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Red, white and blue flowers


 

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Red, white and blue flowers
Red, white and blue flowers
This is an example of the shoot through technique. The photo was taken at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC.

Anne McKinnell

 
 
 

Daniella Puente
 

A very beautiful composition and also colors :)


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September 18, 2009

 

Candice L. Carter
  Simply lovely.


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September 22, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Thank you very much Daniella and Candice!


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September 23, 2009

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Very unique technique Anne! I love the rich colors, so primary! :-)


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September 23, 2009

 
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  I always think this technique sounds a lot easier than it is, at least to do well, which you certainly have here, Anne. Great choice for the flowers you used too, with wonderful splashes of color to frame the one you've focused on.


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October 11, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Thank you Joannie and Mitch! Yes, Mitch, I agree it does sound easier than it is. It really takes some practice, but it is fun to do and certainly makes the flower images a little less boring.


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October 11, 2009

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  That was a new term for me. Can you explain "shoot through" a little more (blurring the foreground and surrounds to find that one hidden treasure?) Seeing the results of this effort makes me want to try it. Great effect for the bright coloring.


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October 17, 2009

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  That was a new term for me. Can you explain "shoot through" a little more (blurring the foreground and surrounds to find that one hidden treasure?) Seeing the results of this effort makes me want to try it. Great effect for the bright coloring.


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October 17, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Hi Kathy,

Yes, that's it. It works well with a telephoto lens. You get up really close to one flower, something too close for you to able to focus on it, and focus on another flower that is behind it. That leaves just a blur of colour in front of the object that is in focus. It's fun! Thanks for taking the time comment.


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October 17, 2009

 

Deri C. Dority
  Hi Anne,
Simply stunning! The shoot thru technique worked beautifully here. I know that this particular technique is hard to get just right, but you nailed it here.
Deri


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October 25, 2009

 

Anne McKinnell
  Thanks Deri!


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October 26, 2009

 
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