You don't bring me Flowers anymore.

[Jim B.]

[cneedha]

From our garden

[Alis]

This was shot today with my new Panasonic G1. It was also my PAD shot for today. Pretty, I thought.

EXIF

I think this is very pretty too. Nice color combination and simple composition. It looks so sharp also. Beautiful!

[Alis]

Here is one i think you'll like.....

Fantastic! So sharp and contrasty. Nice boke!

[qinyanggl]

My first post here



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[Steve S]

Thank you ali.

[Steve S]

A couple more..........................

[ScoutR]

Very nice Steve, I especially like the Clematis (sp) The Lily looks excellent in the lyte box, and the water droplets make the shot. I wonder what is showing up in the reflection of the drops on the bottom. That would make an interesting macro.

[qinyanggl]

Thanks, Dave.

[carregwen]

Shot today. Also my PAD shot for the day.

[Wirefox]

Beautiful image Rob, really well executed. I tried this some time ago but couldn't seem to get the depth of reflection. What do you use? I used a polished black laminate shelf for this one but you can see that the reflection is poor compared to your orchid

[carregwen]

I tried some time ago but couldn't seem to get the depth of reflection. What do you use?

Skill, mate, pure unadulterated skill! No, seriously I use Trent Plastics on (dare I say it) Ebay. This is their shop. You need at least 500mmx500mm to get the angles. It's double-sided with protective wrap, so it lasts for ages. Lay the plastic on a table with the subject on. Put a large black art-board over the top about 12in away to stop any intruding light from above. Shine a lamp, or flashlight into the space (from the front) when you shoot. A light meter helps, but is not essential.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Trent-Plast...34Q2ec0Q2em322

[Wirefox]

Rob thanks for the information. This is a must have....all I need now is some of your skill...can you get that on e-bay too?

And for all the flower shot experts; Why do my reds turn into an accidental splash from a kids colour palette? See sweet pea below;



Oh and a quick snap caught in poor light hence the grain from high ISO. Not a question but I thought I would share

[carregwen]

Rob thanks for the information. This is a must have....all I need now is some of your skill...can you get that on e-bay too?

No, but I can give you expert tuition by email on heathrobinson@bodgeitonthecheap.co.uk

[Steve S]

Very nice Steve, I especially like the Clematis (sp) The Lily looks excellent in the lyte box, and the water droplets make the shot. I wonder what is showing up in the reflection of the drops on the bottom. That would make an interesting macro.

Good eye wendy, but no lyte box. I couldn't get a clean background so i clipped one and wedged it between the boards of a picnic table. The background is a blue spruce pine and the light is all natural. Oh and the water is natural as well.

[Wirefox]

A slightly different aspect

[carregwen]

A slightly different aspect

Yes, an unusual perspective, althought I'm not sure about the pale blotches on the surface of the background. It might also have worked with the stem coming from one of the corners. Have you ordered your sexy black perspex yet?

[Jim B.]

Dahlia

[triggerhappy]

Nice image Jim.

Never seen such beautiful dahlia before.

Keep it coming.

Mark

[Jim B.]

Thanks,Mark.