Backyard Series #37 (narcissistic narcissus)

Michigan Michael · Post by **Michigan Michael** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:04 am

If you will recall your Greek mythology, Narcissus was a handsome youth who fell in love with his own reflection. Here is my interpretation:

lauriek · Post by **lauriek** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:53 am

Nice sharp picture, well composed, just right on DOF imo...

Personally if I were shooting this subject with the idea of reflection particularly in mind I would maybe have tried to get more of the reflection into the shot, not sure what that would have done to the composition though... Did you try any shots encompassing the whole reflection?

Michigan Michael · Post by **Michigan Michael** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:18 pm

lauriek wrote: Did you try any shots encompassing the whole reflection?

I did, indeed. In the end I felt that the larger reflection detracted from the overall composition and from the subject.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:22 pm

Lovely shot Michael,just a pity about the green stem;unavoidable I suppose. What did you use for the reflective base?

Michigan Michael · Post by **Michigan Michael** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:56 pm

Cyclops wrote:a pity about the green stem;unavoidable I suppose. What did you use for the reflective base?

I used a sheet of black acrylic for the reflection--what a dust magnet!
As for the stem... I kind of like it. I feel that it gives a "base" to the flowers.
For those who find the stem distracting, it is easily removed.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 3:00 pm

Michigan Michael wrote:
Cyclops wrote:a pity about the green stem;unavoidable I suppose. What did you use for the reflective base?
I used a sheet of black acrylic for the reflection--what a dust magnet!

Oh I bet it is!

As for the stem... I kind of like it. I feel that it gives a "base" to the flowers.
For those who find the stem distracting, it is easily removed.

Very nice,looks very professional actually

Michigan Michael · Post by **Michigan Michael** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:16 am

Cyclops wrote: Very nice,looks very professional actually

Thanks!

JoanYoung · Post by **JoanYoung** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:23 am

I think these are excellent Michael. The reflection adds a lovely touch.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Thu Mar 13, 2008 9:24 am

Yea would make a great greetings card!