Feedback Request: Breathe - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/11/2003 07:36:31 PM · #1

I have seen lots of great 'cliche' flower photos... especially of white calla lillies done in black and white... I hope to be able to get a few callas in black and white....

Breathe

Comments and suggestions welcome :)

dsidwell

Canon EOS-5D

04/11/2003 07:41:13 PM · #2

I always go for drama, and your latest certainly has it!

David

joanns

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

04/11/2003 07:42:56 PM · #3

I put a comment on your photo John, stunning!

joshua

Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/11/2003 07:43:37 PM · #4

like the black and white

JEM

Sony DSC-F707

04/11/2003 07:47:51 PM · #5

A striking photograph, John. Here in Mexico artists have long favored the calla in their artwork.
For your title, is that BREATHE as in "I find it difficult to breathe", or BREATH as in "It takes my breath away"?

04/11/2003 07:50:14 PM · #6

Interesting concept...

The title 'Breathe' was inspired by the shape of the flower... It looks to me like this flower is standing alone with its 'head' laid back... facing the sun... taking a long and deep relaxing breath of fresh air...

Swashbuckler

Sony DSC-F717

04/11/2003 08:02:15 PM · #7

It's a great shot, but exemplifies why I suggested a "white" challenge. The upper section of the lilly has some lack of distinctness which seems to happen in most, all "white" subject matter, remember my Eagle Portrait? Is there some way to vary the lighting so that the upper section doesn't wash out? It's really, really good! I'm just hoping for impossibly GREAT!

Paige

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

04/11/2003 08:18:37 PM · #8

Hi John, it is an awesome shot! Wondering if you can get the front lip of the flower in focus too, IMO, that would make it even stronger.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

04/11/2003 10:26:36 PM · #9

Breathe II

Another....

jodiecoston

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

04/11/2003 10:34:24 PM · #10

John -

Very similar to one I just added to my portfolio. Amazing how much difference different lighting can make. Even thought they're both black and white with a black background, I think yours conveys cheeriness and light, while mine has a darker feel. Both of yours are beautiful. That hot white is a very fine line to walk, and that alone makes me prefer your second image. I think there's more detail in that one.

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