Arctic Starflower

Arctic Starflower · 05:30 AM

Thought that narrow dof (f/2.8) works here best. Tried also f/4.5 but the photo didn't have this kind of calm atmosphere anymore.

I will also upload a toned version from this photo soon.

(Click to view on black)

daacon · 06-04-2009, 05:54 AM

Nice creamy bokeh and razor thin DOF - looks good.

and · 06-04-2009, 06:08 AM

oooooo. delicious bokeh. Very nice and dreamy. which lens?

Nitrok · 06-04-2009, 09:16 AM

Originally posted by daacon

Nice creamy bokeh and razor thin DOF - looks good.

Thanks Dave!

Originally posted by and

oooooo. delicious bokeh. Very nice and dreamy. which lens?

Thank you Andreas!
Sigma 105/2.8 which is about to go to the warranty repair...again. :/

Jimbo · 06-04-2009, 10:27 AM

I really like the DOF on this one Joni. I agree that 2.8 looks like was to right way to go here. JIM

**Rense** · 06-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Nice one Joni!

Nitrok · 06-04-2009, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

I really like the DOF on this one Joni. I agree that 2.8 looks like was to right way to go here. JIM

Thanks Jim!

Originally posted by Rense

Nice one Joni!

Thank you Rense!

**Scottnorwo** · 06-04-2009, 07:26 PM

Another Wow shot.

roentarre · 06-04-2009, 08:30 PM

So dreamy and beautiful in deed!

Amazing!

Nitrok · 06-05-2009, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

Another Wow shot.

Thanks Scott!

Originally posted by roentarre

So dreamy and beautiful in deed!

Amazing!

Thank you James!

AlphaGAK20D · 06-05-2009, 08:24 AM

Love it, Joni. I'm guessing you used the Sigma for this one? I love my 105mm! Looks great on black too - well done.

séamuis · 06-05-2009, 08:37 AM

absolutely beautiful. 2.8 was certainly the way to go, but then again one could argue that wide aperture is always the way to go with flower/plant photography. regardless, its a stunning image. great angle as well. you perfectly captured the beautiful shape and it really gives the viewer the idea of a 'starflower'.

Nitrok · 06-05-2009, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by AlphaGAK20D

Love it, Joni. I'm guessing you used the Sigma for this one? I love my 105mm! Looks great on black too - well done.

Thanks Lou!
Yup I used Sigma here.

It's a great lens but I have had some problems with the manual focus ring so I sent it today for a warranty repair.

I hope they manage to fix it and fast!

Originally posted by séamuis

absolutely beautiful. 2.8 was certainly the way to go, but then again one could argue that wide aperture is always the way to go with flower/plant photography. regardless, its a stunning image. great angle as well. you perfectly captured the beautiful shape and it really gives the viewer the idea of a 'starflower'.

Thank you séamuis!

tcom · 06-05-2009, 09:26 AM

superb shot, I especially like this creamy bokeh making it a very calm shot.

Bramela · 06-05-2009, 01:10 PM

Beautiful shot, lovely soft colours. Well done!

While I like both, my preference would be for the mono shot.

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06-04-2009, 05:54 AM	#2
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice creamy bokeh and razor thin DOF - looks good.

06-04-2009, 06:08 AM	#3
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	oooooo. delicious bokeh. Very nice and dreamy. which lens?

06-04-2009, 09:16 AM	#4
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nice creamy bokeh and razor thin DOF - looks good. Thanks Dave! Originally posted by and oooooo. delicious bokeh. Very nice and dreamy. which lens? Thank you Andreas! Sigma 105/2.8 which is about to go to the warranty repair...again. :/

06-04-2009, 10:27 AM	#5
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	I really like the DOF on this one Joni. I agree that 2.8 looks like was to right way to go here. JIM

06-04-2009, 12:19 PM	#6
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Nice one Joni!

06-04-2009, 01:45 PM	#7
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo I really like the DOF on this one Joni. I agree that 2.8 looks like was to right way to go here. JIM Thanks Jim! Originally posted by Rense Nice one Joni! Thank you Rense!

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Another Wow shot.

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roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	So dreamy and beautiful in deed! Amazing!

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Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scottnorwo Another Wow shot. Thanks Scott! Originally posted by roentarre So dreamy and beautiful in deed! Amazing! Thank you James!

06-05-2009, 08:24 AM	#11
AlphaGAK20D Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpharetta, GA Photos: Gallery Posts: 302	Love it, Joni. I'm guessing you used the Sigma for this one? I love my 105mm! Looks great on black too - well done.

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06-05-2009, 08:37 AM	#12
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	absolutely beautiful. 2.8 was certainly the way to go, but then again one could argue that wide aperture is always the way to go with flower/plant photography. regardless, its a stunning image. great angle as well. you perfectly captured the beautiful shape and it really gives the viewer the idea of a 'starflower'.

06-05-2009, 08:40 AM	#13
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275 Original Poster	Originally posted by AlphaGAK20D Love it, Joni. I'm guessing you used the Sigma for this one? I love my 105mm! Looks great on black too - well done. Thanks Lou! Yup I used Sigma here. It's a great lens but I have had some problems with the manual focus ring so I sent it today for a warranty repair. I hope they manage to fix it and fast! Originally posted by séamuis absolutely beautiful. 2.8 was certainly the way to go, but then again one could argue that wide aperture is always the way to go with flower/plant photography. regardless, its a stunning image. great angle as well. you perfectly captured the beautiful shape and it really gives the viewer the idea of a 'starflower'. Thank you séamuis!

06-05-2009, 09:26 AM	#14
tcom Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Switzerland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,293	superb shot, I especially like this creamy bokeh making it a very calm shot.

06-05-2009, 01:10 PM	#15
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Beautiful shot, lovely soft colours. Well done! While I like both, my preference would be for the mono shot.