Judith Flacke  


Sunflower Petal by Judith Flacke

November 2024 - Sunflower Petal

About the Image(s)

Macro. Petal floating on water, with reflection. Studio strobes. 1/200, f14, iso 200. Usual camera ie Olympus OMD EM5 iii and Olympus 60mm prime (macro)lens.


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11 comments posted




Butch Mazzuca   Butch Mazzuca
Absolutely stunning. If you ever have the chance I'd love to know how you created that image - creative, simple and evocative.   Posted: 11/08/2024 03:59:12



Judith Flacke   Judith Flacke
Hi and thanks. :)
It is as I pretty much said. Old sunflower petal floating on a thin layer of water in a black container.
Sidelit, studio strobes.
Then a bit of tidying up in PS.

  Posted: 11/09/2024 16:38:15



Gaetan Manuel   Gaetan Manuel
Simple, 'Less is more' philosophy. Nice.   Posted: 11/11/2024 03:31:13
Judith Flacke   Judith Flacke
Thanks! :)   Posted: 11/11/2024 08:14:07



Tom McCreary   Tom McCreary
A very simple but elegant image. I find it interesting that the reflection is so black. I think that monochrome is a great choice. I am wondering what you would think of rotating the image so that the black is on the bottom?   Posted: 11/14/2024 18:39:08
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Judith Flacke   Judith Flacke
:) that's how it was originally! After much humming and hawing I decided I preferred it vertical.But I'm still not sure! :)   Posted: 11/15/2024 08:54:50
Tom McCreary   Tom McCreary
The image flipped as I did is more natural, because it was the way that you photographed it. But the image vertical catches the eye, makes the viewer think, and I am sure would score higher in a competition.   Posted: 11/15/2024 18:27:19
Judith Flacke   Judith Flacke
Thanks Tom. :)   Posted: 11/15/2024 20:11:56



Barbara Mallon   Barbara Mallon
What an inspiration your photos are! Try something new and wow. Vertical is totally creative and makes a great image for hanging on a modern wall. Thank you.   Posted: 11/15/2024 17:59:35
Judith Flacke   Judith Flacke
Thanks Barbara! :)   Posted: 11/15/2024 20:12:25



Hoshedar Cooper   Hoshedar Cooper
I agree with all the comments above. The image is unusual to say the least. Vertical presentation added to the mystique. Love the details in the shadows. I was wondering if the shadow was enhanced because of the black container? Very well done.   Posted: 11/26/2024 14:03:07