The Queen
Queen of the Night42 total reviews
Comment from captmike3
Beautiful image with an almost abstract quality to it.The lighting and the soft colors are just so wonderfully done. Lastly the composition is just about as perfect as they can be. Nicely done with great interest.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Beautiful image with an almost abstract quality to it.The lighting and the soft colors are just so wonderfully done. Lastly the composition is just about as perfect as they can be. Nicely done with great interest.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much for your generous review.
Comment from fila4
I know of the night blooming cereus cactus that blooms just as you have described this one. Looks like it could be one. I have never had the opportunity to watch one bloom. Wonderful job you have done with this one. The black background really makes it jump right out. I like the illuminating effect achieved at the center of the bloom. Initial impact, technique, use of mixed media and composition are very good. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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I know of the night blooming cereus cactus that blooms just as you have described this one. Looks like it could be one. I have never had the opportunity to watch one bloom. Wonderful job you have done with this one. The black background really makes it jump right out. I like the illuminating effect achieved at the center of the bloom. Initial impact, technique, use of mixed media and composition are very good. Good luck in the contest. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much fila.
This cactus is in some features similar to the cereus but it is a different species. There are other night blooming cactus as well. I will post pictures of different species in time. In my opinion the "Queen" is the most spectacular than the cereus. The curent picture is the beginning the flower is not the Queen jet just a princess in her teens.
Comment from Sausage
Very impressive artistic effects here. The colors are harmonious and I like the movemnet in the different shapes as the eye has something to view constantly.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Very impressive artistic effects here. The colors are harmonious and I like the movemnet in the different shapes as the eye has something to view constantly.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Thank you for your generous review.
Comment from GaliaG
beautiful photo of one of my favorate flower
# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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beautiful photo of one of my favorate flower
# Initial impact 5
# Creativity of presentation 5
# Color Harmony 5
# Center of Interest 5
# Technical Excellence 5
# Technique 5
# Story Telling Ability 5
# Lighting 5
Comment Written 19-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much Galia, Your generous review means a lot to me.
Comment from ARTHOUND
i;'ve heard of them but this is the first one i ever seen it is re ally something to behold do'se it bloom every year ? love the blacked out background that you did for it to accentuate it so well love the flowetr it self looks very delicate lovee the way yuo have it all lite up and the great inital impact great story telling john ( :
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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i;'ve heard of them but this is the first one i ever seen it is re ally something to behold do'se it bloom every year ? love the blacked out background that you did for it to accentuate it so well love the flowetr it self looks very delicate lovee the way yuo have it all lite up and the great inital impact great story telling john ( :
Comment Written 19-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Thank you John, Older plants could bloom every year on different brunches but if they do account on the weather. It is said jung plants need 7 years before their first bloom. The blossom in the picture is just opening. I will post more pictures in time.
Comment from seeya
I keep coming back to view this amazing shot. Your imaginative approach along with the flowers unusual form has created a stunning image.
Beautifully done - I can't wait until you post more.
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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I keep coming back to view this amazing shot. Your imaginative approach along with the flowers unusual form has created a stunning image.
Beautifully done - I can't wait until you post more.
Comment Written 19-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 19-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much for your generous review. I'm very happy and proud you like my picture this much.
Comment from donkeyoatey
Absolutely beautiful shot. Wonderful lighting and great notes. The background treatment makes this pop off the screen. Good luck in the contest. Donkeyoatey
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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Absolutely beautiful shot. Wonderful lighting and great notes. The background treatment makes this pop off the screen. Good luck in the contest. Donkeyoatey
Comment Written 18-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much for you great review and the wishes.
Comment from PoohBear
WOW! You made this to look like a light bulb of some sort. This does stand out great because of the great black background. Very nice colors here and you have done some major thinking to capture this Nice.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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WOW! You made this to look like a light bulb of some sort. This does stand out great because of the great black background. Very nice colors here and you have done some major thinking to capture this Nice.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much PoohBear, a handhold flashlight as only light source is the basic for the light bulb effect. I pointed the flashlight at the center of the flower. The effect were enhanced with several filters.
Comment from Paparazzi
What a patient photographer you are. The time spent waiting for the flower to expand really paid off.
It shows almost like a Lantern with the golden light accents bursting the flower onto the scene nicely complimented by that jet-black background.
The vignette lighting technique really blends well with the background as we can clearly see the stem fade into the black.
Technically superior all around.
Masterful effort. You'll be tough to beat in the contest. Good luck!
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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What a patient photographer you are. The time spent waiting for the flower to expand really paid off.
It shows almost like a Lantern with the golden light accents bursting the flower onto the scene nicely complimented by that jet-black background.
The vignette lighting technique really blends well with the background as we can clearly see the stem fade into the black.
Technically superior all around.
Masterful effort. You'll be tough to beat in the contest. Good luck!
Comment Written 18-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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Thank you so much, I have to admit it wasn't patience but wonder what let me stay up all night. It is a experience never to forget to see this flowers whole life through about 12 hours. You see literally the flower moving wile opening. I will accasionally post more pictures since I have a 'few'. The light effect is not all do to the program. I 'helped' a little by using an ordinary handhold flashlight in replacement of the usual photo lightning. I 'beamed' it to the center what gives a kind of 'light bulb' effect to the flower in the original photo.
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Nicely achieved!
P'zi
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Nicely achieved!
P'zi
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Thank you :)
Cleo
Comment from jardenary
A stunning image created from a great standing aspect. Great lighting, and spot on detail. Lovely light capture. Ace shot for sure.
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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A stunning image created from a great standing aspect. Great lighting, and spot on detail. Lovely light capture. Ace shot for sure.
Comment Written 18-Apr-2009
reply by the author on 18-Apr-2009
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Thank you for your generous review.