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Easter lily


 

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Easter lily
Easter lily

Rita K. Connell

 
 
 

Jeff E Jensen
 

At first, I thought this was one of Mike's. This is beautiful, Rita. The lighting is great. Well done.


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May 10, 2011

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  thank you jeff you couldn't have pay me a better compliment, you made my day.


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May 11, 2011

 

Aimee C. Eisaman
  Wow...so beautiful on that black background. The lighting is sweet! :~) You may want to reduce the noise on the stem area, but it's not a big deal. Yeah there are probably blown out areas on the petals, but honestly I'm not bothered by them because I see this flower as having a slightly reflective property to it. Like it's a bit shiny and the lighting as is looks natural. Lovely!


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May 11, 2011

 

Teresa H. Hunt
  This is really beautiful Rita. I love the white against the black background.


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May 11, 2011

 
- Michael Kelly

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  Beautiful Rita. Great Detail and the black BG is wonderful with the white. I don't think this shot needs a thing but a gold ticket.

I agree with Aimee's comment about the white and think it is appropriate for this flower also.


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May 11, 2011

 

Beth Spencer
  Absolutely Beautiful as is!!
What lens and settings did you use for this shot! I love the way you got everything in focus. The white against the black is stunning!!


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May 11, 2011

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  thank you all so much, since I fractor two ribs easter weekend I haven't been able to get out much so I bought this one. this was done with a black blanket behind it and totally window light, but it was not direct sunlight. beth my setting was f/6.3 1/400 58mm


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May 12, 2011

 

Anthony L. Mancuso
  Excellent lighting and detail Rita! I do agree with Aimee about the noise in the greens. I think you could safely apply a heavy dose of selective noise reduction to the area since there is no detail there to lose.


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May 12, 2011

 

Peter W. Marks
  I'm depressed. Do I need a new monitor or some laser eye surgery as I don't see any noise on the stem? With a blurred background like this I just am not seeing this.
Very nice indeed Rita.


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May 12, 2011

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  thank you tony and pete, I am with you pete don't see noise as much as softness so I wouldn't go get laser surgery yet....LOL


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May 12, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Hi Rita;
I agree, you have beautiful lighting here. BTW, congrats on your EP. Looks like you are on your way to the winners circle.
;) CC


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May 12, 2011

 
- Rita K. Connell

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  thanks for the confidence carla


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May 12, 2011

 
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