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p.1 #1 · Peony

One of the flowers I got for my big floral bouquet photo was this peony. I hope you like it!

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:22 PM

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p.1 #2 · Peony

Its lovely. You should write a book or tutorial on shooting b&w flowers if you have not already.

Nov 17, 2009 at 06:24 PM

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p.1 #3 · Peony

Thanks, kevin! I'm very happy you like it. I just kind of fell into doing these flower shots and would never have done any more had it not been for the amazing outpouring of positive commentary I got on this website for my first shot - that of a rose. I never thought of myself as having any affinity for flowers, other than I like them.

I know a number of people who have take courses in flower photography but I just did it on my own. So, although I have a formula for how I light them, each flower takes a little bit different processing. I guess I could write something about that sometime. I'm hoping to get 100 of these together into a coffee table book someday.

All the best,

Endre

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Its lovely. You should write a book or tutorial on shooting b&w flowers if you have not already.

Nov 17, 2009 at 08:28 PM

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p.1 #4 · Peony

Your Dahlia image is absolutely stunning, I hope you know that. Not much of a flower shooter myself, but its really exceptional, as are many of your other still life.
I have long learned that it is much easier to hit the creativity wall, than the technical and knowledge one. So I often try to compensate by getting as much knowledge and getting the best gear.
I really enjoy your work, and I know I am not the only one.

Nov 17, 2009 at 08:41 PM

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p.1 #5 · Peony

Thanks, again, Kevin! You are too kind and i really appreciate it!

I have learned what I know by knowing what I want to do and then finding a way to do it. I have very little equipment - a good camera (Canon 5D) and good Canon lenses. I'm behind the curve in that I still use CS 2. I also have some Alien Bee's lights but for these flower shots I always use natural light. Up until very recently I have done a lot of improvising to get shots the way I want and even now I think a lot of people would probably be quite surprised by how minimal my equipment is.

All best wishes,

Endre

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Your Dahlia image is absolutely stunning, I hope you know that. Not much of a flower shooter myself, but its really exceptional, as are many of your other still life.
I have long learned that it is much easier to hit the creativity wall, than the technical and knowledge one. So I often try to compensate by getting as much knowledge and getting the best gear.
I really enjoy your work, and I know I am not the only one.

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:08 PM

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p.1 #6 · Peony

Great light, composition, and conversion. I am a little troubled by the stamen being what seems soft compared to the petals on the left side of the image. This could have been a re-sizing artifact.
Jim

Nov 17, 2009 at 09:54 PM

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p.1 #7 · Peony

Thanks for your kind comments, Jim. I'm happy you like it! Unfortunately, I can't see what it is you are troubled about either on my computer or on web page. Maybe it is something peculiar to your computer.

All the best,

Endre

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Great light, composition, and conversion. I am a little troubled by the stamen being what seems soft compared to the petals on the left side of the image. This could have been a re-sizing artifact.
Jim

Nov 18, 2009 at 12:25 AM

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p.1 #8 · Peony

As always, a perfect image, a stunning image, no softness I can detect. Sign me up for a class, I would love some Endre Education.

Nov 18, 2009 at 12:49 AM

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p.1 #9 · Peony

Thank you, Patsy. I'm so glad you like it. I'd be happy to teach you although you'd get all my secrets.

Maybe if I like those Blood Lilies of yours, you can bring them up and I'll shoot them and then you can watch me mess around with what I get.

All best wishes,

Endre

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As always, a perfect image, a stunning image, no softness I can detect. Sign me up for a class, I would love some Endre Education.

Nov 18, 2009 at 02:03 AM

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p.1 #10 · Peony

Sounds like a deal to me, actually I would just love to treat you to something you won't find very often, I know these are somewhat rare even if I don't know their name.

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:11 AM

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p.1 #11 · Peony

Well, Patsy, If I teach you everything, I'll then be forced to have to kill you!

Muehahahahahaha!

I'm very curious to see that flower.

All the best,

Endre

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Sounds like a deal to me, actually I would just love to treat you to something you won't find very often, I know these are somewhat rare even if I don't know their name.

Nov 18, 2009 at 04:29 AM

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p.1 #12 · Peony

Check your private message, sent you a link to really bad photo of flower, done with a really secret technique, in total darkness with a tiny flash light, don't let my secret out.

Nov 18, 2009 at 05:23 AM

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p.1 #13 · Peony

I PM'd you back. I love your minimal technique. Seriously! You ought to try it on some other things.

All the best,

Endre

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Check your private message, sent you a link to really bad photo of flower, done with a really secret technique, in total darkness with a tiny flash light, don't let my secret out.

Nov 18, 2009 at 08:06 AM

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p.1 #14 · Peony

I like it. Looks good!

Nov 18, 2009 at 12:10 PM

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p.1 #15 · Peony

This one comes close to the Big Dahlia, and that is not saying a little!

Cal

Nov 18, 2009 at 09:20 PM

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p.1 #16 · Peony

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

All the best,

Endre

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I like it. Looks good!

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:16 AM

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p.1 #17 · Peony

Thanks, Cal, my dear friend! High praise, indeed!

Warm regards,

Endre

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This one comes close to the Big Dahlia, and that is not saying a little!

Cal

Nov 19, 2009 at 07:17 AM

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p.1 #18 · Peony

Exceptional work as always Endre. However, that little petal on the bottom right seems to be popping out of nowhere.

Eric

Nov 19, 2009 at 10:12 AM

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p.1 #19 · Peony

Absolutely beautiful, Endre.

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Nov 19, 2009 at 06:49 PM

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p.1 #20 · Peony

Thanks, Eric. I appreciate your comment! Regarding that little petal: it all depends on how you look at it. That is where the light hit that petal, as i did for the petal just to it's left and further to the right about 3 o'clock. My eyes trace an arc between them so they don't bother me. Thanks for pointing it out, though, so I could think about it.

All best wishes,

Endre

eric kim wrote:
Exceptional work as always Endre. However, that little petal on the bottom right seems to be popping out of nowhere.

Eric

Nov 20, 2009 at 04:47 AM

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