Daisies

It was a long time ago when I used polaroids, but they often make a little diffrent feeling than ordinary photos and this is a beutiful example, and the if you proceed to PS and do the effects any stronger in a better way it´s good.

But tell me if I´m wrong but you can fix the exposure in strange ways with this type of media. But to critice your photo is a little bit hard couse I think it looks very good, and the frame, very good...

But how could it be that you have four ratings and no one have looked at the picture, maybee thats something for the webstaff...

Stefan - No PS was used on this image other than sharpening, color balancing, and all the usual aspects associated with scanning the image on a flatbed. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

A really good print I think

Simple and nice print.I like the tones. First I thought it was a Van Dyke print - looks very similar. My only problem is the composition - a bit too symmetric to my taste.

Hum... What's wrong here...? I think I'm going to make a strong statement with numbers this time... Check my ratings. Nothing much to add except that I don't particularly like flower shots - in general.

Very funny Mr. Gouguenheim ;-) Truth is I don't particularly like flower shots either - in general, but I've done a number of them over the years. Rest assured I will be posting them with the appropriate amount of shame :-))

Bob....I think this is great! I put my 4x5 view camera & polaroid back in storage to get it out of my closet for a while and I no sooner did that and I've become interested in doing transfers. Now I'm even more inspired, enough to make the 300 mile round trip to my place of storage. I've been doing a lot of SX-70 manipulations lately, but reluctant to post many of them here. Love my polaroids as much as my Olympus E-10, Nikon FM and 4x5 and 8x10 View Camera. They all serve a purpose.

I'm not a big flower person but I sure love this one. Great lighting and terrific composition. Keep up the great work and thanks again for the inspiration!

Marlene - Thanks for the kind words. Funny, but I've been interested in SX-70 manipulations! I've tried it a few times and have come to the conclusion that I stink at it :-) It's HARD!! I think you should post some, I'd love to see them.

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Bob, this is exceptionally good! Congratulations.

Strong image, but give the borders a rest, they do nothing for the image.

Scott - As I mentioned in my response on "Hydrangea". The border is one of the signatures of the image transfer process.

These flower images rock. All of 'em. If you haven't had a gallery show yet, you might look into it. If you have, I'd like to hear how well it went. I also think you'd benefit greatly by entering these in Communication ARTS magazine - they have an annual competition, the most prestigious in the world. I bet you have a shot at getting some great exposure there! (no pun intendend : - )

In the spring I just kind of breeze past a lot of flower shots, even good ones, but, this is a show stopper. Simple and effective presentation of symmetry, shapes, lines and color. The border is perfectly suited. Thanks for the variation from the normal "flower shot."

Very rich and luxurious texture. I thought it was a cyber-border at first...how silly of me. It totally compliments the image. Well done.

ahhh, Captiain Bly is now at the helm.

Well, if it has to tell a story, I would suggest the story has something to do with Polaroid transfers not being "real" photography. They're a graphics art gimick.

(Mr. Christian put me up to this comment.)

Way to go, Bob!Yeah!

If three daisies in a rather dull symmetrical arrangement are not interesting on their own, this doesn't add anything extra. But if it's fun to do and people like to look at it, who am I to judge?

Hmmm, a story. No, well at least not one my mind can grasp. I know the Saturday morning kids program, H.R. Puffinstuff, had a couple of dancing daisies but that's as far as I get.

 

That aside, do I like the image? Absolutely. The tones are wonderful and warm. The softness of the tones is particularly striking as you glide up each stem and take in the way the light dances on each petal of each daisy. Once again, the only thing missing for me is the chance to see the actual print. I'm sure the chance to take in the textures created by the watercolor paper and the polaroid emulsion would make this even more enjoyable as a visual experience.

 

Congratulations Bob. Couldn't have happened to a better guy.

I find the image neither ordinary nor boring. I don't look to pictures to tell me a story, if it does convey a specific message, and was intended to then fantastic. A picture simply "is".

I like the warm feeling it conveys, I like the "sepia" tone, the flowers and their arrangement are simplicity itself, the stems are the perfect length, they balance the picture very well.

The irregularity of the border gives it a "torn paper" feel and I think it complements the picture especially the colors, perfectly.

The picture makes me think of an old country kitchen on a warm sunny day. I like it alot, thank you for sharing it.

On my monitor, the lefthand daisy is looking somewhat above horizontal.

I too thought it was a Van Dyke or other kalli-type type. I have 4 20-packs boxes of the same film 1-2 years expired I might try out. Came from an employer that threw out a whole refrigerator full because no one at work wanted it!

 

I like the photo.

 

Murray

Congratulations on your POW, Bob. This is a fine example from a very good folder, but it's not one of my favourite images. Well-balanced composition and enjoyable warm tones, but I'm not keen on the background or the outline shadows behind the flowers, particularly bold on the left bloom. While authenticating the polaroid process, I feel the border brutalises the grace and beauty of the flowers which may be better served with a more conservative frame. Still, this is good work and a useful counterweight to the floral dross that often plagues the top pages. Regards.

Congratulations Bob! Your work has inspired a number of us, for better or worse, to go experiment with Polaroids. While this isn't my favorite of yours, your whole portfolio of transfers is very accomplished! I hope you enjoy your week in the sun--I'm expecting it to be sunny.

P.S. Thanks for your willingness to share information about your process, which should be the purpose of this site: the sharing of ideas and techniques for the betterment everyones' photography.

apart from the picture being technically good-regarding polaroid transfer. It doesnt tell any story whatsoever. This picture is found almost everywhere on sale.

Congratulations on the POW, Bob. Not in a position to say much about your other work, because I still haven't got around to checking out your complete portfolio.

It is clear that this image will not work for everyone - very few do, of course, but it is a good composition and the toning give this an above average feel to it. Not everyone will appreciate the quality and I must say that I'm pleasantly surprised to see, how well your Daisies made it through the random ratings UI, only one 3/3!

Normally stay away from POW threads (by choice), but just wanted to drop by and say, well done...