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Crocus Smiling at the Sun


Crocus Smiling at the Sun
Photo Information
Copyright: Liliana Mihailovici (lilimih33) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2690 W: 585 N: 2590] (17490)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-18
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment, Experimental, Macro, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma AF 70-300mm/4-5,6 DG APO
Exposure: f/8, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2009/03/20 "Spring Day", My flowers [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-03-20 15:27
Viewed: 582
Points: 118
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Spring has arrived.

I have in my garden lots of snowdrops, but only one crocus (this year). From all the pictures I took it was very difficult to choose which one to post. So I put four shots into one picture. This is the reason , you cannot see the Exif Data.

Here you can see the Exif Data for the principal shot, and in WS I will post the other three pictures.

Date 18:03:2009 12:09’
Focal Length 300mm
Exposure Time 1/500s
Aperture f8.0
ISO equiv. 400

First small picture
Second small picture
Third small picture

I hope you enjoy my spring crocus composition.

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2498 W: 56 N: 3862] (17478)
  • [2009-03-20 15:33]

Hello Lili,

A lovely reception of nature with good colors and contrast. Good lightly and detail.Beautiful collage your crocus.
Have a good week.
Best wishes.
janusz

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 123 N: 721] (4817)
  • [2009-03-20 15:33]

One crocus in your garden?? I've three of them, hahaha But these flowers are very populair for us photographers!!! You see a lot of them here in treklens.
This is a good presentation of these four photo's.
Beautiful colours,good focus, good use of the light!!

Well done, Liliana!

Janneke

Hello Liliana,

Excellent collage with four wonderful shots!
Lovely colors and great light!
Congratulations!
TFS, Sergio

Hello Lili,

This is a lovely montage of crocus shots.
I love how these small flowers bring such BIG colour, to brighten up the early-spring gardens.
The light on the petals brings out the colour tones and the texture.
You have used a good dof.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Liliana,
Beautiful presentation and collage,
Excellent details and colours,
wanderful light and very sharp picture,
Excellent done.
My compliments
Michel

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2659 W: 74 N: 4734] (21546)
  • [2009-03-20 16:20]

Hi Liliana...

Excellent collage with nice four shots..!
Good PP work, nice light, excellent colors and contrast.
Very well done and presented.
Congratulations,
George

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  • jazrr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 72 N: 82] (1883)
  • [2009-03-20 17:21]

HI Lili:

Nice composition.
They are all beautiful.
Very nice colors and great focus. TFS.

Regards,
Jafar

ciao Lili..
a beautiful collage.. where colour is the central element..
it's so alive and wonderful.. beauty is in my eyes.. it's really everywhere...
interesting are also your workshops.. details make always the difference!
many thanks
ciao Marco

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  • rlrad Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 99 W: 9 N: 215] (830)
  • [2009-03-20 19:23]

Beautiful, lonely, single crocus.

If it only knew you gave it some friends, brothers or sisters.

It would say thank you and happy spring, Lili.

I enjoyed your composition very much,
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Warm greetings, Lili,
what beautiful shots of that early sign of Spring. Perfect light and contrast, marvelous clear color, MAD good detail. I like that collage effect, too. They surely are lovely. Wonderfully done! Many thanks and kindest wishes,
Shelly

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3287 W: 785 N: 4402] (19782)
  • [2009-03-20 20:31]

Hi Lily,
This is a beautiful montage which could make a superb poster!
Excellent capture of light making the petals translucide.
You found the way to multiply your single crocus and immortalize it! Very nicely done! Annie

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 428 W: 0 N: 273] (3168)
  • [2009-03-20 22:03]

really nice lighting and i like the semi transparent look of the petals. rich colors too. great job Lili

Nice work my friend!Nice idea!Regards.
A.

Hi Liliana
Wonderful macro and composition
Impressive job
Have a nice weekend
Burak

A lovely well presented image Liliana, the colour is wonderful.

Regards Mark :)

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1261] (4336)
  • [2009-03-21 2:27]

amazing collage with nice color and focus, an excellent use of light and details.. lovely composition..
TFS Liliana

Ciao Lili, fantastico collage che sa di Primavera, magnifici colori, brava, buona Primavera da Spoleto coperta di neve:), ciao Silvio

just like the colour of my living room :) beautiful shot of this flower in collage.. nice work, Lili..

regards, terry

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3534 W: 723 N: 2378] (18883)
  • [2009-03-21 3:34]

Spledide culorile, splendid montajul.


o primavara frumoasa,
v

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2015 W: 144 N: 3390] (13589)
  • [2009-03-21 4:03]

hi Lili

When in doubt, put all of them together :) That is a lesson no.1?

I like the combination of the shots here presented nicely to show your difficulty in selection. Good work.

tfs, bill

Hello Liliana,
Good title...
Well suited collage..
Really Crocusses are smiling at the Sun
TFS
Selahattin E

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 454 W: 0 N: 809] (4149)
  • [2009-03-21 4:46]
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SPLENDID !!!
Simplu genial si deosebit.
Nu ai mai postat ceva vreme , dar cred ca .... ti-ai pregatit "prada", cosmetizat-o pt. a rupe zeci, sute de puncte in cel mai scurt timp.
Bravo si uite asa ... cind am nevoie de un sfat stiu la cine sa ma adresez.
Ca mai mult decit sa ma refuzi .... nu se poate intimpla.
Un Weekend placut,
Adrian

Ciao Liliana



Nice collage!
I like the colors and forms of capture,
Well done on this macro work!
The fine detail in the flower is well reproduced,
and the colors are very attractive ...

Greetings,

Sergio

Hello, Lili -
What a great idea to include all 4 shots in the frame, and great choice to devote the largest "window" to the tight macro shot of the bright and colorful interior of the flower. The angle of the sunlight beautifully backlights the petals. Gorgeous spring image - nice work!

excellent colors,composition and presentation.

Hello Lilian,
thank you for this wonderful spring flowers! I like it very much.This is an excellent collage.
Best regards Siegfried

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1382 W: 31 N: 3009] (12094)
  • [2009-03-21 16:42]

HI Lili
I do like how you presented the crocus under different facets., and each one interesting and colorful
Great work. Sorry I shall return.
Dot

Hi Liliana
Innovative and amazing picture in picture pp works.
Nice presentation of spring. TFS
Regards, Alireza ;)

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6930)
  • [2009-03-22 2:21]

Hi Lily

Just perfect. A pink pleasure to look at :))

Have a good day
Argiris

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2205 W: 171 N: 0] (28352)
  • [2009-03-22 8:47]

Hi Lili ;)))
Fantastic colors and design...Compliments,
Snowy greetings...
J ;)

Buna Lili,
Foarte frumos colaj, imi plac mult florile astea, cu combinatia lor de violet transparent si galben catifelat. Se pare ca in Germania a venit deja primavara...
Toate cele bune !
Andreea

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1656 W: 122 N: 1403] (19700)
  • [2009-03-22 10:10]

Hi Liliana,
amazing purple,beautiful collage.Great contras between purple and yellow.Well done.TFS.Necla.

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1919] (10149)
  • [2009-03-22 10:58]

Hello Again,
Beautiful colors, details, and that wonderful contrast make the picture perfectly for Lili.
Have a good evening Lili.
Best regards.
Eva

Fantastic job, dear Lili.
Beautiful macro shots.
Great focus, nice colors and texture.
Very good PP work. Congratulations :o)

Saudaçőes,
Bruno

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 677 W: 5 N: 1192] (5020)
  • [2009-03-22 15:37]

Hello Lili!
Wonderful compo
with four beautiful shots!
superb vivid color and details!
Compliments and TFS
Kostas

Hi Lili,
Wooww!!
What an amazing collage work vith superb colours and presentation.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1199 W: 0 N: 2349] (19434)
  • [2009-03-23 8:07]

Hello,

Merveilleuse image, quelle présentation de cette fleur sous plusieurs positions et le coeur total de la fleur, superbe montage, beau boulot.

Bravoe t amitié

Nicou

Olá Lili.
Great composition. The final effect is fantastic.
I love the colours that you captured in this nature shot.
Well done. Sergio

Hi Lili,
Wow, that's a really impressive spring collage for the Friday Theme. The colours ar eye-catching, sharpness and details are excellent on the small photos. However, the big one remained a little bit too soft in my opinion, but overall a fine post! TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

Draga Lili,
Imi place foarte mult felul in care ai postat brandusele, pe langa ca sunt superbe, cu o claritate perfect si o lumina foarte placuta. Bravo!

O seara frumoasa,
Sorina

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 0 N: 1643] (13394)
  • [2009-03-23 12:37]

I my work we are using this kind of pictures for our catalogus(Bakker.com),excelent presenting Lili.

jan

And I'smiling for the freshness of this colours. Good work dear Liliana.

Roberto

Hi Liliana,

this is great work to photograph it as is blooms! beautiful colors
and have a nice day!

i a n

Buna Lili!
Frumoasa compozitie, excelenta lumina. Imi place transparenta petalelor, parca le-ai putea atinge in realitate. Am si eu citeva in gradina dar astazi dimineata am avut surpriza sa nu le mai vad. Cauza? Sunt acoperite de zapada. Salutari de bine. Csabi

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  • kitka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 234 W: 70 N: 223] (2180)
  • [2009-03-25 1:02]

Hi, Liliana (my dear grandma has as beautifil name as you have), I am trying to close winter and your spring has been already opened :-)
Very nice one :-)
Thanks
take care
Katerina

Hello Liliana

You have made an excellent artwork with this crocus shot.
Wonderful light and colors.
I really love your creation ♥

My compliments
Greetings

Hi honey.

Beautiful, colorful image. Beautiful pp work that reasulted with this collage.

Have a nice day!
David

Hi Liliana, a great collage of a beautiful crocus with excellent sharpnesses and details.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 978 W: 79 N: 66] (11750)
  • [2009-03-25 17:51]

dear Liliana,
a happy feeling of your garden is fully filled in this lovely picture.
crocus (and narcissus) is a first messenger flower of the spring,
violet petals are precious stones on the ground.
and the center of it, special air is floating, you surely captured it. it maybe the essence of the spring.
thank you,
Akihisa

Hi Lili...this is a nice collage...well composed..great colors and details.

Roger

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  • Maged Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 78 W: 7 N: 180] (1913)
  • [2009-03-26 15:32]

Hello Liliana
Beautiful flowers shot, you manage the light perfectly ,with excellent details and fine colors , very good PP work ,Finaly it looks artistic .
Well Done my friend
Maged

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4182 W: 407 N: 6465] (41319)
  • [2009-03-27 4:42]

Guten Tag Liliana

A superb triptych of the attractive purple & yellow flower. A superb floral macro inset too, good dof & sharpness. Have a good weekend!

Bravo Lili,

This is a superb piece of PP work and addition to the "Spring Day" theme.

Beautiful and creative work. Congrats and tfs on TL...

Regards,
Martyn

Hello Lilana.
Lovely Spring Collage you made here of the little Crocus flower.
Good work on it.
Ciao ciao from Jan

Excellent collage with four wonderful shots!

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 20 N: 1281] (7276)
  • [2009-03-29 18:04]

okay first off I love love love your framing! Beautiful colors and great povs! I am very thrilled that it is now spring but here someone forgot to tell the snow to go away!!
Very beautiful picture and very nicely presented. TFS
Christan

This is a crocus , Lili I saw fields full of them in the Pyrenees but could not put a name on them ! I am so ignorant when it comes to naming flowers wild or not, thanks for sharing your precious flower , it looks great in a collage ,the title is so judicious ,
Carol

This is a very artistic collage here Lili, with vibrant and beautiful colour..

The frame is subtle and not overdone and makes for a lovely bit of artwork.. The shallow DOF works well too with the images of the flowers standing out nicely against the BG..

Very good.

Cheers
David

Szia Lili,
Remek sorozat, szépen bemutatod az "ébredést" ezen a képen.
Tiszta színek, éles felvétel!
Tetszik!
Szia Laci

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  • dunav1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 72 N: 89] (1879)
  • [2009-04-06 16:12]

Hallo Liliana,
wunderschoene Arbeit, eine schoene Komposition.
Danke fuer deine Beurteilung.
Liebe Gruesse
Zoltan

Hello Lili,
The purples are most vivid and attractive. Snow drops are also a favorite, it is hard to choose which I prefer among the different versions. They are all beautiful. Best regards.
Danilo

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