Mandevilla Afternoon
AKA: Rocktrumpet15 total reviews
Comment from alaskapat
That red just pops here! The Mandevilla is a lovely flower . Red is such a difficult color to capture . I like the two buds allowing a look at the different life stages. Initially the flower appears to be clear, however there is a loss of detail n the petals and it appears that the center portion actually rises above the flower, if I am correct, the center is actually more like a petunia .
The buds are well focused and clear, the natural background allows a sense of this location in your garden.
Exposure is well managed , colors and tones throughout the frame appear natural.
Thank you for sharing the flower and your notes are appreciated too. Perhaps a faster exposure would have allowed more detail.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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That red just pops here! The Mandevilla is a lovely flower . Red is such a difficult color to capture . I like the two buds allowing a look at the different life stages. Initially the flower appears to be clear, however there is a loss of detail n the petals and it appears that the center portion actually rises above the flower, if I am correct, the center is actually more like a petunia .
The buds are well focused and clear, the natural background allows a sense of this location in your garden.
Exposure is well managed , colors and tones throughout the frame appear natural.
Thank you for sharing the flower and your notes are appreciated too. Perhaps a faster exposure would have allowed more detail.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2024
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Hi Pat.. So, I am not the only one who sees that center phenomena. The center is recessed, like a trumpet. I have only seen this optical illusion when I look straight into the center. Deviate from plumb just a degree and the tunnel shows itself. Thank you for reviewing this capture and I appreciate your generous rating ... Bob
Comment from helvi2
Hi Bob!, I love the beautiful shade of red this is! The red is a shade you can't miss1 I even like the additional buds you captured in the shot. I see the image as a wee bit out of focus, and I mean wee! The flower totally wins you over and has good lighting! A joy to view! Not bad at all! :o) Nancy
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Bob!, I love the beautiful shade of red this is! The red is a shade you can't miss1 I even like the additional buds you captured in the shot. I see the image as a wee bit out of focus, and I mean wee! The flower totally wins you over and has good lighting! A joy to view! Not bad at all! :o) Nancy
Comment Written 20-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Nancy.. Thank you so very much for a great review and rating. I am glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from Photopeb
Very beautiful color pop.
Nice lighting and exposure values. Excellent details with sharp focus. Good impact.
I like your shallow depth of field. Well framed and composed. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Very beautiful color pop.
Nice lighting and exposure values. Excellent details with sharp focus. Good impact.
I like your shallow depth of field. Well framed and composed. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Thank you so very much for a great review and rating. I am glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from CREZart
Beautiful flower, Bob. I used to have a big pot of the Mandevilla on my patio. I haven't the past two years. After looking at yours I kind of wish I had. I like the bright colors, with good contrast and nice blurred background. I do wish that maybe the closer leaves, especially those right under the flower were a little sharper focused since they are in an equally prominent spot. But overall a pleasure to look at. Think I will go back to planting some next year :)
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reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Beautiful flower, Bob. I used to have a big pot of the Mandevilla on my patio. I haven't the past two years. After looking at yours I kind of wish I had. I like the bright colors, with good contrast and nice blurred background. I do wish that maybe the closer leaves, especially those right under the flower were a little sharper focused since they are in an equally prominent spot. But overall a pleasure to look at. Think I will go back to planting some next year :)
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Cindy.. Thank you for the great review and great rating. I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from jesuel
What a beautiful photo of this flower the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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What a beautiful photo of this flower the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting and I like how you have centered your subject matter fine work here
Comment Written 19-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Thank you so much, for the review and great rating ... Bob
Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Hi Bob, this image "Mandevilla Afternoon" is such a vibrant flower. It looks like the sun is about to pop out of the centre. I like how it loves the hot sun. Good focus, texture, clarity and composition. Thanks for sharing :-)
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Bob, this image "Mandevilla Afternoon" is such a vibrant flower. It looks like the sun is about to pop out of the centre. I like how it loves the hot sun. Good focus, texture, clarity and composition. Thanks for sharing :-)
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Mark.. Thank you so very much for the in depth review and rating. I am glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from orchidrn
A lovely photograph of this red Mandevilla, nice central placement in the frame. The details of the petals and shape of the petals are shown well.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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A lovely photograph of this red Mandevilla, nice central placement in the frame. The details of the petals and shape of the petals are shown well.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Michele.. I'm glad you liked the post. Thank you, for the excellent review and rating!... Bob
Comment from Ray Gordon
Bob, this is a fine example of the contrast between two complimentary colors. the strong red hue stands out among the light green leaves embellished by the sunlight and the buds await their turn. Very nice. Ray
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Bob, this is a fine example of the contrast between two complimentary colors. the strong red hue stands out among the light green leaves embellished by the sunlight and the buds await their turn. Very nice. Ray
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Ray.. Thank you for reviewing this capture and I appreciate your generous rating ... Bob
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You are welcome Bob. Ray
Comment from Kathy Banich
1st - Thank you for offering such an interesting write-up of the Mandevilla. Your image delivers your intent; to show the color change between bud and bloom. To do so - your decision to shoot at f/14 allowed for just enough depth of field to retain sharpness to the buds. Though I love the mountains - I do wish I could grow or enjoy tropical flowers.
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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1st - Thank you for offering such an interesting write-up of the Mandevilla. Your image delivers your intent; to show the color change between bud and bloom. To do so - your decision to shoot at f/14 allowed for just enough depth of field to retain sharpness to the buds. Though I love the mountains - I do wish I could grow or enjoy tropical flowers.
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Kathy.. Thank you, for the excellent review and outstanding six rating! I'm glad you liked the post ... Bob
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very lovely visual presented here of this unique and unusual flower. Composition shades tones and background foliage add to this lovely piece. Well done!
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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A very lovely visual presented here of this unique and unusual flower. Composition shades tones and background foliage add to this lovely piece. Well done!
Comment Written 18-Aug-2024
reply by the author on 14-Sep-2024
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Hi Maureen.. Thank you for reviewing this capture and I appreciate your generous rating ... Bob