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Red Wish

© Chris Budny
Deluxe Website: chrisbudny.com

Red Wish

Uploaded: April 29, 2006 04:02:54

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f/2.8, 1/8th second, ISO64, Tungsten, -.3ev
I went to the National Arboretum to check on the blooming status of the azaleas (which are, simply, staggering)... by the time I arrived (on a very wet dreary day) it had suddenly turned gorgeous & sunny. Foolishly, I didn't have my camera, anticipating a day of rain. After enjoying the weather & just walking around for a few hours, I took home this dandelion, determined to photograph SOMETHING that day!
11/06 Finalist, D&M

Comments

Ray Clarke April 29, 2006

Love the red background it makes the dandelion stand out!!!(R) #436084

Dennis Flanagan level-classic April 29, 2006

Look at it this way, everyone photographs the azaleas in the natl aboretum, but how many take dandelions home and create something with such striking colors. #2704984

Leanne M.E. Boyd April 29, 2006

I love the colour and texture, Christopher - excellent shot! #2705239

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 29, 2006

Thank you all, Ray, Dennis & Leanne, for commenting! And thanks Dennis, for putting the "lost opportunity" into perspective! ;) Although I will still probably head back there tomorrow--the azaleas are just too magnificent!!
I was stumped for a background on this shot (setting up in my kitchen) and didn't want the plain white wall behind the fine white 'puffs' so I opted to place a large blown glass bottle directly behind the dandelion, and the under-cabinet lights then illuminated the glass from behind. #2706866

Michael S. Swaffar December 29, 2006

Wow, this is incredible. Bet it's a winner..... Awesome job! #3753515

Judith MacArthur level-classic December 29, 2006

I love the sharp and soft focus on the dazzling red, Chris...really nice. Congrats again! #3754374

Revonda L. Gentry December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful macro!! #3755985

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 29, 2006

Thank you, Michael (hope you're right!) Judith and Revonda!
Judith, the red background comes from the same glass bottle that features in my image "Strong Sun" on page 2 in my gallery (can't see much of it there, but the gorgeous red shadow it casts!) #3756055

Holly Shao December 30, 2006

So gorgeous, Chris! Great design and details!! Congratulations!!

Holly #3759104

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3759121

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 30, 2006

Thanks so much, Holly & Kay! Fingers crossed, although I've seen far superior dandelion shots on BP... #3759197

Datha Y. Thompson December 30, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0) #3759604

Tonya R. Boles December 30, 2006

Congrats. #3760321

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 30, 2006

Thank you Tonya & Datha! #3760914

Susan Jane Allen level-classic January 02, 2007

Lovely detail! Congrats! #3772363

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 02, 2007

Thanks, Susan! #3773394

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