Sun soldiers Photo

Photographer’s Note

Althought they looked like a huge army, sun soldiers formed in a raw; these sunflowers offered a nice view, impossible to resist.

I am glad I can still find beauty in small things. It is a very good feeling. Very rewarding.

Going to the countryside is so nice!
Sorry if I did not respond your mails, I was away.

K.
Levels adjustment, USM, white frame, downsizing to TE standards.
Light was very low at that time, near to sunset.
Hope you enjoy TErs. Have a nice day!

I reposted this, cause after getting home I realized I went too far with levels adj., some artifacts were seen at the image. I have a better flat screen at home, so I guess this time, it should be better.
Sometimes this can be tricky.

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partha (13657) 2005-11-04 20:29

U will get full marks regarding the composition and colour balance of the pic. The title is also interesting enough.
Well done.

sekl (2017) 2005-11-04 20:50

Hi, Cesar,
The composition and the colors are really wonderful!
But the blur looks unnaturally.
Regards,
Sergey

shaas (162) 2005-11-05 0:14

The blur does look unnatural but I really like it. The focus on the center of the sunflower is very unusual. Nice shot!

-sarah

danielswalsh (13322) 2005-11-05 0:47

Hi Cesar,

I like this reposting of the sunflower. Especially your daring choice in having most of the photo out of focus in the DOF. It does make for an interesting shot.

Cheers Cesar.
- Dan

(P.S.- Not sure if you received my e-mail rearding the TE book. I haven't received the questionaire that was sent out. please let me know if there is anything I need to do, or any way I can help.)

john_c (24635) 2005-11-05 2:28

Hi Cesar,
A superb macro shot of these sunflowers. Your photo is quite original, and very artistically portrayed and framed. I like the subtle shadows and the POV. Its amazing how the sharpness level on the particular monitor can vary. This seems just about right. Well seen, Cesar.
John

xavshot (62419) 2005-11-05 9:24

Bonjour,
très belle photo ; j'aime beaucoup les couleurs et le cadrage.
Bravo
Xavier

gaby (19793) 2005-11-05 18:28

Hi Cesar - wonderful painting - perfect colors and DOF -
Great, great
Well done
Thanks
Gaby

rosiegirl (2042) 2005-11-06 2:21

There are lots of pictures of sunflowers out there, but you took a very original shot. Its more like a painting than a photo, with the wonderful golden light on the smallest details of the flower. I'm very impressed. Great work!

Rosie

Furachan (0) 2005-11-06 3:29

Stupendous color and bokeh, Cesar. This image SCREAMS ut of the thumbnail. As beautiful as are the cpper grains at the center of the plant on the right, the beautiful rainbow OOF area to the left are just extraordinary.
very nice work,
Francis

jbweasle (9294) 2005-11-06 4:10

Hello Cesar, this is an interesting angle on this sunflower. Great detail in the top corner and artistically blurring out into the yellows and blues. Beautifully rich colours too.

naxius (16679) 2005-11-06 4:49

Hi Cesar,
This DOF is just amazing!!
SPlendid..
I love this bokeh.
Bravo!
Alex

kcrouch (227) 2005-11-07 16:34

This has to be one of the more interesting and thought-provoking flower pictures I've ever seen. Nice bold composition and just the right touch of spot lighting to give it some pop. Excellent job.

eco (84) 2005-11-08 3:38

Hi Cesar

I like this composition and the very really colors
very intresting and nice blur
good photo, best regards, rafal

mlopes (492) 2005-11-10 15:26

levels adjustments Kike? post-processing freak!!! ;)

I love this, i have commented it before and i will do it again, well done.

Mário

Kenny10pin (19301) 2005-11-13 6:09

very nice shot of this part sunflower, very good details and also great use of the F mode, I like the macro and the blur surrounding it too, well done

taypejka (1059) 2006-01-03 10:07 [Comment]

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jackpkn (810) 2008-05-12 14:48

Ótima fotografia macro. A iluminção está muito boa, dando muita vida as cores, e a composição ficou muito agradável. Parabéns!