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Description
This protea is growing in my garden and is called ‘Carnival Flame’. I loved the imperfection and lack of symmetry, the randomness, as well as the vibrant colours.
It reminds of a cross between a sea anemone and a spidery creature.
Specific Feedback
Is there sufficient clarity to bring out the fine hairs emanating from this plant? I didn’t include the stem as I felt the flower head was the main focus. Is the white background too stark a contrast?
Technical Details
Nikon z7 24-70 mm
Focal length 42 mm
f/ 7.1
1/13 sec.
ISO 64
Shot using a light pad as a background
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A very artistic presentation of this Protea. The stark BG works well here and the hairs show up quite well. I wish that there was some shadows present which would add depth to the photo as the even lighting has flattened the subject. You may want to enhance the shadows a bit to produce more depth. A single off camera flash is worth trying as well. Other than that, those are very minor nits and I like what you have accomplished. Awesome…Jim
This is very cool, Diny. I’ve never encountered one of these and it’s pretty spectacular. I think the white background works very well here and agree that the stem is unnecessary in this presentation. I do think @Jim_Zablotny has a point about a little modeling light to add depth.
Diny, an unusual shot that is very appealing. “No stem” works well, to showcase the odd flower.
I have mixed feelings about the yellow parts - on the thumbnail, it looks like a fuzzy shadow. I wonder what you think about darkening the yellows toward more orange?
Cool image!
