January 2010 Photo Showcase: Flowers

[Shaun(OfTheDead)]

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[asp_funda]

Pretty nice Shaun

[r937]

Do you guys think a sticky thread with a set of guidelines is in order?

a) Must be photographs, not graphics.
b) Can include photo-manipulation (photoshop work)
c) Must be your own work or have permission from copyright-holder to re-post.
d) Must be on-topic shots

Any suggestions to add to that list are welcome.

i would like to suggest that brain-dead fluff be ruthlessly dealt with

[akritic]

i would like to suggest that brain-dead fluff be ruthlessly dealt with

Absolutely. I've removed the nonsense rubbish now. I do try to keep these threads clear of the fluffers

[r937]

thank you

if only the moderators in other forums here would be as vigilant...

[estjohn]

here are a couple of mine -

[broddr]

This is a shot from two summers ago, of a Rose of Sharon (cold-hardy Hibiscus) that's growing along the side of my house.

[BobMutascio]

Here's a shot i took of an orchid at an outdoor farmer's market in Reseda, CA, in July of 2007

[kipppy]

[jfejsa]

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Hope you enjoy them...

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[Diego Don]

Here are photos of a Kafir Lily, Azaleas and Lilacs.

[rphoenix]

I was inspired to join the forums when I saw all the wonderful photos in this showcase for flowers. This is my first post here.

Here's some local color from the Pacific Northwest!






Pike Street Market is a favorite hangout for getting flower shots - and the occasional flying fish!

[ornette]

Hello there,
This is one I took out on a wet walk. It made the soaking worthwhile.

[akritic]

Thanks to everyone for adding their wonderful shots! It's quite amazing to see the passion for flowers. I'll need to take more notice of them in future, as I think I've been neglectful

[trumpman]

Thanks for the flower photo forum; I esp. enjoyed the posts from Edman. Here is a photo from a small fine art fundraiser show in Los Gatos, CA. For for scenic and event photos from San Jose/Bay Area, please visit my website: nicepics.us


(I specified IMG bbcode, but why didn't image show up post preview-other people's photos show up inline!)


-Don A.

[akritic]

trumpman - it takes a few posts before linking privileges are added to a new account. This was put in place a long time ago as there was too much link-spam.

Anyway I approved your attachment. Very nice shot- and welcome to the forum.

[Sperlock]

The first was taken at the Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. The second was taken at a shopping center in South Lake Tahoe, California.

[ornette]

This is one of a freesia taken last Spring. They should be due out again next month.

[ParkinT]

What an amazing display of creative photographic talent! Great work.
And I am very pleased to see so many 'lurkers' who have decided to post. It makes us proud you chose THIS thread for your initial submission.

[ParkinT]

I'll need to take more notice of them in future, as I think I've been neglectful

You haven't stopped to smell the <insert favorite flower here>?

[ornette]

Almond Blossom, taken yesterday. Welcome to Spring.

[Shaun(OfTheDead)]

Looks good ornette.

[Shaun(OfTheDead)]

Flowers always look more interesting when there's light shining through the petals. Makes them glow and look exciting.

And shooting from a low angle makes them look big and important.

[ornette]

Thanks Shaun. Against the light enlivens all flowers in my opinion.
In the above case, I had to shoot from below, because they were above me. However, they got the sun much better that way.

[silver163]

here we go: