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For some reason this was a really tough one. The color versions were easy but the B & W was quite a project. I'm not entirely convinced it worked. All comments are, as always, greatly appreciated.

I just added yet another alternate - a tighter crop that does away with the problem of having inadvertently cropped out the bottom with my close up lens. This may turn out to be the one.

June 30 - I don't know why I didn't think of this before!

I just added this alternative crop in the third position. To my eyes it is clearly the best and incorporates what I like from both shots without being too busy. Much better. I think you'll all agree.

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Jun 29, 2009 at 06:18 AM

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Another wonderful BW floral. It reminds me of a cross between a water lily and an artichoke, yet it has some sea urchin in there, too. So fascinating how BW makes you see these things more objectively. Quite a magnificent series you have here.

Jun 29, 2009 at 06:56 PM

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You've certainly convinced me Endre. Personally I like the second more, but would have preferred it even more had it had a bit more room on the bottom. Amazing conversions though, wow.

Jun 29, 2009 at 07:53 PM

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Endre

The second picture is exquisite with beautiful tones and translucency. It is an aspiration of mine to produce an image this fine.

Alan

Jun 29, 2009 at 08:09 PM

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p.1 #5 · Protea

Thank you, Bev, my dear friend! As always, you kind comments about my photos mean a lot.

Fond regards,

Endre

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Another wonderful BW floral. It reminds me of a cross between a water lily and an artichoke, yet it has some sea urchin in there, too. So fascinating how BW makes you see these things more objectively. Quite a magnificent series you have here.

Jun 29, 2009 at 09:47 PM

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p.1 #6 · Protea

Thanks, Paul. I'm glad you like them. I personally prefer the second one more but one of the reasons I wasn't entirely convinced by it was the very reason you pointed out - lack of space at the bottom. I didn't really have any to work with. Anyway, thanks to your comment, i spent a little time creating a little space that wasn't there to start with and now I think it looks better. I still may wind up using the top one for my series but, at least, now I can compare two finished photos to one another.

All the best,

Endre

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You've certainly convinced me Endre. Personally I like the second more, but would have preferred it even more had it had a bit more room on the bottom. Amazing conversions though, wow.

Jun 29, 2009 at 09:51 PM

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p.1 #7 · Protea

Thank you, Alan. You are very kind.

I'm so glad you like it.

All the best,

Endre

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The second picture is exquisite with beautiful tones and translucency. It is an aspiration of mine to produce an image this fine.

Alan

Jun 29, 2009 at 09:52 PM

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p.1 #8 · Protea

As always, stunning, I like the second one best of the two but would settle for either.

Jun 30, 2009 at 12:46 AM

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p.1 #9 · Protea

The second one is indeed a show-stopper. The intricate details make it for me

eric

Jun 30, 2009 at 01:38 AM

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I'm so happy you're posting these here. It always gives me an "alright!" moment when I see your name next to a new posting.
I actually prefer the second one. I don't mind the lack of space at the bottom.
While the first shot is outstanding as well, my preference would be to have just a little bit less open space on the left.
The second shot is just a bit more "spectacular!"
That's the opinion of the amateur here...

-Tim

Jun 30, 2009 at 01:39 AM

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p.1 #11 · Protea

Thanks a lot! so glad you like it! It seems that the general favorite is the second one. I'm going to make it even more difficult by posting a tighter crop as a third alternative.

All the best,

Endre

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As always, stunning, I like the second one best of the two but would settle for either.

Jun 30, 2009 at 04:02 AM

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p.1 #12 · Protea

Thanks, Eric! Not too busy? Hmmm.... I'll post a version below that will make it even harder to decide.

So glad you like it.

All the best,

Endre

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The second one is indeed a show-stopper. The intricate details make it for me

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Jun 30, 2009 at 04:04 AM

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p.1 #13 · Protea

Thank you so much, Tim. Your comments are always so kind. Much appreciated, indeed!

You have a very good eye - amateur or not - and your helpful hints have already helped me with these shots. I thought that the second shot cropped would focus more attention on the interesting stuff going on n the middle of the flower so i just posted that. It may turn out to be the one I ultimately use.

All best wishes,

Endre

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I'm so happy you're posting these here. It always gives me an "alright!" moment when I see your name next to a new posting.
I actually prefer the second one. I don't mind the lack of space at the bottom.
While the first shot is outstanding as well, my preference would be to have just a little bit less open space on the left.
The second shot is just a bit more "spectacular!"
That's the opinion of the amateur here...

-Tim

Jun 30, 2009 at 04:16 AM

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cracking stuff, looks like it was well worth the work.

Cheers

Martyn

Jun 30, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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p.1 #15 · Protea

Startling pictures Endre. I prefer the first one above the others, but all of them are just incredibly well done.
I am real happy that you keep posting these images here.

Jun 30, 2009 at 07:21 PM

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p.1 #16 · Protea

Thanks, Martyn! I appreciate your kind comment. It is worth the work. I've finally finished it now with the new one on the bottom. That's the one!

All the best,

Endre

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cracking stuff, looks like it was well worth the work.

Cheers

Martyn

Jun 30, 2009 at 08:08 PM

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p.1 #17 · Protea

Thank you so much, Lazlo, my friend. As you can no see from the third shot, I re-cropped the first one and finally came up with what it should be. I feel a little dumb that I didn't think of it earlier since it is such an obvious solution.

I'm so glad you are enjoying these.

Warm regards,

Endre

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Startling pictures Endre. I prefer the first one above the others, but all of them are just incredibly well done.
I am real happy that you keep posting these images here.

Jun 30, 2009 at 08:11 PM

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p.1 #18 · Protea

I forgot about that one, but there are many varieties, I was thinking of one that has lots of little curly things, like a big ball. I think you have to look in a flkower shop miostly for those.

Jul 08, 2009 at 02:58 AM

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p.1 #19 · Protea

I got this one at a flower show and i know the ones you are talking about. They call them something different at the flower store. I think this may be the one I go with but if I find one of those curly ones that I find attractive (they look a little to "deserty" to me) I'll try a shot of them. I need to find one of those cactus flowers you suggested. They are magnificent.

All the best,

Endre

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I forgot about that one, but there are many varieties, I was thinking of one that has lots of little curly things, like a big ball. I think you have to look in a flkower shop miostly for those.

Jul 08, 2009 at 06:59 PM

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Endre

You made a difficult capture look just gorgeous all 3 are very worthy but for me #2 stands out the best just getting the right angle and the right combination of subject matter and background in your crop, very nice

Ray Still

Jul 08, 2009 at 08:39 PM

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p.1 #21 · Protea

Thanks, again, Ray, for all your kind comments. I'm so glad you like these. I'm still a little divided as to which I like better # 2 or #3. I'm sure I'll seek many other opinions before I make a final choice for the exhibit.

All the beset,

Endre

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You made a difficult capture look just gorgeous all 3 are very worthy but for me #2 stands out the best just getting the right angle and the right combination of subject matter and background in your crop, very nice

Ray Still

Jul 08, 2009 at 11:13 PM

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p.1 #22 · Protea

I'm still waiting for the book or CD Endre. What a series!

Jul 09, 2009 at 02:46 AM

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p.1 #23 · Protea

You and me, both, Tim!

Hopefully sometime soon! Thanks so much!

All the best,

Endre

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I'm still waiting for the book or CD Endre. What a series!

Jul 09, 2009 at 03:56 AM


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