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A LABOUR OF LOVE


A LABOUR OF LOVE
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Copyright: Magda Indigo (magda_indigo) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2052 W: 352 N: 5458] (31247)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11
Categories: Nature, Artwork, Experimental, Macro, Mood
Camera: Nikon F4, Nikkor 60/2.8 Micro
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): MY FLOWERS, Things To Try [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-11-18 7:48
Viewed: 588
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Chrysanthemum.

Each year I buy a few of those expensive beauties to photograph in the studio, same this year, they last forever, I had two vatieties, this is the mauve/white, the other still to come.
It is a labour of love for me to find 'different' lighting and angles to bring out their unique beauty, the petals so tightly concentrated in the heart and cascading out in full glory.

Today, the chrysanthemum is a quintessential Japanese flower.
Western-style spray chrysanthemums or yogiku are becoming popular as cut flowers and garden plants in Japan, but respect is still attached to traditional, disbudded types, the big blooms often duo toned, collectively known as kotengiku or antique chrysanthemums.

*Name: comes from the Greek "krus anthemon” meaning gold (bronze) flower.
Today they come in all colours.

*History: The chrysanthemum has been known since before 5000BC in a small yellow form.

*Origin: China and Japan.

*Colours: all colours from white to deep purple, bronze, lime green and brick red – except blue (which are artificially dyed for special events)

*Family: Relatives include Chamomile, Marguerite.

*Varieties: they come in a range of shapes and sizes, including spiders, spoons, buttons and blooms.

*Trivia and Facts: The Chrysanthemum is depicted on Japan's imperial weapons and flag. Japan also has a national festival devoted to the flower (9 Sept).

*Mythology: Some countries (such as Malta) think it is unlucky to have the flower indoors.
It is associated with funerals and All Saints Day.

*Medicinal: Feng Shui adherents believe the chrysanthemum brings laughter and happiness to your home. Teas are made with the leaves to help relieve from flue.

I wish you all a lovely day and thanx for your visit, M, (*_*)
chrisJ, PierreFrigon, evanrizo, jaja1970, Silke, Dingo, shelbeesmom, Mitra, vsinopoulos, shahzzam, SkyF has marked this note useful
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The lighting in this is exquisite. Great sharpness in the foreground leads the eye into the image. Spectacular in my book.

superbes couleurs, composition, textures, focus,...
superbe quoi! :D
TFS,

Armel.

Hi Magda,
a beautiful flower, I like the change of light and shadows with the dark BG.
Excellent sharpness, thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4243 W: 414 N: 6720] (42311)
  • [2006-11-18 8:14]

Hi Magda

Marvellous graphism with fantastic colour & good dof & sharpness. Tfs!

Love the lighting effect. From dark to light.
We have a whole bunch of these plants around the house and I never thought of shooting them.
Well, next summer I guess.
TFS.
Pierre

Hi Magda,

What a wonderful flower portrait!! Love the lighting and contrast!!

Very well done anD TFS
Constantinos

sharpness and details are awsome M :)
lighting is perfect to bring out all those fine lines
beautiful depth :)

i still can't get over your scan quality with film :P
i hav tried 1200 DPI with my own scanner and medium format film, the results are looking better...the grains of the negatives become evident when i go higher then 1200
will be trying 35mm soon :)

Your light paints are so impressive, they are wonderful. The notic is also so good, so informative.

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2006-11-18 12:51]

Hi Magda,
Very beautiful flower! The delicate lighting enhances the softness of tones. Nature is very generous. Thank you for showing it with as much of talent! bravo! Annie

No doubt, the lighting is exquisite, and even better on this rich dark background. Lovely!

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23588)
  • [2006-11-18 17:00]

Fabulous delight shades thanks to your light and shadow play! and the textures are superb.
TFS
Silke

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2006-11-18 17:47]

Sigh... what can I say about pure and simple perfection ? Sigh again ;o).
TFS

Just beautiful Magda! Really nice soft purples and I like the focus just on the flower! Very nice! Excellent!
B-)
Linda

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  • Mitra Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1254 W: 75 N: 902] (7908)
  • [2006-11-19 16:49]

Lovely macro shot with fantastic colors, details,lighting, sharpness & dark backround. Well done.
Mitra

Fantastic lighting, great contrast and detail. The colors are very lovely and clarity excellent.
Vassilis (*&*)

awesome, them colors, tha detail is baaeutifull an interestin, Art

Hi Magda,

Great job. Lovely photo a a beautiful flower.
I love very balanced light, colors and sharpness in your picture.
TFS,

Jay.

Absolutely superb floral macro Magda! 3D quality, lighting perfect, so clear, sweet, and on film too! Excellent detailed note. I can see the love in this image. This is how floral macros are done!! TFS, Sam :-)

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2006-11-21 21:17]

Hello Magda,
Beautiful close up. Perfect from the sharpness, contrast and colors. The Chrysanthemum looks so delicate and beautiful, the dark backround works excellent.
Sky

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