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Rose Red

I had to do it. I had to try shooting this rose.

In the past, I’ve avoided roses like the plague because it seemed everything I tried looked trite or uninteresting. And god knows, there’s probably nothing that has been more photographed than a rose, especially a red one.

But this one seemed to be begging to have it’s picture taken. It was so big and beautiful and the petals so soft, the lines so enticing, that I decided to try. I probably took 50 shots and threw them all away, and then I managed this one. The one and only shot I’ve ever taken of a rose that I’ve ever liked. I’ve tried again since, and just as before, thrown pretty much everything out. So roses seem to be in my past, but for now, I’ll put this one in the present.

It was shot with a Canon 20D and Sigma 150mm macro lens, f/5.6, 2.5s indoors in natural light, no flash.

This photo was posted by Dawn LeBlanc on Monday, September 29th, 2008 at 12:50 pm and is filed under Macro

11 Responses »

  1. Jay Wesler on September 29th, 2008 at 5:15 pm:

    Wow, this is a great photo! I feel like touching my screen.

  2. Michael Brown on October 1st, 2008 at 6:17 pm:

    Without a doubt, … one of the most intriguing image of a rose that I have seen for quite some time now.
    Simply excellent!

  3. PNFphotography on October 2nd, 2008 at 1:43 pm:

    This is soooooooo pretty so rich with color and texture - one of the most beautiful roses I have seen.

  4. Dawn LeBlanc on October 2nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm:

    thanks very much Jay, Michael and whoever is PNFphotography (btw, I’ve scoffed your California Zucchini pie recipe as I just happen to have a ton of them sitting around!). Your comments are much appreciated ~~ regards, dawn

  5. Broderick - foto 404 on October 6th, 2008 at 6:33 pm:

    Yes this is incredible…

  6. reem bajabaa on October 12th, 2008 at 7:48 am:

    wooooooooooooooooooooooow thats all i can say

  7. Mike Krochter on October 27th, 2008 at 4:56 pm:

    Great shot love it.

  8. Jay Dismas on October 29th, 2008 at 8:16 am:

    LOVE IT! It’s PERFECT! Please please, one more thing: email me the Zucchini pie recipe. I lost mine some time ago. I will be soooo grateful. jay@artfulimage.com

  9. Lindsay on November 12th, 2008 at 9:10 am:

    I couldnt help but click on that picture! You images are just amazing. The colors and textures just keep me clicking to see the next picture. Really great stuff and something to try to live up to.
    Thanks
    lindsay @ bscphoto.com

  10. Ziedi on December 2nd, 2008 at 2:01 am:

    Absolutely stunning art work, no doubt.

  11. Dawn LeBlanc on December 3rd, 2008 at 12:13 pm:

    Thanks to all who took the time to look and comment! regards, dawn

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