Pink and Wet

January 1, 2010 in Photography | Tags: 2010 Virtual Photowalk

This aptly named “Christmas Cheer” rhododendron is pink and a bit soggy.

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January 7, 2010 at 6:01 pm

Kim2900

Love the processing!

January 6, 2010 at 7:31 pm

Iona

Hello Ellen! Where did you even find a rhododendron out in the elements at this time of the year?? I can’t add much to what has already been stated, but only to echo them. The composition is exquisite! As are the colors, contrasts, dof and clarity. I believe the water droplets only enhance the photo. Good work!

January 2, 2010 at 7:06 pm

Madelaine

This is so lovely. The color variations, water droplets, sculpted edges and the gentle bend of all those pistils and stamens, all set off by that dark background

January 2, 2010 at 6:28 pm

Karen S. (klsbear)

The color, clarity and depth of field are just stunning! Please share your camera settings on this shot – I’d love to know what you used so I can learn from it! By the way, I wandered over here via the Mr. Linky feature on the 2010 Virtual Photowalk post – I’m glad it led me here!

January 2, 2010 at 7:48 pm

Ellen

Thanks Karen, I wish Mr. Linky had a different name. This was in AP mode – f-4, 1/160 sec , 5mm, -0.7 exposure comp and ISO 100. I sharpened, cropped to almost square and darkened the leaves in photoshop.

January 2, 2010 at 5:28 pm

Christina, Sweden

Wonderful color and how sharp it is!
Great start for 2010

January 2, 2010 at 2:27 pm

Pat B

Well, you’re off to a great start…. this flower is stunningly beautiful!

January 2, 2010 at 1:47 pm

Julie McLeod

You know, I look at this and can almost feel the damp air on my skin. The vibrance is astonishing. Well captured, Ellen….

January 2, 2010 at 1:16 pm

Ms Katy

Awesome! You are off to a great start.

January 2, 2010 at 12:29 pm

oneshotbeyond

so beautiful!

January 2, 2010 at 5:47 am

lynnwiles

Glad to see that you haven’t stopped your blog after your 365 days project.

January 2, 2010 at 4:12 am

jenslanghans

The colors are super on this one Ellen, the background makes the flowers pop, very nicely done.

January 1, 2010 at 10:13 pm

Tammy McChesney

Wow, Ellen, so elegant and delicate! This is just simply beautiful, what a start to the new year….this will be hard to top, but knowing your work, you’ll do it! 🙂

January 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm

zephyrkat