Nature Seedpod

BrianR · 10-29-2019, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by Hegemon

Really like this!

Thanks!

Originally posted by Kaladran

Love the simplicity of this one, I know there was a lot of thought and effort behind it but the photo is clean and looks like a painter's flora study.

Clean was one of the goals

. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!

800rate · 11-24-2019, 02:19 PM

I like it.

József · 11-25-2019, 01:04 PM

Nice and sharp

**BigDave** · 12-14-2019, 08:31 AM

Originally posted by József

Nice and sharp

Perfect exposure, nice shot, though cropping the right side would not hurt and give greater focus to the main subject (milkweed silk).

József · 12-15-2019, 04:35 AM

Nice clear image sharp

**manishved** · 12-16-2019, 08:42 AM

Originally posted by BrianR

I'm always afraid it's just a lack of imagination cop-out to toss an object on a simplistic background and I do it pretty often so I'm looking for any general feedback here. Is it an interesting enough object to stand out of context from nature? Does it give a sense of exploding? Does the tone of the backdrop compliment the pod well? Does the floating nature feel just strange?

Thanks for any input

.

It's from common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, a host plant for Monarch butterflies when they're larva (and a few other things

).

Great shot. BTW I looked at a few images on your Flicker albums and they look awesome!

**Bruce Clark** · 12-16-2019, 09:58 PM

Superb

GRB · 12-17-2019, 11:49 AM

The colors of the subject and to background work well together. The method of presentation effectively dramatizes an otherwise common subject. Well done.

**Apet-Sure** · 12-17-2019, 02:34 PM

This shot instantly reminded me of growing up in southern Ohio. I was told as a kid that the 'milk' from this plant is poisonous. I love this composition.

Originally posted by axelm7

The floating effect is perfect for it, though, as the purpose of those seeds is to spread floating through the breeze.

Agree.

**eyeball** · 02-12-2020, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by József

Nice and sharp

Artistically, this is such an engrossingly moody subject especially with its sepia coloring! It looks like it has a deep story to tell. Technically, maybe it could be cropped width-wise, or shot vertically; maybe not. I hope you're not upset that I didn't think that the sharpness was the most outstanding feature of your photo, after your introduction.

norwegianoutdoors · 02-13-2020, 04:10 AM

To me, this is perfect. Good DOF, nice color of the background and yes you get the sense it's exploding and yes it is definetely interesting as an image

compasiune11 · 02-26-2020, 04:01 AM

Great image! Nice colors and contrast!

**PenPusher** · 02-27-2020, 02:10 AM

That is a very beautiful image

DerKahlgründer · 11-24-2020, 12:59 PM

Nice picture. I think it the seed pod really stands out. Lots of geometric shapes and patterns to see. I think it is more interesting this way than on the plant, because it is an unusual image.

**Peter Rockstroh** · 12-08-2020, 07:45 PM

Love it. You will enjoy the work of Rosamonde Purcell

10-29-2019, 02:36 PM	#31
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332 Original Poster	Originally posted by Hegemon Really like this! Thanks! Originally posted by Kaladran Love the simplicity of this one, I know there was a lot of thought and effort behind it but the photo is clean and looks like a painter's flora study. Clean was one of the goals. I'm glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!

12-16-2019, 08:42 AM	#36
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Originally posted by BrianR I'm always afraid it's just a lack of imagination cop-out to toss an object on a simplistic background and I do it pretty often so I'm looking for any general feedback here. Is it an interesting enough object to stand out of context from nature? Does it give a sense of exploding? Does the tone of the backdrop compliment the pod well? Does the floating nature feel just strange? Thanks for any input. It's from common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca, a host plant for Monarch butterflies when they're larva (and a few other things). Great shot. BTW I looked at a few images on your Flicker albums and they look awesome!

02-12-2020, 07:50 PM	#40
eyeball Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 50	Originally posted by József Nice and sharp Artistically, this is such an engrossingly moody subject especially with its sepia coloring! It looks like it has a deep story to tell. Technically, maybe it could be cropped width-wise, or shot vertically; maybe not. I hope you're not upset that I didn't think that the sharpness was the most outstanding feature of your photo, after your introduction. Last edited by eyeball; 02-12-2020 at 07:59 PM.

11-24-2019, 02:19 PM	#32
800rate Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 252	I like it.

12-14-2019, 08:31 AM	#34
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by József Nice and sharp Perfect exposure, nice shot, though cropping the right side would not hurt and give greater focus to the main subject (milkweed silk).

12-15-2019, 04:35 AM	#35
József Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 237	Nice clear image sharp

12-16-2019, 09:58 PM	#37
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Superb

12-17-2019, 11:49 AM	#38
GRB Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southcentral Alaska Posts: 817	The colors of the subject and to background work well together. The method of presentation effectively dramatizes an otherwise common subject. Well done.

12-17-2019, 02:34 PM	#39
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,861	This shot instantly reminded me of growing up in southern Ohio. I was told as a kid that the 'milk' from this plant is poisonous. I love this composition. Originally posted by axelm7 The floating effect is perfect for it, though, as the purpose of those seeds is to spread floating through the breeze. Agree.

02-13-2020, 04:10 AM	#41
norwegianoutdoors Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Telemark Posts: 86	To me, this is perfect. Good DOF, nice color of the background and yes you get the sense it's exploding and yes it is definetely interesting as an image

02-26-2020, 04:01 AM	#42
compasiune11 New Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Brasov Posts: 21	Great image! Nice colors and contrast!

02-27-2020, 02:10 AM	#43
PenPusher Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,048	That is a very beautiful image

11-24-2020, 12:59 PM	#44
DerKahlgründer Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	Nice picture. I think it the seed pod really stands out. Lots of geometric shapes and patterns to see. I think it is more interesting this way than on the plant, because it is an unusual image.

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12-08-2020, 07:45 PM	#45
Peter Rockstroh Admiral Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Bogota Posts: 445	Love it. You will enjoy the work of Rosamonde Purcell