I had decided not to post any more ‘postcardy’ pictures of flowers, and to concentrate more on things like form and lighting rather than just generating ‘nice’ images, but I got a new toy yesterday and wanted to try it out.
One of the most irritating things about my camera (Canon G5) is the onboard flash. With a guide number of five it’s really more of a liability than a useful photographic device, and after trying one or two shots with it when I first got the camera, I’ve turned it off and refused to use it. But yesterday I got a Speedlite 420EX (that has a guide number of 42) – and it’s truly amazing in comparison.
This shot was taken late last night under normal room lighting in macro mode – the flash was bounced off the ceiling. And while it isn’t a brilliant shot it does demonstrate the flexibility of a ‘proper’ flashgun. So, I’ve included it more because I’m pleased with myself than I think it’s a good shot. Though all that said, it did turn out reasonably ok ;-)
camera
capture date
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
focal length
image quality
white balance
optical filter
Canon G5
1.16am on 11/2/04
f2.0
1/60
program AE
+0.0
evaluative
50
7.2mm
RAW
auto
B+W UV 010
comment byZero at 07:20 PM (GMT) on 11 February, 2004
Beautiful! I've always had a thing for photos of flowers. I love the almost-human folds you captured. Rather seductive, in my opinion.
comment bydjn1 at 07:38 PM (GMT) on 11 February, 2004
Zero: thanks. I think my problem with this image is that it's a picture of some daffodil's - and I can't help but think they're a fairly uninspiring flower. But it's kind of growing on me ;-)
comment bykane at 07:40 PM (GMT) on 11 February, 2004
Wonderful detail and color.
comment byRiri at 04:13 AM (GMT) on 12 February, 2004
This has to be one of my favorites because daffodils are my favorite flowers and this looks amazing! They have always been a mood enhancer for me, and I don't sniff them. I just think they are incredibly sweet.
comment byspunwithtears at 04:52 AM (GMT) on 12 February, 2004
Wonderful almost surreal colors.
comment by djn1 at 09:56 AM (GMT) on 12 February, 2004
Riri and spunwithtears: many thanks.
comment byfredrik at 08:42 PM (GMT) on 12 February, 2004
nice, calm colors. i like the composition; it sort of suits the subject. good one! :)
comment by Judith Polakoff at 05:17 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2004
Very, very pretty. You are a master of composition. :)
comment bymyla at 08:02 AM (GMT) on 13 February, 2004
That is gorgeous.
I hope you'll consider submitting it to Rhiannon's Digital Quilt:
http://quilt.rhiannonmiller.com
comment bydjn1 at 10:37 PM (GMT) on 13 February, 2004
Thanks for the positive comments – they're much appreciated.
comment byJeremy at 12:23 AM (GMT) on 20 July, 2005
Very nice. The background blue is the perfect colour for the flowers.
I had decided not to post any more ‘postcardy’ pictures of flowers, and to concentrate more on things like form and lighting rather than just generating ‘nice’ images, but I got a new toy yesterday and wanted to try it out.
One of the most irritating things about my camera (Canon G5) is the onboard flash. With a guide number of five it’s really more of a liability than a useful photographic device, and after trying one or two shots with it when I first got the camera, I’ve turned it off and refused to use it. But yesterday I got a Speedlite 420EX (that has a guide number of 42) – and it’s truly amazing in comparison.
This shot was taken late last night under normal room lighting in macro mode – the flash was bounced off the ceiling. And while it isn’t a brilliant shot it does demonstrate the flexibility of a ‘proper’ flashgun. So, I’ve included it more because I’m pleased with myself than I think it’s a good shot. Though all that said, it did turn out reasonably ok ;-)
capture date
aperture
shutter speed
shooting mode
exposure bias
metering mode
ISO
focal length
image quality
white balance
optical filter
1.16am on 11/2/04
f2.0
1/60
program AE
+0.0
evaluative
50
7.2mm
RAW
auto
B+W UV 010
Beautiful! I've always had a thing for photos of flowers. I love the almost-human folds you captured. Rather seductive, in my opinion.
Zero: thanks. I think my problem with this image is that it's a picture of some daffodil's - and I can't help but think they're a fairly uninspiring flower. But it's kind of growing on me ;-)
Wonderful detail and color.
This has to be one of my favorites because daffodils are my favorite flowers and this looks amazing! They have always been a mood enhancer for me, and I don't sniff them. I just think they are incredibly sweet.
Wonderful almost surreal colors.
Riri and spunwithtears: many thanks.
nice, calm colors. i like the composition; it sort of suits the subject. good one! :)
Very, very pretty. You are a master of composition. :)
That is gorgeous.
I hope you'll consider submitting it to Rhiannon's Digital Quilt:
http://quilt.rhiannonmiller.com
Thanks for the positive comments – they're much appreciated.
Very nice. The background blue is the perfect colour for the flowers.