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Dutch Iris

© Michelle Alton

Dutch Iris

Uploaded: June 03, 2014 | Entered: June 03, 2014 16:10:05

Description


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June 1 at Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve.
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They are beautiful enmasse, but this one isolated itself so beautifully, I wanted to bring some drama into it.
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Nik Silver Effex Pro for the conversion; blackened the background and added an OnOne Perfect Effects vignette.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic June 03, 2014

Very nice comp/effects, Michelle. Beautiful! #1575185

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 03, 2014

What beautiful treatment to bring out the excellent detail in this iris, Michelle! #11059320

Katherine Kuhn June 03, 2014

I second Terry -- just gorgeous work, Michelle! #11059323

Ellen Hodges June 03, 2014

Such a pretty black and white capture, Michelle!! #11059351

Monnie Ryan June 03, 2014

Gorgeous effects! #11059366

Renata Gusciora June 03, 2014

What a unique presentation, Michelle! Fantastic tones and details! Creative work! #11059378

Barbara Waldoch June 03, 2014

It's a beauty, Michelle! #11059403

Carol L. Fowler June 03, 2014

Dramatic and effective effects #11059417

Guy D. Biechele level-classic June 03, 2014

Love the presentation, Michelle! #11059490

Tiia Vissak June 04, 2014

a lovely floral! #11059533

Marijana Fajgl June 04, 2014

Fantastic treatment and presentation, Michelle! #11059894

John Connolly June 04, 2014

A beautiful flower and an outstanding presentation Michelle! Marvelous DD work! #11059935

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict June 04, 2014

Beautifully detailed and dramatically presented flower portrait, Michelle!

Excellent image!
Debby #11060053

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 06, 2014

Wonderful treatment and presentation Michelle. #11060990

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 16, 2014

Beautiful B&W! You did this beauty justice, Michelle!! :)

-Laura :D #11066694

David Van Camp June 18, 2014

Nice, I like this. I would never think of doing a flower in B&W, but, hey! that's my limited imagination :D #11067860

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic June 29, 2014

Beautiful B&W...great effects and very creative. Wonderful detail. #11073811

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