Essences

[Rob MacKillop]

Took the daffodils inside for some experiments. X-E1, 18-55mm, and some toning in Nik Colour.

daff 8 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


daff 6 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


daff 5 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr

The Wizard:


daff 4 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr​

 

[Pete Askew]

Interesting Rob. At first I was going to say that the first two worked best and that I really liked number 2 but the more I look at the last shot, the more I like it. I's almost be tempted to get rid of the more distinct flower at the top even and just go with the essence of daff! In some ways these are reminiscent of Paul's textile shots but far more ethereal. I like where this is going a lot. Shake that camera!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Actually, the one you haven't mentioned, the third, is my favourite. But I'll have a think and a play with your idea for the last - though I quite like the Wizard with his staff...

 

[Paul Lange]

Really nice Rob, I like these a lot. Yet again you have given me another idea for my project based on fabric. Will it work I have no idea but the family is going to think I have lost my marbles tonight.

 

[Pete Askew]

I think they have known that for some time Paul, the new question is, are you safe?!

 

[Paul Lange]

Hi Rob, Not that these have much of a connection to your photographs other than they are of flowers I thought you might enjoy them

Nicholas Alan Cope Photography

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I think they have known that for some time Paul, the new question is, are you safe?!

Well, I did hear whispered mentions of a padded dark room. At the time I thought they were planning a truly excellent gift but now I am not so sure.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks for the link, Paul - blew my stuff out of the water! Amazing. I had thought of using a glass water tank, but that takes too much planning - you know, filling a tank with water and putting flowers in - way too much effort!

 

[Beth Carter]

very nice series! love the first one, the orange flowers and blue halo around them works perfectly. i also like that i can see a lot of detail in the center of that shot. definitely my favorite of the group.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Beth. Much appreciated!

 

[Paul Lange]

Rob, When I saw these I though of the Cope photographs but think yours were any lesser. It is just that Cope has progressed his project further but then he has probably spent a lot more time dedicated to it.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Oh, don't worry, Paul. I spent half an hour on it. Just an experiment, but one which I think will suit further exploration.

 

[Paul Lange]

Definitely do Rob, I have enjoyed your experimental flower images since you started posting them.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Cheers, Paul. Looking forward to your new sheets shots

 

[Peter McCullough]

Lovely Rob, I love the abstract floral slant, superb work!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Peter. Sometimes I feel like I'm your evil twin, doing all these demented flower shots, while you take such care to get a beautiful, more natural shot.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

The first one is brilliant Rob!

 

[Peter McCullough]

Yes, I love floral photography alright, but it's nice to head off in a different/experimental route at times, it broadens the photo horizons I feel!

Always healthy to expand abstract boundries, superb stuff!

Bring it on....

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Dan. And thanks, Peter.

 

[Chris Dodkin]

OIS not working then Rob?

 

[Nihat Iyriboz]

Love the first one, Rob.