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I was at the flower store today and found this lovely Dahlia. I hope you like it!

Here's the color version: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1271358/0#12111407







Feb 04, 2014 at 03:20 AM
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Endre,
I loved your series of flowers on black but I must say that the new series on white has totally won me over. They remind me of turn of the century botanical books where everything was sketched, not photographed. Well done! Thanks for sharing all of these beauties.
Corinne



Feb 04, 2014 at 08:25 AM
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Both versions are beautiful Endre.
I agree with Corinne that it has got that look of something out of an old botanical book.
Very well done Endre.
Did you use PS for separating the flower from the bground or you shot it in front of something white ?



Feb 04, 2014 at 08:44 AM
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Thank you very much, Corinne! I'm so glad you are enjoying these! It took awhile for some people to get used to the new series so I'm glad that people are coming "round. Those 1800's botany books are exactly what I have in mind when I shoot these so it's doubly rewarding to have that quality get transmitted to the viewer!

All best wishes,

Endre


CC..Doc wrote:
Endre,
I loved your series of flowers on black but I must say that the new series on white has totally won me over. They remind me of turn of the century botanical books where everything was sketched, not photographed. Well done! Thanks for sharing all of these beauties.
Corinne



Feb 04, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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Thanks so much, Lazlo, my friend! Your kind opinion is always very much appreciated! I'm so glad you like it! I am curious to know your opinion of my Chinese Magnolia shot: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1270211

I blow the white background out with a flash, while still using the natural light for the actual flower, but it never works entirely so I touch it up with pure white in PS.

Warm regards,

Endre



lazlo369 wrote:
Both versions are beautiful Endre.
I agree with Corinne that it has got that look of something out of an old botanical book.
Very well done Endre.
Did you use PS for separating the flower from the bground or you shot it in front of something white ?



Feb 04, 2014 at 01:26 PM
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went to the flower store ' ' ' ' I thought you lived there!
another winner.
regards, tom



Feb 04, 2014 at 02:01 PM
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No, Tom! I have a LOT of flowers in the back yard but our house isn't quite a flower store yet! I'm glad you like it! Thanks!

All the best,

Endre

tomandmarj wrote:
went to the flower store ' ' ' ' I thought you lived there!
another winner.
regards, tom




Feb 04, 2014 at 02:08 PM
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Strad wrote:
No, Tom! I have a LOT of flowers in the back yard but our house isn't quite a flower store yet! I'm glad you like it! Thanks!

All the best,

Endre



How 'bout a conservatory Endre??
LOvely images and yes I do like the retro look of old books photos.
Well done indeed!
Dan



Feb 04, 2014 at 05:03 PM
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Another delicate capture of a natural beauty.
Very nice, Endre.



Feb 04, 2014 at 05:25 PM
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An exquisite image, Endré (spelled correctly?)
There are many elements here, and you've somehow managed to position them and photograph them so they all work together perfectly.
I'm still not totally won over about the white backgrounds , but these flowers are just light enough that the white works here.
Charlie



Feb 04, 2014 at 06:13 PM
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A Conservatory, eh? Maybe i could get a tax writeoff. Thanks for the comment, Dan! I'm happy that you like it!

All the best,

Endre

Danpbphoto wrote:
How 'bout a conservatory Endre??
LOvely images and yes I do like the retro look of old books photos.
Well done indeed!
Dan




Feb 04, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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Thank you very much! I appreciate your kind comment!

All the best,

Endre

CDaescher wrote:
Another delicate capture of a natural beauty.
Very nice, Endre.




Feb 04, 2014 at 10:16 PM
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Thank you so much, Charlie, my friend! I'm very happy you like it even though you don't care for the white backgrounds. It seems you are in something of a minority, though. I'll just have to keep working harder to convince you. i do work quite hard at composing them (to the extent that I can since most of that is out of my meagre hands ) so I'm pleased that you noticed what I tried to accomplish.

All best wishes,

Endre

Charlie Shugart wrote:
An exquisite image, Endré (spelled correctly?)
There are many elements here, and you've somehow managed to position them and photograph them so they all work together perfectly.
I'm still not totally won over about the white backgrounds , but these flowers are just light enough that the white works here.
Charlie




Feb 04, 2014 at 10:19 PM
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Think this version grabs me the most, but how can one compare one beauty to the next. Hope you are back to normal now, I am so loving that you are posting once again, such a treat. Wish we could put your window in my yard, I am going to have an unbelievable flower show this year, I have really outdone myself with bulbs and others.


Feb 04, 2014 at 10:44 PM
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Strad wrote:
A Conservatory, eh? Maybe i could get a tax writeoff. Thanks for the comment, Dan! I'm happy that you like it!

All the best,

Endre




I noticed that I was remiss in my reply....I doubt that California would give you any kind of tax credit. Probably tax you more for emitting unknown gases into the air!
Dan

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Feb 05, 2014 at 09:28 AM
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Wow .... Endre I these are excellent. I love both of them.

- Jim



Feb 05, 2014 at 02:21 PM
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Thank you Patsy, my friend! I'm always delighted when you like my photos.

Yes - all is well with me. It's as if nothing ever happened. Amazing!

When all your flowers bloom, why don't you bring me a few to photograph?

Warm regards,

Endre

platscha wrote:
Think this version grabs me the most, but how can one compare one beauty to the next. Hope you are back to normal now, I am so loving that you are posting once again, such a treat. Wish we could put your window in my yard, I am going to have an unbelievable flower show this year, I have really outdone myself with bulbs and others.




Feb 06, 2014 at 02:05 AM
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Thanks, Jim! I'm happy you like them. It's great to hear from you!

All best wishes,

Endre

James McQueen wrote:
Wow .... Endre I these are excellent. I love both of them.

- Jim




Feb 06, 2014 at 02:06 AM





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