Project 52-2-40 Subject: Flowers

Project 52-2-40 Subject: Flowers · 06:10 PM

For week 40 we will again be concentrating on shooting a specific subject.
This week it will be Flowers. Loverly Loverly Flowers.
(Pictures for the week 40 competition are to be taken and posted between 20100411 and 20100418).

NOTE: We have two Seasonal competitions planned for the last two weeks of year two. You may take pictures for these anytime between 20090705 and the posting dates of 20100704 or 20100711. This way you can include your favorite holiday or season whenever it occurs during the year.

Rules:
1. Anyone and everyone who is interested in eligible. The goal continues to be
have fun and share comments, concepts, insights, and techniques with fellow
Pentaxians.
2. Each week will feature a Theme and Sub-concept for you to explore.
3. Post your single picture in Project 52-2 thread for the week. Explain what
motivated you to take the picture and/or how you feel it represents the weekly
theme.
4. Some post-processing is OK (adjusting white balance, exposure, color
saturation), but let's try to stay away from heavily PP'ed images here. Try to
keep the creativity to photographic techniques and the captures themselves.
5. Since this project is about technique, and not camera, shots taken by nonPentax cameras are allowed. Cameras can be SLRs, DSLRs, Point & Shoot and Medium Format.
6. There is one “Theme Concept” labeled “black and white,” but feel free to post
black and white, sepia, monotone, etc., for any of the other themes.
7. The picture you post should be taken during the week in which the theme is active to be eligible for judging.
8. Any picture taken from 20090705 to listed closing date is acceptable for the
two “Seasonal” competitions – Projects 52-2-51 & 52.

Additional Information: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/63239...ct-52-2-a.html

icywarm · 04-13-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Xsalfior

hey icywarm I just used a single flash with a snoot just above the flower camera left.

@xsalfior I love how directed the light is, oh I might have a test project for tonights 365project photo!

stevebrot · 04-13-2010, 04:28 PM

Woo! Hoo! I just happen to have a contribution!

A Fine Bunch of Tulips

K10D, Pentax-FA 77/1.8 Limited

I like the old time, hand-tinted look of photos where one or more colors are desaturated. In this case, both the green and yellow channels were trimmed.

Steve

(I know, I know...it has been a long time since I posted here...)

Bramela · 04-14-2010, 04:48 PM

My entry : (Taken yesterday)
Backlit Geranium

**rparmar** · 04-14-2010, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by nima

I'll start if it's okay! The flower is an orchid that I bought recently from IKEA.

That is from another world. Well done indeed!

JeffJS · 04-14-2010, 06:58 PM

I assume I'm in the right week here.. Decided to try some HSS shots after dark using the K7 / AF540 /DA*50-135.. Pretty much shooting blind as it was dark outside. The only thing I could actually see in the viewfinder is the exposure data. These blossoms last about 1 week here and they are about half way through that. Couldn't tell you what they are but since this tree is next to my driveway, my car will be covered with the petals by morning.

Minimal processing. Adjust exposure in ACR (shooting manual) and a levels adjustment in Photoshop. Cropped for best part of the frame.

xjjohnno · 04-14-2010, 10:05 PM

Just a single rose from me.
[IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/april2010/slides/PICT2158.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

nima · 04-15-2010, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by rparmar

That is from another world. Well done indeed!

Thank you so much, I was very happy with the result. Raynox and lens flare works well together

**Rense** · 04-15-2010, 03:47 AM

Although flowers are not too tough to shoot, I'm lacking inspiration to do in an original way

. So here is my entry, shot yesterday. If I can think of something better, I will withdraw this entry and post my new attempt. But don't count on it...

**Tamia** · 04-15-2010, 04:29 AM

It's early for wildflowers here, but on a hike yesterday I was lucky to happen on a warm woodland slope with these delicate tiny flowers, Carolina spring beauty (Claytonia caroliniana), highlighted against the forest floor. The blooms are only about as large as the nail on your pinkie finger.

**rparmar** · 04-15-2010, 07:00 AM

This I shot yesterday in my front garden. Used the Vivitar Series I 205mm macro, as I like to do. Was not sure which one to include.

Insects love these blossoms. If you look closely there is one inside.

garden blossoms

**rparmar** · 04-15-2010, 07:11 AM

I have set up a new thread for my current garden flower shots. If people prefer one of the other photos, I might change my entry here. (If that is kosher.)

stevebrot · 04-15-2010, 08:37 AM

Originally posted by Rense

Although flowers are not too tough to shoot, I'm lacking inspiration to do in an original way

...

What a shame! A botanist who has no way with plants

Steve

**Rense** · 04-15-2010, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

What a shame! A botanist who has no way with plants

Steve

Done too many, I guess. No, it's just the moment that is not so inspirational.....

mithrandir · 04-15-2010, 09:12 AM

We have this shamrock plant that we periodically let die back. After watering it always comes back with flowers. Here is my attempt to capture the moment:

mithrandir · 04-15-2010, 09:14 AM

By the way this thread is going, it appears that flowers are a favored subject. Keep up the good work. There is still time for lingerers to enter.

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04-14-2010, 04:48 PM	#18
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	My entry : (Taken yesterday) Backlit Geranium Last edited by Bramela; 04-14-2010 at 07:29 PM.

04-15-2010, 03:47 AM	#23
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Although flowers are not too tough to shoot, I'm lacking inspiration to do in an original way . So here is my entry, shot yesterday. If I can think of something better, I will withdraw this entry and post my new attempt. But don't count on it... Last edited by Rense; 04-15-2010 at 04:31 AM.

04-15-2010, 09:12 AM	#29
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895 Original Poster	Shamrock in Flower We have this shamrock plant that we periodically let die back. After watering it always comes back with flowers. Here is my attempt to capture the moment: Last edited by mithrandir; 04-15-2010 at 06:17 PM.

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04-13-2010, 04:08 PM	#16
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	Originally posted by Xsalfior hey icywarm I just used a single flash with a snoot just above the flower camera left. @xsalfior I love how directed the light is, oh I might have a test project for tonights 365project photo!

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stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Woo! Hoo! I just happen to have a contribution! A Fine Bunch of Tulips K10D, Pentax-FA 77/1.8 Limited I like the old time, hand-tinted look of photos where one or more colors are desaturated. In this case, both the green and yellow channels were trimmed. Steve (I know, I know...it has been a long time since I posted here...)

04-14-2010, 04:55 PM	#19
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	Originally posted by nima I'll start if it's okay! The flower is an orchid that I bought recently from IKEA. That is from another world. Well done indeed!

04-14-2010, 06:58 PM	#20
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	I assume I'm in the right week here.. Decided to try some HSS shots after dark using the K7 / AF540 /DA*50-135.. Pretty much shooting blind as it was dark outside. The only thing I could actually see in the viewfinder is the exposure data. These blossoms last about 1 week here and they are about half way through that. Couldn't tell you what they are but since this tree is next to my driveway, my car will be covered with the petals by morning. Minimal processing. Adjust exposure in ACR (shooting manual) and a levels adjustment in Photoshop. Cropped for best part of the frame.

04-14-2010, 10:05 PM	#21
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Just a single rose from me. [IMGWIDELEFT]http://www.xjgarage.org/photos/april2010/slides/PICT2158.JPG[/IMGWIDELEFT]

04-15-2010, 03:08 AM	#22
nima Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 39	Originally posted by rparmar That is from another world. Well done indeed! Thank you so much, I was very happy with the result. Raynox and lens flare works well together

04-15-2010, 04:29 AM	#24
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384	It's early for wildflowers here, but on a hike yesterday I was lucky to happen on a warm woodland slope with these delicate tiny flowers, Carolina spring beauty (Claytonia caroliniana), highlighted against the forest floor. The blooms are only about as large as the nail on your pinkie finger.

04-15-2010, 07:00 AM	#25
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	This I shot yesterday in my front garden. Used the Vivitar Series I 205mm macro, as I like to do. Was not sure which one to include. Insects love these blossoms. If you look closely there is one inside. garden blossoms

04-15-2010, 07:11 AM	#26
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,823	I have set up a new thread for my current garden flower shots. If people prefer one of the other photos, I might change my entry here. (If that is kosher.)

04-15-2010, 08:37 AM	#27
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Rense Although flowers are not too tough to shoot, I'm lacking inspiration to do in an original way ... What a shame! A botanist who has no way with plants Steve

04-15-2010, 08:39 AM	#28
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by stevebrot What a shame! A botanist who has no way with plants Steve Done too many, I guess. No, it's just the moment that is not so inspirational.....

04-15-2010, 09:14 AM	#30
mithrandir Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,895 Original Poster	By the way this thread is going, it appears that flowers are a favored subject. Keep up the good work. There is still time for lingerers to enter.