Bluebells close up

[mistral105]

Hi All

I have been experimenting with alighting set up I read about by Niall Benvie, who is a professional nature photographer.

This is a test shot and I intend to go out to the bluebell woods and repeat in situ.

Comments welcome. 5DMKII + 100mm f2.8 macro + STE3 and 2 600RTs off the camera

John


Bluebell 2-0072 by mistral105, on Flickr

[CountDavid]

Re: Bluebells close up

That is really lovely - very delicate in style and colour.

[mistral105]

Re: Bluebells close up

Hi David? Thank you - I wanted something different from the usual bluebell images I have. Reminds me of the books I have seen in the Nat History museum that were drawn by artists to show different species. Regards John

[DeeGee]

Re: Bluebells close up

You've certainly succeeded in getting his style. quite like what its done to the blue of the petals. Agree it makes it look like a species book.

[Muscat]

Re: Bluebells close up

John, I like the concept, style and the set up of the bluebell but feel that it is a little over exposed

[mistral105]

Re: Bluebells close up

Thanks Di - have you seen Niall's work? John

[mistral105]

Re: Bluebells close up

Hi Muscat - have a look at Niall's website - the over exposed background is deliberate and reveals the delicate textures. Thanks for the comments John

[Muscat]

Re: Bluebells close up

John, I agree with using the white background which certainly can and does show the delicate textures but I feel the stem and flowers are lacking in colour, I have looked at Niall's website and think he has more colour and contrast in his flowers.

You have done a great job and this is not meant as a negative criticism. I just feel that 1/2 to 1 stop less exposure would still bring out a lovely white background with all the detail, posibly even more detail as some I think is being lost with over exposure, and put more colour in the stem and bloom.

[mistral105]

Re: Bluebells close up

Thanks for the reply - I take the comments as constructive - I sent my first attempts to Niall and he recommended more light - I will experiment more as I really liked his images - the set up is very quick to do and gives good results - I will continue to experiment further - I am going into the garden to see if I can find some snails, slugs and beetles - John

[DeeGee]

Re: Bluebells close up

Thanks Di - have you seen Niall's work? John

Only via google.

[Muscat]

Re: Bluebells close up

I will continue to experiment further - I am going into the garden to see if I can find some snails, slugs and beetles - John

Good news John I also like the image and do look forward to seeing more of your shots, happy snail hunting, if you need any we have loads

[mistral105]

Re: Bluebells close up

Thanks Muscat - found some snails - John