Pink Iris 5

Comments appreciated on iris macro---thanks

This is an exceptional shot. Along with great color and detail, the composition is quasi abstract and emphasizes pure shapes and textures. Really, really nice.

Whether intended or not, this is a surprisingly erotic abstract. Nice work!

Robert, this is a wonderful abstract. I have experimented with abstract flower shots over the years and appreciate how difficult they are.

This one works. I don't know how you managed the lighting and exposure, but rension between literal, abstract, amd erotic is a delight. You should post it as a good example of the blurring between "sweet" and "tough" on Mike Johnstons's current article featured on the home page.

Thanks for your comments, Carl. My lighting is basic--usually indirect light coming through a window. In this case, this was back lit from light coming through an east-facing bay window at 7:00 PM. Shot as ISO 100 for 8 seconds, f32. While this is at a fairly strong magnification, I did get quite a bit closer on other shots in this folder. I'll try posting this at the end of Mike Johnston's article.

Jeff, Andrew and Mark, thanks for your nice comments. I shot a series of these, with this one being the most representational (and the best-liked by the masses). Thanks again for stopping by.