Flowers Anyone?

[cjbroadbent]

A different version of a 4x5 Ektachrome posted some time ago, done while setting up for the page below. The idea being to get a very weak frontal fill from a ring-light to pick up the off-side whites without opening the shadows).
Like Frank Petronio, I hold that if you need a fill you've got it wrong. But sometimes a weak shadowless ring-light can give a little extra depth.

[Sirius Glass]

First time I used the Pacemaker Speed Graphic as a view camera. A very windy Fall day.

Steve

[Ken Lee]

Lily of the Valley, 2011
Sinar P, 120mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, D-23

Not sure about this one.

[Marvin d martian]

A couple from me.
[IMG] Fox Gloves by Marvin d martian100, on Flickr[/IMG]

[IMG] Lillies 5x4 by Marvin d martian100, on Flickr[/IMG]

Cheers,

Mart

[mdm]

Lily of the Valley, 2011
Sinar P, 120mm Macro Sironar
4x5 TMY, D-23

Not sure about this one.

I like the dissonance, makes it interesting.

[darr]

A different version of a 4x5 Ektachrome posted some time ago, done while setting up for the page below. The idea being to get a very weak frontal fill from a ring-light to pick up the off-side whites without opening the shadows).
Like Frank Petronio, I hold that if you need a fill you've got it wrong. But sometimes a weak shadowless ring-light can give a little extra depth.

Interesting 'fill concept', thanks!
As always, I admire your composition and lighting Christopher. The coloring in these prints are exceptional. Thanks for sharing.

Darr

[darr]

Peppermint Periwinkle: Arca M2, 120 macro, P45

[csant]

Magnolia. Lith baryta print, gold and selenium toned.

More details and larger image over at Flickr.

[Daniel Stone]

A different version of a 4x5 Ektachrome posted some time ago, done while setting up for the page below. The idea being to get a very weak frontal fill from a ring-light to pick up the off-side whites without opening the shadows).
Like Frank Petronio, I hold that if you need a fill you've got it wrong. But sometimes a weak shadowless ring-light can give a little extra depth.

Christopher,

You must have a HUGE closet full of props and the like? I've been looking for wooden shapes similar to some of those in your photographs, like this sphere. However, finding bigger ones is proving difficult. Another great photograph! Thanks for sharing

-Dan

[cjbroadbent]

Thanks Dan & Darr. I've got a trunkfull of leftovers in a corner.
Monday morning Lilly - as found this morning. 4x5 Tmax, Ebony, 135 Sironar at f45. One non-spill umbrella.