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Floral Fireworks....(10)

Karl Witt
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p.1 #1 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Happy 4th to all! Seems every now and then I dive into a floral outing, I never know or really plan it but sometimes the light and the flowers are just begging for it

Anyhow, this is long lens floral photography, handheld on all from the 40D, Photoshop PP and the 'Chad Action' for final sharpening and sizing for the web.

I find the lillies most difficult to isolate and find good flowers that are not burdened with browning buds or petals, I hope enjoy the 'Floral Fireworks'

Your comments are most welcomed as well as quesions, suggetions or 'nits'

Thanks for the look.........
Karl

1 The backsides can be beautiful too..........like a pinwheel
2 Flowers and bees seem to go together, I liked the color tones on this one
3 Love the colors

2008 © Karl Witt

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:02 23:51:53
Original date	2009:06:30 13:04:07
Exposure time	1/200 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/7.1
ISO speed	400 ISO
Exposure compensation	-0.3

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:01 23:24:21
Original date	2009:06:30 13:04:36
Exposure time	1/500 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/7.1
ISO speed	400 ISO
Exposure compensation	-0.3

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:02 23:22:32
Original date	2009:06:30 13:06:26
Exposure time	1/80 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/7.1
ISO speed	400 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:40 AM

Karl Witt
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p.1 #2 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

4 Lovely pink rose
5 Stemmed pink
6 Tangerine dream

2008 © Karl Witt

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:03 23:43:08
Original date	2009:06:30 13:31:08
Exposure time	1/1000 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/6.3
ISO speed	800 ISO
Exposure compensation	+0.3

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:03 23:17:40
Original date	2009:06:30 13:29:48
Exposure time	1/640 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/6.3
ISO speed	800 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:04 00:26:37
Original date	2009:06:30 13:36:15
Exposure time	1/500 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/6.3
ISO speed	500 ISO
Exposure compensation	+0.3

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:41 AM

Karl Witt
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p.1 #3 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

7 Solo performers
8...
9...

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Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:04 00:02:22
Original date	2009:06:30 13:33:38
Exposure time	1/160 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/6.3
ISO speed	800 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:04 00:46:59
Original date	2009:06:30 13:37:13
Exposure time	1/400 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/7.1
ISO speed	500 ISO
Exposure compensation	+0.7

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:04 01:02:54
Original date	2009:06:30 13:39:33
Exposure time	1/400 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/7.1
ISO speed	500 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:43 AM

Karl Witt
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p.1 #4 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

10 The end

Thanks!
Karl

2008 © Karl Witt

Exif information
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Date	2009:07:04 01:21:24
Original date	2009:06:30 13:40:32
Exposure time	1/400 sec
Focal length	500mm
Focal number	f/7.1
ISO speed	500 ISO
Exposure compensation	0.0

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:44 AM

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p.1 #5 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

You are inspiring me to give this a try my friend

These are absolutely beautiful Karl, you keep out doing yourself with each post. Is this your wifes garden

Color and sharpness in these shots is remarkable starting with the first frame of the set. #3 WOW!! #9 WOW WOW!

Where's my 200 f/4.....honey are you done watering

Tom

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:52 AM

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p.1 #6 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Lovely set Karl,

my favorites are # 4, 5, 7, 8, & 9

Lovely set

Lil

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:53 AM

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p.1 #7 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Stunning captures Karl. My favourites are #1, #3, #4 and #5.

Jude

Jul 04, 2009 at 06:56 AM

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p.1 #8 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Stunningly beautiful. You made these ordinary flowers into a classic beauty.
Each flower has its own beauty and you have keen eyes to see it and know how
to pull its calm beauty at its best. #1,3,5,7,8 and 9 for me. But all of them are excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Hide

Jul 04, 2009 at 07:41 AM

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p.1 #9 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

WoooW those are stunners buddy!

btw that's coming from a floral hater

Seems like that Chad action is working well for ya.! haven't tried it yet..i'm affraid it will hack my pc and steal my credit card data

that's how he gets his $$$ for expensive gear and trips to Florida

Jul 04, 2009 at 11:46 AM

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p.1 #10 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Beautiful set Karl, #7 is my favorite i love the rich colors and details....nicely done

alan

Jul 04, 2009 at 12:18 PM

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p.1 #11 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Karl...

Really nice job on these! All at 500 too! How's your arms feeling pal?

I know what you mean about the lillies... mine just popped up in the last couple weeks and I've been shooting them a lot too. Have a nice, safe weekend!

Jul 04, 2009 at 12:28 PM

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p.1 #12 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Very nice color play, Karl !!!

P.L

Jul 04, 2009 at 12:35 PM

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p.1 #13 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Very nice set Karl. I especially like the comp in 2 and 4. My eyes flow naturally across the frame in both.
The perspective in 1 is unusual and nice.
I love the rose in 5, but the oof rose lower right makes my eyes wander a bit.
The simple compositions are all nice - I find comps harder for me the more elements I have to work with.
And oh yes, I have seen a few very beautiful backsides...

Ron

Jul 04, 2009 at 01:05 PM

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p.1 #14 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

What are the "Chad Actions"?
Wonderful sharp, delightfully vivid images Karl!!!
Well done!
Dan

Jul 04, 2009 at 01:23 PM

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p.1 #15 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Beauties Karl. Rich colors, nice comps, good BGs, and sharop where they ought to be. Not much to nit, OOF foreground a bit light in #3, draws my eye away from the flower, minor cutoff of upper right primary flower in #10 which I love otherwise. A sweet "floral 4th."

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:04 PM

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p.1 #16 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Wonderful job Karl. Just had to take the 500mm into the garden? Certainly works for sharpness and great backgrounds. The daylilies all are beautiful but the #4 rose is the winner for me.

Rob

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:05 PM

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p.1 #17 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Great Job Karl,

#2 is my pick , love the tonal range and the bee just brings it all together and the 500mm does excellent,

Heath

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:09 PM

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p.1 #18 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

The backsides can be beautiful too

500 Floral lens

Very nicely done Karl, I don't know how you do it. I look at them and think I should shoot them but nothing comes to mind like these comps.

For that reason, no nits this time. Happy 4th.

Tim

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:20 PM

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p.1 #19 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Looking at these on my phone.
All I can say karl is ooh,ahhh.ooh,ahh....
Better than chicago's fireworks

Cheers,
Gene

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:30 PM

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p.1 #20 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

I was counting my picks and then realized that I like all of them. The composition, details , colors and BG are top notch.
I have to say these are some of the best flower portraits I have seen.
Harsha

Jul 04, 2009 at 02:42 PM

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p.1 #21 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Lovely and colorful set my friend well done

Garen

Jul 04, 2009 at 03:06 PM

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p.1 #22 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Wow Karl ... outstanding detail and color !

I can see em and smell em !

Thanks for sharing,
Tom

Jul 04, 2009 at 03:17 PM

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p.1 #23 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Karl,

Great depth on all, color is rich.

You must be a "Flower Child."

Larry

Jul 04, 2009 at 03:49 PM

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p.1 #24 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Hey, Karl

Nice to see some floral action from you. 4 is my favorite. Very lovely. The water droplets add a nice touch.

Jenna

Jul 04, 2009 at 03:52 PM

Karl Witt
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p.1 #25 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

Tom- Super sweet to hear that Tom, my wifes garden

Had planned some birding in this Garden Park, danced in and out of sun and rain, found some shelter under a few trees then the colors came alive and I went for it! Thanks buddy

Lil- A kind thanks Lil, its fun to see and try to isolate the colors and move around to set up a nice BG on them. Usually a cluttered mess on the lillies but many had not bloomed yet, thanks for the numerous picks!

Jude- I appreciate your kind words and picks Jude, glad you enjoyed them!

Hide- These are the closest things I can think of to get colors to enjoy like you guys do on those hummers

I guess I should call them hummers on a stick

Your picks on these are appreciated!

Nello- Floral hater

You gotta find your most manly side to do these buddy

Thanks for the good words and yes the 'Chad' action works well for me and the credit card info it stole was no biggie for me, they are maxxed out anyhow

Glad everyone enjoyed these and thanks again..........
Karl

Jul 04, 2009 at 04:34 PM


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