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© copyright Mark Geistweite 2011

A Cluster of Spring


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Exposure Date: 2011:04:02 17:20:43;
Make: PENTAX Corporation;
Model: PENTAX K10D;
Exposure Time: 1/45.0 seconds s;
FNumber: f/8.0;
ISOSpeedRatings: ISO 100;
ExposureProgram: Other;
ExposureBiasValue: 0
MeteringMode: Other;
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode;
FocalLength: 17.0 mm mm;
FocalLengthIn35mmFilm: 25 mm;
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3 Macintosh;

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© copyright Mark Geistweite 2011

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I'm cautiously optimistic about this year's bloom. Some areas that displayed dramatically in the past few years are already moving into summer, bypassing spring for the most part. Native grasses have dominated the landscape, crowding out the flowers. Still, we had a wet March that may usher in wildflowers that populate the steep mountain slopes. Regardless of the temperament of this particular season, some clusters of the various species can be found. Even a small, isolated cluster can be employed to provide an image that conveys a voluminous display. This is another focus slice with a pano stitched sky. I feel this format allows the eye to travel a long way from the bottom of the image to the top, effectively implying increased depth. On this day, the sky was surreal, with numerous layers almost reminiscent of a mammatus formation. Many who are familiar with HDR will probably see this sky as being a result of that process, yet it is my best reproduction of it as I saw it; a mix of grays and soft blues in countless receding layers. This must have been a thin cloud layer overall, because there were many pockets allowing the sun to penetrate through, giving it additional texture. Some may suggest more contrast, yet I believe this is an accurate reproduction of the day's hazy nature. The flowers? Well, owl's clover really jump from the screen, their color being so vivid. I was challenged with an incessant breeze that had them dancing, so the focus slice was nearly an exercise in futility. In the end, however, I managed to record enough variations to piece it together successfully. Thanks for your thoughts!!

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Very beautiful Vertical landscape.

Mark Geistweite.. have you tried Helicon Focus program to create such amazing DOF ?. Best regards

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CS5 does an excellent job of focus stacking. A beautiful image mark. You have a magnificant sky but it is drawing attention away from the flowers.  I would crop most of the sky away and just leave a bit. This is just my two cents.

 

With the wind and after this very good image, I would go with a second shot with a very slow shutter speed and let the flowers be blurred. You might have got a blurry effect in the clouds depending on the wind speed.

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This is a lovley image with great colour and sky, but I find my eye finds no focal point to be drawn into.

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