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Monochrome Floral Macro


Monochrome Floral Macro
Photo Information
Copyright: Muhammad Muhsin (mark25) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 359 W: 9 N: 742] (4599)
Genre: Places
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-03-12
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Experimental, Macro, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: Nikon D3, Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D AF Micro
Exposure: f/29.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-03-13 9:53
Viewed: 223
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
with a big smile on my face, i'm sharing this one with you :)

this is THE b&w macro i was talking about in my previous flower photo :)

the setup was really simple, the flower pot was placed next to the dining room window :) and i was placed right next to the pot itself :)

now here's the fun and crazy technical bit; using an aperture of f/29 on my 105mm macro lens, i was able to focus decently while still managing to keep things adequately sharp across the frame :)

the rule of thirds was the key factor in the composition of this photo, i knew other approaches wouldn't be as strong and as appealing :)

to avoid camera shake, i chose a shutter speed of 1/80s :) and the resulting ISO was ISO 3600 :) NOISE REDUCTION was OFF :) i love the beautiful grain the D3 gives :)

this is the original composition, i did some levels adjustment in capture nx and then chose a film filter in photoshop, this time using Nik Silver Efex Pro :) the whole point of which was to make the blacks and whites stronger :) the only concern on my mind was to prevent the whites from being burnt :)

thanks for viewing :) let's see what u think of this one :)

muhammad muhsin
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To mcmxcvii: himark25 1 03-15 05:55
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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 123 N: 723] (4827)
  • [2009-03-13 9:58]
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I love the composition, really! But I think I would prefer the coloured version!! You can see a better contrast, but I miss the colours....
Can you show me the coloured version in a Workshop????

Janneke

Hi mark25
A beautiful photo!
I love the B&W version! Gives much contrast!

Matthias

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  • KBE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 446 W: 103 N: 582] (2707)
  • [2009-03-13 10:51]

Great shot muhsin!
Excellent capture, this must bring a smile on ur face a BIG one indeed :D

Very well composed and excellent treatment preventing white from burnt!

f/29 hmmmm perfect ;)

I like the way u droped the BG black and sudden bright contrast :) ur flower played very importent roll for its colors giving grey tones at end :)

good work and congratulations for a successful experiment and and and... 80-200 ;)

TFS
Regards,
Jahanzeib

Amazing photo, nice detail and light.

Best regards

Another beautiful macro by you. Good composition and tones. Nice expoure control.

perfect flower for a close up in B&W, the graphic is beautiful
jc

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  • tafal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 107 W: 0 N: 77] (922)
  • [2009-03-13 13:18]

Hi Muhammad.
excellent macro shot, very good BW.
cogratulations.
Nestor

An excellent flower to use for a b&w conversion, the tones contrast perfectly. Details are sharp and the off centre composition works really well. Definately an eye catching picture.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

Very striking. Great treatment of black & white.

salaam,

shooting flowers is all about POV n composition. here u got 10/10 for both.

b&w looks as good as the colored one

tfs
mehmood

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  • Shahs Silver Star Critiquer [C: 26 W: 0 N: 1] (170)
  • [2009-03-14 4:44]

very well mohsin bhai, great work here.

Noor Ahmed Shah

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 169 W: 135 N: 399] (1779)
  • [2009-03-28 19:42]

Bonsoir Muhammad,

I like this image, it is very graphic. Nice balanced compostition, extreme sharpness, good B&W control. This image really stand out. TFS.

Alain

Note: You have a very nice portfolio showing a good "Know How" in photography. Congratulation.

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