probably be past peak in the next week or so.
Oh, and FYI, if its recently rained, DONT drive on the dirt roads in Carrizo. I managed to get stuck two years ago in the slop there and I wasnt the only one

Shooting with the 100 is a treat. Such versatility with that lens isnt there? Great bokah, great portrait lens, and light and fast! One of my favorites

Nikolai

Pezpix wrote:

I suspect the bloom in the Carrizo will last for at least another two weeks but the lower valley floor will probably be past peak in the next week or so.
Oh, and FYI, if its recently rained, DONT drive on the dirt roads in Carrizo. I managed to get stuck two years ago in the slop there and I wasnt the only one

Shooting with the 100 is a treat. Such versatility with that lens isnt there? Great bokah, great portrait lens, and light and fast! One of my favorites

Let's get in touch later and maybe plan something for 26-27?

Vrungel

nicely done !

Nikolai

Vrungel wrote:

nicely done !

Spasibo!