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Poppy viewed from below
Poppy viewed from below
Dave Gordon


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Challenge: Unusual Viewpoint (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 990
Location: Goshen, NY
Date: May 22, 2004
Aperture: f/3.9
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/113 sec
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: May 23, 2004

 This photo was taken with the camera on the ground, pointing up at the bottom of the plant.
Post processing: Adjust levels, brightness, contrast and color saturation. Select sky areas (magic wand) and gradient fill with light blue. Crop for improved composition. Reduce size, apply unsharp mask, add frame and save.

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Nikon D2X
Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
 05/27/2004 01:45:57 AM
The petals are so light they look like the layers of a dancers skirt as she twirls.
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Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 05/25/2004 10:29:37 PM
the red and green are awesome on the white background. Would of just liked a bit more focus over all. Love the color here. Stunning.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70
Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
 05/25/2004 12:31:18 AM
great idea, well executed. seems a bit over sharpened on my screen.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D200
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 05/24/2004 11:20:42 PM
The lighting and color are striking. Great shot.
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