ordinaryimages
holiday primrose
Posted by ordinaryimages (Kentucky Bluegrass, United States) on 5 January 2009 in Abstract & Conceptual and Portfolio.
If you would like a Still Life Category on Am3, you might join this discussion on the Forums.
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JamesC from portland, United States
Lovely, just plain nice. I like the pairing of your title with the book and primrose. Lighting from the window pours gently inwards and falls so perfectly on the book and the petals. I think I'll just sit back and enjoy this scene. Speechless.
5 Jan 2009 5:37am
@JamesC: thx! What a nice comment. Once a week I'm drawn to shoot something as found, just for the practice of getting a lense on the subject. Conversely, I have no interest in studio lighting and setups.
Suzanne from Huntington Bch, United States
Gorgeous still like. Perfect tonal quality and composition. Well done.
5 Jan 2009 5:39am
Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France
extraORDINARY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE ..... !!!!!
5 Jan 2009 5:59am
Paco Díaz from Spain
Great b/w, really in its point of contrast and tones. The leaves and petals are incredibly sharp. Very good.
5 Jan 2009 7:17am
@Paco Díaz: thx! I felt it had the illusion of space.
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Wonderful composition here. Excellent light and DoF.
5 Jan 2009 11:47am
Anna.C from LA ROCHELLE, France
nice composition of still life ! perfect BW and lighting ! so lovely !
5 Jan 2009 12:35pm
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
I think you particularly excel at these shots using window-light. This is truly superb.
5 Jan 2009 12:42pm
@GJC: thx! I'm particularly fond of natural light.
Robert from Kingsville, Canada
simple everyday scene , beautifully lit and you captured all of it .
5 Jan 2009 1:26pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
What a piece of art! Amazing lighting, beautiful tone... and perfect framing!!!
5 Jan 2009 3:16pm
dogilicious from Millerstown, PA, United States
Maine seems to be haunting me! Well done b/w.
5 Jan 2009 4:04pm
@dogilicious: I have always had an affinity for the intimacy of coastal Maine, and Connie Hayes is a favorite local artist who paints with loose broad stokes of light. I'm about ready for another trip.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
I love the splendid tones in this beautiful image. Well done.
5 Jan 2009 5:00pm
Fishit from Tealtown, United States
I like how well the light is placed, almost diagonal.
You nailed it ... best Dennis
6 Jan 2009 1:42am
@Fishit: thx! Dennis. A peek of sun that lasted only long enough to grab the camera and squeeze off three frames.
jim from sebastopol, United States
i am a beginner and am glad i discovered your images. they are deeply complex and i am learning a lot by trying to see what you saw. jim
6 Jan 2009 3:07am
@jim: thx! I'm about as complex as a piece of toast, I look for atmospheric light and gesture, that's it.
grant from kansas city, United States
great shot. didn't know there was a forum...
6 Jan 2009 3:17am
Damon Schreiber from Toronto, Canada
Wonderful how the ray of light makes the flowers pop. And including the window frame and the book really help the composition. On a side note, thanks for the link to the forum discussion on still-life. I had forgotten that the forum even existed. Anyway I added my voice in favour of bringing back that category - I used to use it when it existed in the past.
6 Jan 2009 3:17am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
This is beautiful Jerry! Still life photography is really a beautiful art, and I admire those that are capable of achieving an image such as this!
7 Jan 2009 1:15pm
Marcah from Quincy, United States
Good suggestion on still life category but it's a bit to overrated for the type of work I do. Good luck though.
8 Jan 2009 7:07pm
Line from Chambly, Canada
Une douceur se dégage de cette image. Et la lumière sublime.
25 Jan 2009 2:26pm
Canon EOS 5D
1/25 second
F/5.6
ISO 100
85 mm