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Karl Witt
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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

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Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/7.1 1/200 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

2012 © Karl Witt

Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/7.1 1/500 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

2012 © Karl Witt

Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/7.1 1/80 sec 400 ISO 0.0 EV

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:40 AM

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p.1 #2 · Floral Fireworks....(10)

4 Lovely pink rose
5 Stemmed pink
6 Tangerine dream

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Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/6.3 1/1000 sec 800 ISO +0.3 EV

2012 © Karl Witt

Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/6.3 1/640 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV

2012 © Karl Witt

Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/6.3 1/500 sec 500 ISO +0.3 EV

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:41 AM

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7 Solo performers
8...
9...

2012 © Karl Witt

Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/6.3 1/160 sec 800 ISO 0.0 EV

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Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/7.1 1/400 sec 500 ISO +0.7 EV

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Canon EOS 40D 500 mm f/7.1 1/400 sec 500 ISO 0.0 EV

Jul 04, 2009 at 05:43 AM

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Thanks!
Karl

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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.

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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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