.....PHLOX-a-Plenty
PHLOX paniculata34 total reviews
Comment from swimmer74
Did I see this already? Nonetheless, I love the purple and pinks going on; good way you used the black backing for contrast and to make them pop out more; the soft lighting is not too little and not too much. Nice. Take care.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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Did I see this already? Nonetheless, I love the purple and pinks going on; good way you used the black backing for contrast and to make them pop out more; the soft lighting is not too little and not too much. Nice. Take care.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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lol...I think you have seen enough of my flowers swimmer that they're all starting to look the same to you. ahahaha This is the first I've posted these particular guys. Always appreciate you checking out my new posts and thank you for another lovely review and especially for the extra sparkle you shared w/ it. And, Happy Easter to you swimmer!
Deborah
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It's always nice to see your floral pics; they're nice to look at. light and cheery
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awww...I'm glad swimmer
Comment from MKFlood
yeah and they were singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" wink. you can make a view with these guys as the stars..wink..lol. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the colorful flowers is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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yeah and they were singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" wink. you can make a view with these guys as the stars..wink..lol. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the colorful flowers is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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If they were I was singing right along w/ them MK....lol....love that song. Always look forward to seeing YOU at the end of a review and thank you for the wonderful one you've given my new piece. Oh...and Happy Easter to you MK.
Deborah
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Comment from El-mundo
A lovely, well positioned photograph of this row of flowers, captured with great clarity and showing the small stigma emerging from the centre in great detail. Good lighting as the colour is lively and vivid yet shadowed well against the black, emphasising the shades of purple nicely. Great work.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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A lovely, well positioned photograph of this row of flowers, captured with great clarity and showing the small stigma emerging from the centre in great detail. Good lighting as the colour is lively and vivid yet shadowed well against the black, emphasising the shades of purple nicely. Great work.
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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Always pleased to see you at the end of a review El-M and thank you so much for the very lovely one you've given my new piece. Oh and Happy Easter too El-M.
Deborah
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Aww thanks you deb, and you too! :)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
That's another very impressive Floral Image,Deb!
I'm only familiar with the tiny 'ground cover' variety of Phlox myself ( like the type I've told you about which grow over in that old cemetery across the road from my house and which sometimes take root in my front yard if the wind carries some of the seeds over here! )
Anyway,I'm especially liking the lighting in this picture,my friend! It has a cool 'after dark' look that I really like!
: )
~Sean
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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That's another very impressive Floral Image,Deb!
I'm only familiar with the tiny 'ground cover' variety of Phlox myself ( like the type I've told you about which grow over in that old cemetery across the road from my house and which sometimes take root in my front yard if the wind carries some of the seeds over here! )
Anyway,I'm especially liking the lighting in this picture,my friend! It has a cool 'after dark' look that I really like!
: )
~Sean
Comment Written 14-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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'Creeping PHLOX' Sean...one of it's common names (the one you mentioned I mean) I like that as well and actually remember you and I discussing the Creeping PHLOX creeping over to your place sometime last year....lol ...and I really like the 'after dark' photos as well. Thank you so much for having a look and giving this new piece such a nice review.....and Happy Easter too Sean.
Deborah
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Cool,Deb! Creeping Phlox! I'll have to remember that! : )
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the perfect name for the short variety isn't it Sean! Hey...snow really melting quickly here. Not as warm today but it was in the 60's yesterday! Oh boy!!!
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It'll be Full Summer before we know it,Deb! : D
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Happy Easter Sean....and you're right! So warm this morning that I only have a very small fire going! YIPEEEE!
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Happy Easter,Deb! It was in the EIGHTIES here this afternoon! : )
Comment from Pam Clark
Beautiful photo of a hard flower. I love Phlox your story described them so well. Nice close-up. Lighting and grouping show off their color and elegance. Thank you for sharing them and your story.
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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Beautiful photo of a hard flower. I love Phlox your story described them so well. Nice close-up. Lighting and grouping show off their color and elegance. Thank you for sharing them and your story.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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So pleased you enjoyed the included notes as well Pam. Do appreciate you checking out my new post and thank you for the lovely review you've given it.
Deborah
Comment from Envision
You are good at finding vibrant colors that are accentuated well with the dark background and you do a nice job with the light. These flowers have a pretty symmetrical shape and color combination as well as a lovely texture that stands out well. Visually stimulating line up and framing of the flowers too!
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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You are good at finding vibrant colors that are accentuated well with the dark background and you do a nice job with the light. These flowers have a pretty symmetrical shape and color combination as well as a lovely texture that stands out well. Visually stimulating line up and framing of the flowers too!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 14-Apr-2017
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My flowers are just so accommodating aren't they Grace!? ALWAYS enjoy seeing you at the end of a review and thank you for the lovely one you've given these guys. Happy Easter too Grace.
Deborah
Comment from bpellephoto
Your discovery of this beautiful perennial is not uncommon, at least to me.
We cultivate 3 or so varieties of the plant in our gardens. I can recall more than one visitor who would just stand and stare at these lovely giants of the backyard. After a few cursory questions regarding cultivation etc. they would head out and get some for themselves - happens every time.
Another of Debs night time florals with wonderful gentle lighting provided by the reliable, never fail, top of the line, high tech flashlight. LOL. Just kidding. I am still in awe of how well your simple solution to a vexing problem has worked out.
Your camera technique in conjunction with the lighting scheme has rendered another very well exposed and composed take.
I don't want to keep harping about the lighting, but it makes this capture just "Pop". The central blossom is strong but evenly lit and stands out from the rest - as it should be. The lighting intensity varies by degrees for the other blossoms and as such makes them a strong support for the main character. I guess you could call them the chorus.
The DOF is excellent all the blossoms are well detailed and stand out nicely.
The black background provides a sharp and pleasing contrast for the entire take.
I love your technique with blooms. After due consideration of this take I can find no one area that can be improved ... B-)) Bob
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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Your discovery of this beautiful perennial is not uncommon, at least to me.
We cultivate 3 or so varieties of the plant in our gardens. I can recall more than one visitor who would just stand and stare at these lovely giants of the backyard. After a few cursory questions regarding cultivation etc. they would head out and get some for themselves - happens every time.
Another of Debs night time florals with wonderful gentle lighting provided by the reliable, never fail, top of the line, high tech flashlight. LOL. Just kidding. I am still in awe of how well your simple solution to a vexing problem has worked out.
Your camera technique in conjunction with the lighting scheme has rendered another very well exposed and composed take.
I don't want to keep harping about the lighting, but it makes this capture just "Pop". The central blossom is strong but evenly lit and stands out from the rest - as it should be. The lighting intensity varies by degrees for the other blossoms and as such makes them a strong support for the main character. I guess you could call them the chorus.
The DOF is excellent all the blossoms are well detailed and stand out nicely.
The black background provides a sharp and pleasing contrast for the entire take.
I love your technique with blooms. After due consideration of this take I can find no one area that can be improved ... B-)) Bob
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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awww Bob....you are just THE best!! ...and you, dear man, may harp on anything you like. Your reviews are just a joy...you get all the technical rigga-ma-roll down flawlessly (and I DO appreciate that as it's rather rare in many reviews unfortunately) But there's something also so charming about your reviews as well. A quiet endearing combination you know.
So thank you so much for another just delightful review and I am more pleased than you know by your kind words and lol your appreciation of my 'lighting technique' and, OF COURSE, for the shiny gold star. Thank you for ALL of it!
Deborah
Comment from Mama Mia1
You must have a Botanical Garden in the Spring and Summer at your place. How beautiful the color is on this gorgeous flower. You really captured the detail and highlights from the middle to the end of the petals. Proud piece for sure.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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You must have a Botanical Garden in the Spring and Summer at your place. How beautiful the color is on this gorgeous flower. You really captured the detail and highlights from the middle to the end of the petals. Proud piece for sure.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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lol...oh I do Mama. M......my gardens are THE best...or so I've been told...ahahaha But it is a VERY short season. Anyway, always happy to see you at the end of a review and thank you for your kind words re: this image!!
Deborah
Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Wonderful. Gives me a moment of grand... joyful beauty. The colors are perfection and your lighting artistically played. Great detail over the blooms as well. You have Garden Power! :-)) Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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Wonderful. Gives me a moment of grand... joyful beauty. The colors are perfection and your lighting artistically played. Great detail over the blooms as well. You have Garden Power! :-)) Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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ahahahah...my gardens are my treasure Debi. Always appreciate you checking out my new posts and thank you for the lovely review you gave this one.
Deborah
Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful flower. I (confirming my status as an old fuddy duddy) love phlox. This is a great shot with beautiful colors and extremely sharp details. The lighting is excellent and the cropping is outstanding.
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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A beautiful flower. I (confirming my status as an old fuddy duddy) love phlox. This is a great shot with beautiful colors and extremely sharp details. The lighting is excellent and the cropping is outstanding.
Comment Written 13-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 13-Apr-2017
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lol...oh no mm....that was not a very tactful thing for me to say I'm afraid.... but I cannot stop smiling over your review......I have come to love them myself and plead sheer ignorance for my earlier assessment of them. Thank you so much for the really wonderful review you gave my new piece and please forgive my less than 'diplomatic' notes.
Deborah