Nature Three Sharing The Same Pad. :)

Three Sharing The Same Pad. :) · **5 Likes**

Manual Exposure Mode.

Many thanks for viewing.

tony

**K2 to K50** · 07-06-2021, 01:26 AM

Hey Tony - some waterflowers now, eh?

Very nice colours and composition here - but I can't quite tell where the focus is - but then, my 77 yr old eyes (even with the specs on!!!) let me down on sharpness assessment at times. That is one stop-down you have used on the aperture, obviously for maximum depth of field?

hongman · 07-06-2021, 03:33 AM

Lovely image with rich colors.. love the varied tones of green & red too..!

archaeodude · 07-06-2021, 04:44 AM

The texture to this photo is very interesting!

Some might say the grain in the photo is too film-like, but I enjoy it!

Thanks for sharing!

**K2 to K50** · 07-06-2021, 07:44 AM

Originally posted by archaeodude

The texture to this photo is very interesting!

Some might say the grain in the photo is too film-like, but I enjoy it!

Thanks for sharing!

Maybe I was confusing grain with questionable focus in my previous comment?

**MikeNArk** · 07-06-2021, 08:10 AM

Very nice photo. The blooms stand out against the deeper colored reds and greens in the lily pads.

**DW58** · 07-06-2021, 08:41 AM

I like this one a lot Tony. Contrast, composition and colors look great. And I agree with archaeodude. I think the grainy texture raises the feel of this image up a notch or two. Definitely thumbs up for this one.

OrchidJulie · 07-06-2021, 11:51 AM

Very nicely done, Tony. I like this one a lot!

**rm2** · 07-06-2021, 12:20 PM

Beautiful how all those colors go well together. The light was nice too.

Bertrand3000 · 07-06-2021, 01:32 PM

Very peculiar shot, with this odd floor and black background. Your picture sure feels the need to know more about your subject. Thanks for sharing.

**Tonytee** · 07-06-2021, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Hey Tony - some waterflowers now, eh?

Very nice colours and composition here - but I can't quite tell where the focus is - but then, my 77 yr old eyes (even with the specs on!!!) let me down on sharpness assessment at times. That is one stop-down you have used on the aperture, obviously for maximum depth of field?

Greetings there, youngfella. The focal point is between the two flowers to the right. In regards to the graininess, I wanted to re-create the naturalness of the subjects as much

as possible with the higher ISO and then used the f/22 setting to reduce the affect of haze on a day with harsh sunlight. After all, how do I set up a scrim in a pond or lake?

The only miscue I notice now (more than when I uploaded) are the two areas that appear to be oversaturated, but then again, they are in direct sunlight so that may be

forgivable. The Nikon D200 at the time of its release was hailed as state of the art technology in regards to handling difficult colors, i,e., reds, yellows and whites, however it

was a huge improvement over its predecessors, but nothing is perfect. Thanks very much for your positive comments and feedback. Cheers Mate.

Tony

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by hongman

Lovely image with rich colors.. love the varied tones of green & red too..!

I thank you very much, hongman.

tt

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by archaeodude

The texture to this photo is very interesting!

Some might say the grain in the photo is too film-like, but I enjoy it!

Thanks for sharing!

I did do some Noise Reduction, but as stated earlier I really wanted to retain the natural beauty of this awesome wonder. Thanks very much for your compliments.

Cheers,

Tony

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:56 PM ----------

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Maybe I was confusing grain with questionable focus in my previous comment?

While that is quite possible, I still view it as a very astute observation. Thanks again,

Tony

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Very nice photo. The blooms stand out against the deeper colored reds and greens in the lily pads.

Many thanks to you sir for your glowing review.

tony

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:58 PM ----------

Originally posted by DW58

I like this one a lot Tony. Contrast, composition and colors look great. And I agree with archaeodude. I think the grainy texture raises the feel of this image up a notch or two. Definitely thumbs up for this one.

Greatly appreciated young man, greatly appreciated.

tt

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 02:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Very nicely done, Tony. I like this one a lot!

As always young lady, very grateful for your observations.

tony

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 02:00 PM ----------

Originally posted by rm2

Beautiful how all those colors go well together. The light was nice too.

I thank you very much for your kind words.

tt

---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 02:05 PM ----------

Originally posted by Bertrand3000

Very peculiar shot, with this odd floor and black background. Your picture sure feels the need to know more about your subject. Thanks for sharing.

Well, whaddyaknow? Great minds do think alike.

) I have to agree with your perspective. See if you agree with my initial thoughts. At first glance, I felt it was a scene

of champagne glasses filled with pear slices and the lily pads were fancy place settings. After all that, I took the shot anyway.

)))))

Thanks very much for your comments.

Tony

simsburyphoto · 07-06-2021, 03:51 PM

Great capture.

**Tonytee** · 07-06-2021, 05:09 PM

Originally posted by simsburyphoto

Great capture.

Thank you very much.

tony

**DWS1** · 07-06-2021, 05:23 PM

Nice.

**saley** · 07-06-2021, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Manual Exposure Mode.

Many thanks for viewing.

tony

terrific! three sharp flowers -tick, dark background - tick, leaves across middle third - tick!

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07-06-2021, 01:26 AM	#2
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,791	Hey Tony - some waterflowers now, eh? Very nice colours and composition here - but I can't quite tell where the focus is - but then, my 77 yr old eyes (even with the specs on!!!) let me down on sharpness assessment at times. That is one stop-down you have used on the aperture, obviously for maximum depth of field?

07-06-2021, 03:33 AM	#3
hongman Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 300	Lovely image with rich colors.. love the varied tones of green & red too..!

07-06-2021, 04:44 AM	#4
archaeodude Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fens Posts: 524	The texture to this photo is very interesting! Some might say the grain in the photo is too film-like, but I enjoy it! Thanks for sharing!

07-06-2021, 07:44 AM	#5
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,791	Originally posted by archaeodude The texture to this photo is very interesting! Some might say the grain in the photo is too film-like, but I enjoy it! Thanks for sharing! Maybe I was confusing grain with questionable focus in my previous comment?

07-06-2021, 08:10 AM	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,105	Very nice photo. The blooms stand out against the deeper colored reds and greens in the lily pads.

07-06-2021, 08:41 AM	#7
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,062	I like this one a lot Tony. Contrast, composition and colors look great. And I agree with archaeodude. I think the grainy texture raises the feel of this image up a notch or two. Definitely thumbs up for this one.

07-06-2021, 11:51 AM	#8
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,931	Very nicely done, Tony. I like this one a lot!

07-06-2021, 12:20 PM	#9
rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778	Beautiful how all those colors go well together. The light was nice too.

07-06-2021, 01:32 PM	#10
Bertrand3000 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,009	Very peculiar shot, with this odd floor and black background. Your picture sure feels the need to know more about your subject. Thanks for sharing.

07-06-2021, 01:50 PM	#11
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Hey Tony - some waterflowers now, eh? Very nice colours and composition here - but I can't quite tell where the focus is - but then, my 77 yr old eyes (even with the specs on!!!) let me down on sharpness assessment at times. That is one stop-down you have used on the aperture, obviously for maximum depth of field? Greetings there, youngfella. The focal point is between the two flowers to the right. In regards to the graininess, I wanted to re-create the naturalness of the subjects as much as possible with the higher ISO and then used the f/22 setting to reduce the affect of haze on a day with harsh sunlight. After all, how do I set up a scrim in a pond or lake? The only miscue I notice now (more than when I uploaded) are the two areas that appear to be oversaturated, but then again, they are in direct sunlight so that may be forgivable. The Nikon D200 at the time of its release was hailed as state of the art technology in regards to handling difficult colors, i,e., reds, yellows and whites, however it was a huge improvement over its predecessors, but nothing is perfect. Thanks very much for your positive comments and feedback. Cheers Mate. Tony ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by hongman Lovely image with rich colors.. love the varied tones of green & red too..! I thank you very much, hongman. tt ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by archaeodude The texture to this photo is very interesting! Some might say the grain in the photo is too film-like, but I enjoy it! Thanks for sharing! I did do some Noise Reduction, but as stated earlier I really wanted to retain the natural beauty of this awesome wonder. Thanks very much for your compliments. Cheers, Tony ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:56 PM ---------- Originally posted by K2 to K50 Maybe I was confusing grain with questionable focus in my previous comment? While that is quite possible, I still view it as a very astute observation. Thanks again, Tony ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by MikeNArk Very nice photo. The blooms stand out against the deeper colored reds and greens in the lily pads. Many thanks to you sir for your glowing review. tony ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 01:58 PM ---------- Originally posted by DW58 I like this one a lot Tony. Contrast, composition and colors look great. And I agree with archaeodude. I think the grainy texture raises the feel of this image up a notch or two. Definitely thumbs up for this one. Greatly appreciated young man, greatly appreciated. tt ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 02:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by OrchidJulie Very nicely done, Tony. I like this one a lot! As always young lady, very grateful for your observations. tony ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 02:00 PM ---------- Originally posted by rm2 Beautiful how all those colors go well together. The light was nice too. I thank you very much for your kind words. tt ---------- Post added 07-06-21 at 02:05 PM ---------- Originally posted by Bertrand3000 Very peculiar shot, with this odd floor and black background. Your picture sure feels the need to know more about your subject. Thanks for sharing. Well, whaddyaknow? Great minds do think alike. ) I have to agree with your perspective. See if you agree with my initial thoughts. At first glance, I felt it was a scene of champagne glasses filled with pear slices and the lily pads were fancy place settings. After all that, I took the shot anyway. ))))) Thanks very much for your comments. Tony

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DWS1 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 1,169	Nice.

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07-06-2021, 03:51 PM	#12
simsburyphoto Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 244	Great capture.

07-06-2021, 05:09 PM	#13
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by simsburyphoto Great capture. Thank you very much. tony

07-06-2021, 05:56 PM	#15
saley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 566	Originally posted by Tonytee Manual Exposure Mode. Many thanks for viewing. tony terrific! three sharp flowers -tick, dark background - tick, leaves across middle third - tick!