Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by indigo997:
Hey! Cool. I didn't expect to place, but I won't complain. Low scoring challenges can be nice ;)
I've seen a lot of really nice flower shots on photosig, and then magnetic's cliche shot inspired me to try one myself. The shot has actually been rotated 90 degrees cc, so the light was to my right instead of above. I used a small halogen work light from home depot with a homemade diffuser in front (frame covered with white cloth from walmart).
I adjusted levels some in photoshop - especially the black - until I got what I wanted, and sharpened just a bit. I had an alternate version with more light on the stem, but I prefer this one. I think it's more dramatic to have the stem disappearing into the black. However, I didn't take into account that some people don't have their monitors calibrated correctly and wouldn't be able to see it at all. Live and learn. Thanks for the comments!

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by jenarom:
Congratulations! The leaf improves your composition. Lighting is great. Can you elaborate on how you lighted the picture?

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by mcmurma:
Beautiful shot indigo. The lighting is very nicely done and the composition is clasically wonderful. Congrats!

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by muckpond:
Yay Indi!!! One of only 2 exceptions to my self-imposed "every flower photo in this challenge gets a 4" rule.

Beautifully done!

Rob

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by kiwiness:
Congratulations on second! Well deserved.

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by aussie:
Congrats on a beautiful image. Excellent work - keep it up. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by Gotcha:
Beautiful work Indi, Congratulations on another great shot.

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by KarenB:
congrats indi!!! nice job!

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by magnetic9999:
congratulations :) a nicely done flower.

Alone in the Light
by indigo997

Comment by Annida:
Congrats Indy, well deserved :)