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Studio Orchids
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Uploaded: 08/07/04 5:42 AM GMT
Studio Orchids
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I wanted to give this image a fluid look that I hope was achieved. Most “Western People” read from left to right so, with that in mind I used an old trick learned many years ago. Let your image "flow" from left to right. Note how the image is darker in the lower left side and becomes lighter as it moves upwards and to the right. I also gave the image an upward sweep to the right and where I wanted the focus of the image to be (the flowers of course) I left in relative chaos. That gives the eye its' focus. I sell a lot of my photography in the orient so, for that market I use just the opposite flow. So far it seems to be working well for me.
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::JOHANNA
08/07/04 6:40 AM GMT
Marvelous! Beautiful image,nice flower and colors and background.It's a great desktop.One for my favorits.Well done,Michael.
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Carpe diem.
Wow! How nice to read a synopsis about the creative process behind your work, I found that incredibly interesting! Thank-you for sharing such a lovely image!
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The artist is nothing without the gift, but the gift is nothing without work.
(Emile Zola)
Thanks for the lesson, and the beautiful flowers.
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we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars
Thanks for the lesson on your process, this pic is a beauty, 10/10..thanks for sharing it with us..
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But words are things, and a small drop of ink, falling, like dew, upon a thought produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think and smile.
Tks from me too. Tks for the lovely flowers today!
Fabulous shot as usual!
JuneBug
Fabulous shot as usual!
JuneBug
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"Our blessings are new every morning!"
Exquisite as always, Michael, thanks for sharing this 10/10 beauty...and special thanks for the art lesson, which I've now saved to my tutorials folder on my HD. :)
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Mary in Montana
This is stunning. A beautiful capture of a beautiful flower. Thanks also for sharing your creative proccess. It's always nice to learn from a master!
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"Even a fool is thought wise when he keeps his mouth shut."
very nice shot, and techinique. I like the glow of the flowers. Also the light comming in from the right does add an interesting affect. I download the image and reversed it horizontally and not nearly the same effect was achieved. This techique would have been nice to know before I created my weekday roses, most of the are slightly pointed to the right anyways, but thats just because of the angle I took them. I wish I knew more photographic techniques and methods. You have inspired me to hit the books lol
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very pretty AGAIN! i really like this one and its in my favs, 10/10
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Dance is the hidden language of the soul.
A very special gift you have shared Mike. Studio work has eluded me to date for lack of equipment and experience. Thanks for sharing:-)
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Darryl
A beautiful subject, and your technique certainly does it justice. The explanation is great, too - I think about the balance and flow of my shots but it would never have occurred to me to consider the reading direction of my intended audience! Clever stuff :-)
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Outstanding capture. The dramatic composition and lighting really makes this a special image.
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"Success is getting what you like. Happiness is liking what you get." -anonymous
Great photograph, and even greater explanation! I love reading long descriptions like this, keep it up!
It's very interesting to hear that your oppositely flowed images are doing well overseas, I never thought such a simple idea could affect the way we "read" a photo so much.
It's very interesting to hear that your oppositely flowed images are doing well overseas, I never thought such a simple idea could affect the way we "read" a photo so much.
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Wow! awesome macro! your pics tend to be some of the best quality on caedes!
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Fine vapors escape whatever is doing the living.
The night is cold and delicate and full of angels
Pounding down on the living. The factories are all lit up,
The chime goes unheard.
We are together at last, though far apart.
-from “The Ecclesiast” by John Ashbery
This would make a worthy tutorial for you on using light and soft focus to create an artistic focal point.
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Onceth seething seas us sufficeth and twiceth seething seas us ceaseth.
Very beautiful...one of my favs...makes a really nice desktop.
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I'm unique...just like everybody else!
My goodness...you have it 'down pat'...wow...its wonderful how you explained that...andhow well it all flows...fantastic too that you are able to sell to the orient. You have such a wonderful way of capturing colours...
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If you can't make waves, make ripples!!
all i can say is....yay! makes me feel all happy inside.
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"Come, give us a taste of your quality." Hamlet, Act ii, Scene 2
nice image. i both like the colors and the sharpness of the image.
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Gosh Michael, I don't know how I missed this beautiful image the first time around Michael. I love the wonderful commentary that you gave us (and it is a great hint too!). I love the deep purple that is on the edge of the petals of these orchids. It adds depth and drama to these already dramatically beautiful flowers. Thank you for posting :~)
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~ Mimi~
I am in awe of your images. Thank you for including your comments with this breathtaking shot!
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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Really beautiful!
A wonderful way to present such delicate blooms.
A wonderful way to present such delicate blooms.
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"Everyone has a photographic memory...some just don't have film."