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**ToddK** · 10-31-2019, 07:09 PM

Terrific composition and colors! I love how that background color works with the flowers and foliage.

**blues_hawk** · 10-31-2019, 07:13 PM

Did you use a placed background to get that, or was thee a wall or something? I like how it resulted in pop for the image and negative space.

brewmaster15 · 10-31-2019, 07:25 PM

Have to agree with others Tony.. really nice image and the back ground is perfect. Id like to know more .about the image too.

Al

**eaglem** · 10-31-2019, 08:26 PM

One of your very best Tony!

**Tonytee** · 10-31-2019, 10:05 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Terrific composition and colors! I love how that background color works with the flowers and foliage.

This was taken back in August of 2018 so I do not recall the name of the flowers. Thank you very much for your comment.

TT

---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 10:12 PM ----------

Originally posted by blues_hawk

Did you use a placed background to get that, or was thee a wall or something? I like how it resulted in pop for the image and negative space.

There was/is a wall there with a special type of lighting this business enterprise had placed there for some reason. So I took advantage of it. " I came, I saw, I conquered."

There was a little problem with banding, but fortunately it somehow managed to work its way into a positive effect. After uploading this image today, I took another look and

decided to tone down that dingy upper right corner. Basically it could go either way so it was six of one and half a dozen of another. Thanks very much for all the glowing

comments. I will have to ask my better half what type of flowers these are and will report back.

TT

---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 10:14 PM ----------

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Have to agree with others Tony.. really nice image and the back ground is perfect. Id like to know more .about the image too.

Al

Ooops!! I'm afraid you will have to go back and read my response to the commenter before you. Thanks very much for your positive feedback. Greatly appreciated.

TT

---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 10:15 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

One of your very best Tony!

Well sir, I thank you very kindly, young man.

)

TT

**ThomSirveaux** · 10-31-2019, 10:55 PM

I love the contrast in this picture. It's stunning! It feels natural and yet ... over? Under? saturated at the same time.

**Tonytee** · 11-01-2019, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by ThomSirveaux

I love the contrast in this picture. It's stunning! It feels natural and yet ... over? Under? saturated at the same time.

Yes, I do understand your perspective on the image. Difficult to imagine everything there is au Natural as the saying goes. But, it is.

Thanks very much for your comment.

TT

**blues_hawk** · 11-01-2019, 05:17 AM

Quote:

decided to tone down that dingy upper right corner. Basically it could go either way so it was six of one and half a dozen of another.

I noticed the vignetting but I think a little bit gives an antique atmosphere and a nice pop to the flower in this case.

**blues_hawk** · 11-01-2019, 05:22 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

There was/is a wall there with a special type of lighting this business enterprise had placed there for some reason. So I took advantage of it. " I came, I saw, I conquered."

I just thought of using a background when I saw this. Makes me want convert an old music stand maybe, or just recruit a helper with some construction paper.

Bertrand3000 · 11-01-2019, 05:29 AM

Pink background is really nice for this subject. Great shot!

bdery · 11-01-2019, 06:51 AM

The colours are beautiful, and the background enhances the image!

Dewman · 11-01-2019, 08:21 AM

Wonderful work, Tony. As it was said..... one of your best, ever.

**Tonytee** · 11-01-2019, 12:57 PM

Originally posted by blues_hawk

I noticed the vignetting but I think a little bit gives an antique atmosphere and a nice pop to the flower in this case.

blues_hawk, your feedback is greatly appreciated.

TT

---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 12:59 PM ----------

Originally posted by blues_hawk

I just thought of using a background when I saw this. Makes me want convert an old music stand maybe, or just recruit a helper with some construction paper.

I would say that both ideas are quite practical.

TT

---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 01:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Pink background is really nice for this subject. Great shot!

Thank you very much.

TT

---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 01:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by bdery

The colours are beautiful, and the background enhances the image!

Thank you very much.

TT

---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 01:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by Dewman

Wonderful work, Tony. As it was said..... one of your best, ever.

Greatly appreciated Dewey.

TT

Kaladran · 11-01-2019, 02:57 PM

Gorgeous photo, the colour and detail on the flowers are fantastic.

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10-31-2019, 07:09 PM	#2
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Terrific composition and colors! I love how that background color works with the flowers and foliage.

10-31-2019, 07:13 PM	#3
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,541	Did you use a placed background to get that, or was thee a wall or something? I like how it resulted in pop for the image and negative space.

10-31-2019, 07:25 PM	#4
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Have to agree with others Tony.. really nice image and the back ground is perfect. Id like to know more .about the image too. Al

10-31-2019, 08:26 PM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,167	One of your very best Tony!

10-31-2019, 10:05 PM	#6
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Terrific composition and colors! I love how that background color works with the flowers and foliage. This was taken back in August of 2018 so I do not recall the name of the flowers. Thank you very much for your comment. TT ---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 10:12 PM ---------- Originally posted by blues_hawk Did you use a placed background to get that, or was thee a wall or something? I like how it resulted in pop for the image and negative space. There was/is a wall there with a special type of lighting this business enterprise had placed there for some reason. So I took advantage of it. " I came, I saw, I conquered." There was a little problem with banding, but fortunately it somehow managed to work its way into a positive effect. After uploading this image today, I took another look and decided to tone down that dingy upper right corner. Basically it could go either way so it was six of one and half a dozen of another. Thanks very much for all the glowing comments. I will have to ask my better half what type of flowers these are and will report back. TT ---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 10:14 PM ---------- Originally posted by brewmaster15 Have to agree with others Tony.. really nice image and the back ground is perfect. Id like to know more .about the image too. Al Ooops!! I'm afraid you will have to go back and read my response to the commenter before you. Thanks very much for your positive feedback. Greatly appreciated. TT ---------- Post added 10-31-19 at 10:15 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem One of your very best Tony! Well sir, I thank you very kindly, young man. ) TT

10-31-2019, 10:55 PM	#7
ThomSirveaux Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 607	I love the contrast in this picture. It's stunning! It feels natural and yet ... over? Under? saturated at the same time.

11-01-2019, 01:05 AM	#8
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by ThomSirveaux I love the contrast in this picture. It's stunning! It feels natural and yet ... over? Under? saturated at the same time. Yes, I do understand your perspective on the image. Difficult to imagine everything there is au Natural as the saying goes. But, it is. Thanks very much for your comment. TT

11-01-2019, 05:17 AM	#9
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,541	Quote: decided to tone down that dingy upper right corner. Basically it could go either way so it was six of one and half a dozen of another. I noticed the vignetting but I think a little bit gives an antique atmosphere and a nice pop to the flower in this case.

11-01-2019, 05:22 AM	#10
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,541	Originally posted by Tonytee There was/is a wall there with a special type of lighting this business enterprise had placed there for some reason. So I took advantage of it. " I came, I saw, I conquered." I just thought of using a background when I saw this. Makes me want convert an old music stand maybe, or just recruit a helper with some construction paper.

11-01-2019, 05:29 AM	#11
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Pink background is really nice for this subject. Great shot!

11-01-2019, 06:51 AM	#12
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	The colours are beautiful, and the background enhances the image!

11-01-2019, 08:21 AM	#13
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Wonderful work, Tony. As it was said..... one of your best, ever.

11-01-2019, 12:57 PM	#14
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,543 Original Poster	Originally posted by blues_hawk I noticed the vignetting but I think a little bit gives an antique atmosphere and a nice pop to the flower in this case. blues_hawk, your feedback is greatly appreciated. TT ---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 12:59 PM ---------- Originally posted by blues_hawk I just thought of using a background when I saw this. Makes me want convert an old music stand maybe, or just recruit a helper with some construction paper. I would say that both ideas are quite practical. TT ---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 01:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Pink background is really nice for this subject. Great shot! Thank you very much. TT ---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 01:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by bdery The colours are beautiful, and the background enhances the image! Thank you very much. TT ---------- Post added 11-01-19 at 01:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by Dewman Wonderful work, Tony. As it was said..... one of your best, ever. Greatly appreciated Dewey. TT

11-01-2019, 02:57 PM	#15
Kaladran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 196	Gorgeous photo, the colour and detail on the flowers are fantastic.

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