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On Stage

	On Stage The beauty of an Australian native Tripladenia cunninghamii (Bush Lily) caught on stage in the spotlight beam of dappled forest light. This pretty floral close-up was made along the Perpendicular Point track in the Kattang Nature Reserve near Dunbogan, NSW, Australia on a very warm but windy late spring day. Canon EOS 40D & Canon 28-135 USM IS Lens: RAW, f/5.6 @ 1/125sec, 115mm, ISO 100, Hand held. Lightroom 2.2 & Photoshop CS3. Enjoy! Dennis Gay

THE MAKING OF 'On Stage':

My best Port Macquarie Panthers Camera Club mate and I were out on a Saturday safari at Kattang on the lookout for flowers, bugs or fungi to add to our collection.
We had done the Flowerbowl Circuit with little success so decided to head out towards the point to see if our luck would change. It sure did!
First we came across a newly emerged Cicada, then many of these Bush Lilies and finally a large and interesting Bolete fungus.
This single bloom really caught my eye as it stood bathing in the fleeting light shining through the forest canopy.
I wanted to keep the spotlight effect including the shadow so flash was out of the question. As my lens only opens up to f/5.6 at the focal length I had to use, I used the camera's Spot metering to ensure the flower was properly exposed and let the shadows look after themselves. I did not have to worry though as the subdued shadows made a great contrast as well as adding to the 'on stage' effect I was after. Only minor tweaking during processing for this one.

Enjoy!

GB
Dennis

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November 14, 2010

Lots 'n' lotsa warm springtime Aussie thanks to the Editor for awarding my performrng Bush Lily a PICK!

GB
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November 16, 2010

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November 17, 2010

Thanks heaps for your international, internetical GE Award and your encouraging feedback on my Lily portrait.

GB
Dennis

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November 18, 2010

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December 13, 2010

My max Aussie thanx to the Judge/s for elevating this lovely Bush Lily to FINALIST status. I am honoured.

GB
Dennis

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December 13, 2010

Muchos Aussie thanks for your "Stunning" wrap and uplifting international congratz.

GB
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December 13, 2010

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December 13, 2010

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December 14, 2010

Sweet of you both to join me on my wildflower safari.
Heaps big thanks (x2) for your combined great wrap for my lovely Lily and for your double barrelled congratz.

GB
Dennis

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December 15, 2010

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December 15, 2010

My mega Aussie thanks for sharing the joy and for your uplifting internetical congratz.

GB
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December 15, 2010