Shirley Ward, FPSA, EPSA  


Gardenia with Buds. by Shirley Ward, FPSA, EPSA

December 2017 - Gardenia with Buds.

About the Image(s)

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This is pretty much a straight forward image of the beautiful white flower, but, I really like it...so did the judge who gave it a top score in our club competition recently. Since the flower was taken in the shade the detail in the petals and leaves really made this a winner


This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted




Sherry Icardi   Sherry Icardi
(Groups 73 & 94)
Beautiful gardenia (how did you find one so "perfect") and photo. The detail is exquisite, and I can almost smell the fragrance. Gardenias are my favorite flower and since I moved to Florida have added a large pot of them on our patio. Now if I could just figure out how to tame the aphids!   Posted: 12/07/2017 09:32:17



 
The last time I saw one of these, it was in a garden in France. I like the way you have caught it and darkened the background to give more emphasis to the detail of the petals.
The inclusion of the two buds is also a bonus.   Posted: 12/07/2017 14:26:33



Dave Edwards   Dave Edwards
(Group 51)
Sharp, strong hues, complimentary background, and the two buds make for an excellent image. Congratulations on the photo contest.   Posted: 12/08/2017 13:07:46



Marilyn Ross   Marilyn Ross
Congrats on your top score. Great image-good composition and very sharp. Great shallow DOF. Good detail on the leaves. Like it very much. Definitely a winner.   Posted: 12/10/2017 11:39:19



 
Good image - well done!   Posted: 12/18/2017 12:14:03



Adelet Kegley   Adelet Kegley
really great photograph. Has a very natural look to it which makes it just right. well done on photo contest.   Posted: 12/18/2017 18:50:29