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Worked to Death
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February 15 2004:
Worked to Death

When I posted my "Withered" image, Jill suggested making some Pot Pourri. Being a bloke, I have never even contemplated that! Anyway, here is my first effort. I am sure Ian will spot that this not only features my Tiger Lilies but also my famous February tulips that are now giving their third performance.

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
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Pepe Zyman18-Feb-2004 08:07
Beautiful picture!
jeanb17-Feb-2004 16:04
Persistent aren't you :-)
Guest 16-Feb-2004 23:04
Love the lighting, tone and the just right dof.
Jvan Photography16-Feb-2004 04:24
Nice!
Guest 16-Feb-2004 03:59
Yes, Ray you DID work them to death...perhaps you could get one last shot if you get a potpourri simmer thing and shoot that by candle. Otherwise, you MAY have to get more flowers!! This has really pretty tones in it!
gary becker16-Feb-2004 02:26
Love the composition and the muted tone. Very compelling image.
Elizabeth Glass16-Feb-2004 02:10
Lovely, lovely macro. Beautifully lit.
Jill15-Feb-2004 23:34
Very intrigueing to know that you are now going to make potpourri;)

Shhhh Ian!

Actually, a very nice image as always Ray.
Guest 15-Feb-2004 22:33
Nice image, awesome lightning!
Ray :)15-Feb-2004 22:16
Chris: I had a spotlight not far above the 'arrangement', but the subtlety you see probably comes from the fact that I desaturated by 67%. The background is a piece of card bought from an art shop which in reality is very near to the blue that PBase use here. Its just like the blue where you see "Comments for image 12345678" in Chris Booker's galleries".
Pall Gudjonsson15-Feb-2004 22:13
melancolic - bittersweet
Fine shot and excellent toning
Ian Chappell15-Feb-2004 22:04
I'm surprised there's no banana or onion skins in there too not to mention a dash of melon, some apple peelings and maybe a screwdriver, you know, the ones from the Pound Store! As for making some Pot Pourri, this looks like something the Park Keeper swept up last autumn (fall) mate!! - Ian, PS Don't give up your day job!! ;-) Hey, it's actually not a bad shot, whatever it is!!
Chris Brooker15-Feb-2004 22:04
Great idea and image Ray.
May I ask how you got the subtle lighing. Do you use a dimmer?
Guest 15-Feb-2004 21:51
Superb lighting and composition. Great work.
Paul Walters15-Feb-2004 21:45
Beautiful lighting! I would have had a hard time coming up with a picture of something like this, but you've done it wonderfully!