Fleurs du Mal

[Rob MacKillop]

Ah, digital came to the rescue this morning, as these flowers were heading for the bin. One quick snap, then a few edits. I did manage one shot with the Mamiya RB67, which had one exposure left on a roll. Not sure if that will turn out, as I was a bit rushed.

Fuji X-E1, 18-55mm lens. Nik Silver.

Correspondence by Rob MacKillop

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A few different edits at 500px / Rob MacKillop / Photos

 

[Pete Askew]

Very, very nice Rob. I like the swirliness and the way it is there in the faded petals, the wall and the ground of the vase. Nice.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Very good Rob, I recognise the vase.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, gentlemen. I think there is an allegory in there, somewhere, about life, death and art...

 

[Brian Moore]

It looks good in BW, but for some reason I have a feeling it would look good in color too.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Your wish is my command, o master! http://www.realphotographersforum.com/flora/12014-take-3-colour-version.html#post96255

 

[Peter McCullough]

Lovely work Rob, beautiful contrast & tones in mono, love it!

I'd a RB 6x7 many (many) years ago, lovely solid medium format camera, chunky quality.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Peter. Great camera, the RB, but heavy!

 

[Lesley Jones]

Beautiful tones Rob. I really love this one!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Lesley!

 

[Nihat Iyriboz]

Beautiful, Rob. It has a special tonal feel.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Nihat!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Stunning Rob - very arty and a great B&W print

I like the glow on the highlights a great deal

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, Chris. I like this one, and it has tripped me up in my anti-digital, pro-analogue rant I've been on. [doh] There's no way I'm selling the X-E1 now!

 

[Beth Carter]

i love this one, good tones and comp., but the glow on the petals is the cherry on top. would that be light from the spaceship about to beam them on board?

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Either that or a touch of ye olde Glamour Glow again