Tulip

JMitchell · 15-01-2008, 19:49

Inspired by the work of Imogen Cunningham, this was one of the only times I actually set out to take at least one mono image.
Tamron 90mm, Sb800 off camera IR controlled, etc. etc.

Thoughts?

Thanks

Jack

nichpr · 16-01-2008, 01:12

Nice one Jack. Draws you in. I like the shadow of the stamen inside the blossom but would like to see a bit more of the head in full light since that appears to be your point of focus. The mono treatment here is unexpected and provides a good exercise in managing the full tonal range which you seemed to do pretty well. Did you try any shots with a greater dof?

**Markulous** · 16-01-2008, 05:55

For me, it's the stamen and the shadow so I'd like to see that a little better, cropping off the LHS (tho' I too would prefer a touch more DOF on those petals on the right)

JMitchell · 16-01-2008, 16:28

Thanks for your comments. I left the petals oof like that because I felt that, in focus they would distract from the focal point, and any more blurred and they'd be annoying and dominating. Mark, I tried cropping the lhs, but found it didn't really make an improvement to my mind.
Thanks for the comments

Rob Barron · 16-01-2008, 17:45

This is an almost-but-not-quite for me. I can't say I go a lot on mono flowers but puttithat aside, I think I'd like to see the 'star' at the end of the stamen all in the lit area so that it catches your attention and draws you into the shot more. I am not keen on the shadow cutting the stamen as it is here and with the strength of differential focusing, I can live with the blurred 'framing' ring of the petal edges only if this is balanced by sharp contrast with more detail showing in the petals internally.

Imogen Stubbs is certainly an admirable target to aim for. Her images though outline the flowers really clearly with excellent use of lighting. It is this area that you need to focus on if you want to achieve that sort of shot. Much easier said than done!

So keep going, let's see some more and I am sure you'll get better and better as you gain experience. Lighting for mono is something that takes a lot of learning.

Cheers,
Rob

15-01-2008, 19:49	#1 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,433	Tulip Inspired by the work of Imogen Cunningham, this was one of the only times I actually set out to take at least one mono image. Tamron 90mm, Sb800 off camera IR controlled, etc. etc. Thoughts? Thanks Jack

16-01-2008, 01:12	#2 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 840	Re: Tulip Nice one Jack. Draws you in. I like the shadow of the stamen inside the blossom but would like to see a bit more of the head in full light since that appears to be your point of focus. The mono treatment here is unexpected and provides a good exercise in managing the full tonal range which you seemed to do pretty well. Did you try any shots with a greater dof?

16-01-2008, 05:55	#3 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,608	Re: Tulip For me, it's the stamen and the shadow so I'd like to see that a little better, cropping off the LHS (tho' I too would prefer a touch more DOF on those petals on the right)

16-01-2008, 16:28	#4 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,433	Re: Tulip Thanks for your comments. I left the petals oof like that because I felt that, in focus they would distract from the focal point, and any more blurred and they'd be annoying and dominating. Mark, I tried cropping the lhs, but found it didn't really make an improvement to my mind. Thanks for the comments

16-01-2008, 17:45	#5 (permalink)
Rob Barron Loves the place Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Poole, Dorset Posts: 5,115	Re: Tulip This is an almost-but-not-quite for me. I can't say I go a lot on mono flowers but puttithat aside, I think I'd like to see the 'star' at the end of the stamen all in the lit area so that it catches your attention and draws you into the shot more. I am not keen on the shadow cutting the stamen as it is here and with the strength of differential focusing, I can live with the blurred 'framing' ring of the petal edges only if this is balanced by sharp contrast with more detail showing in the petals internally. Imogen Stubbs is certainly an admirable target to aim for. Her images though outline the flowers really clearly with excellent use of lighting. It is this area that you need to focus on if you want to achieve that sort of shot. Much easier said than done! So keep going, let's see some more and I am sure you'll get better and better as you gain experience. Lighting for mono is something that takes a lot of learning. Cheers, Rob __________________ Rob Barron robbarron@aol.com If you look down on other people, don't expect them to look up to you!

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