Daisy
Uploaded: March 31, 2014
Taken a Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX. PP in LR5.
3/31/2014
Dale Hardin March 31, 2014
I like the dark background and basic composition of this, Kalena. It's funny, with all the Daisy's I've seen and photographed, this is the first time I noted the spiral in the center. #1568610Kalena Randall March 31, 2014
Glad you like it!:-)
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Kalena Randall March 31, 2014
You know, Dale, I didn't even notice the spiral in the yellow area. That's pretty cool!Jeff E Jensen March 31, 2014
Funny, when I saw this, I first thought it was one of Mike's. This is really nice, Kalena. The lighting is good, and the composition works well. Also fits Dale's challenge for the month. #11014487Kalena Randall March 31, 2014
Thanks, Jeff. I wasn't even trying for the challenge since a daisy doesn't really have a scent! Lol. But if it works, it's okay with me!I liked the comp on this, too. It filled the frame nicely. It was one of the few plants not damaged by the Texas freeze about a month ago.
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Stephen Shoff March 31, 2014
Jeff beat me to it. "Stop and smell the daisies".For Peter...
http://voices.yahoo.com/popular-phrases-origin-meaning-stop-smell-468395.html #11014588
Michael Kelly April 01, 2014
Yes it does look like one of my shots - so I have to love it. Very nice indeed with great detail and simplicity. #11015175Beth Spencer April 01, 2014
Great composition and clarity! I also love the simplicity of the shot! Great Job! #11015284Kalena Randall April 01, 2014
Thanks, Beth and Michael. :-)Michael, I'm glad I was able to emulate one of your photos and do it justice. I just didn't know I was! lol
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Michael Kelly April 01, 2014
Comes close to looking the same Kalena - you did a great job!Here is a link to mine if you want to see:
http://www.mjkellyphotos.com/-/mjkellyphotos/gallery.php?LID=&cat=142868&pID=1&row=15&photoID=9077661&searchTerm= #11015340
Kalena Randall April 02, 2014
Thanks for sending me the link, Michael. I looked at all the shots there. They are super! Gives me something to study more.:-)
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Peter W. Marks April 03, 2014
I appear not to have responded but could have sworn I wrote some long-winded essay yesterday commenting on the appropriateness of your choice of this beautifully rendered daisy to show us this month.Elaine Hessler April 03, 2014
I just had to wait. And there it is:)I love the composition of this Kalena. It is beautiful. I don't know if this would ruin the effect, but can you bring out a little detail or structure in the petals? #11016774
Kalena Randall April 03, 2014
Elaine, I could try to bring out the petals more, but I think it would mess up the gentleness of the flower, but I will try and see how it comes out.The main subject of the daisy is the center which shows a spiral that Dale pointed out. My focus to bring out the details in the center of the flower.
Check out Michael's daisy at:
http://www.mjkellyphotos.com/-/mjkellyphotos/gallery.php?LID=&cat=142868&pID=1&row=15&photoID=9077661&searchTerm=
Note that his has different lighting than mine does which will render a different amount if detail. His looks to have a side lighting to it. The lighting for mine wasn't as good.
I'm glad you liked the shot. :-) #11017001
Sherran Andersen April 04, 2014
I like this Kalena... love to photograph daisies myself. #11017627Rita K. Connell April 05, 2014
beautiful Kalena my very favorite flower I carried 3 dozen the day I was married. #11017882Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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