Betty Boop Rose
Uploaded: December 21, 2009 09:58:11
Exposure time: 1/80 F-stop: 4.8
ISO speed: 160
Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 71.50 mm, Model: DSC-R1
Sam Britt December 21, 2009
Beautiful color & composition, looks great against the white background, Dale. #1218449Dale Hardin December 21, 2009
Thank you Sam. This is an interesting Rose in that it becomes different colors as it ages on the bush. #8238591Dale Hardin December 22, 2009
Here's a version for those of you that like a stroke. #8239832Jeff E Jensen December 22, 2009
Beautiful colors Dale!Did you remove the background? I am seeing some pretty dark lines around some of the petals. Might just be a BP issue. #8240011
Dale Hardin December 22, 2009
No Jeff, this was shot against the light. The lines were added using the find edges filter and blended using the multiply blend to give the petals definition. #8240190Teresa H. Hunt December 22, 2009
Dale, beautiful photo. I love the white background. I see the lines Jeff mentioned too. I'd try and remove them if you can. The are distracting. :)Also, personally I wouldn't mind seeing a little more pop in color. But that's probably just a personal preference.
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Anthony L. Mancuso December 22, 2009
Love the color of this rose Dale and it works very well against the white bg...what do you think about blurring out the two buds directly behind the main flower a little bit...I don't see the lines jeff and teresa are refferring to.. #8240305Dale Hardin December 22, 2009
For Teresa and Tony, here's the Phellos fix. A little simpler, a little brighter, and a tighter crop. #8240455Teresa H. Hunt December 22, 2009
I really like the color on it now. Though I don't think it needs the stroke. :)Not sure how I feel about the missing rose buds in the back. . . . Have to think on that for a bit. :) #8240489
Christie R. Bielss December 22, 2009
Ok, going against the grain - I totally love the first one without the stroke. I know this rose (we had one until last winter when an ice storm killed it) and the color of the first one is almost dead-on.Dale Hardin December 22, 2009
After posting these changes, I must admit I much prefer the first image with the buds. But I like the one with the stroke best even though I ended up posting the one without it in the contest. #8240889Anthony L. Mancuso December 23, 2009
I actually like the new post better, I think it shows off the elegant shape of the rose better with the distractions of the other buds gone... #8241306Rita K. Connell December 23, 2009
I am going with Tony on this one I really like the last post. this is a very nice picture Dale. Dale Dale.... when are you going to learn to not jumb the gun with picture you are having us critique. #8241444Debbie E. Payne December 23, 2009
I'm going to go with Teresa and Tony on this one, Dale. It is a beautiful image as is, but the "star" of the shot is the full blown rose and she needs the spotlight all to herself! I don't like it nearly as much with the stroke. I'd leave it off. Very striking! #8241620Jeff E Jensen December 23, 2009
Sorry Dale, the "find edges" results is not working for me. I'm not sure what it is, it just doesn't feel right.As for the other changes, I like the tighter crop with the buds removed and my vote is for no stroke on this one. #8241635
Dale Hardin December 23, 2009
You're right Rita, when will I ever learn? Thanks guys, for the honest assessment. It's too late to change my choice but next month I'll re-enter this version and see what happens.Let me explain my reasons for selecting the first version over the last. I think it was Peter that told me, in effect, it's what's in the photographer's head that makes the shot what it is.
When I took this shot, it appealed to me because this particular bloom was just about on it's way out while in the midst of a new generation. The trick is to confer that thought to the viewer and in this case it didn't work.
Your preferred version still maintains that dual generation type image but I am biased by my previous thoughts. Does any of this make sense? #8241835
Teresa H. Hunt December 23, 2009
Yes Dale it makes sense. I too find it hard to remove myself from my pictures when I'm evaluating them.However I think (now that I've thought about it) that I like the orginal post best. I don't think it needs the stroke and it seems to be missing something without the buds behind the rose. However I do like it with the color a bit more intense. :) #8242038
Christie R. Bielss December 23, 2009
Dale - for me, the title conveys exactly what you were after. The Betty Boop rose is unique and mimics our life by seemingly having a bloom fade away while at the same time, a new one is born. Having grown this rose and witnessed it's growing pattern, I think your 1st version conveys the "life" of this rose. The 1 without the buds is just another rose image - albeit a very lovely one - with none of the charm and story (or character) that is so very prevalent with this particular rose. But then, I'm a goof when it comes to roses! :) #8242160Dale Hardin December 23, 2009
It's so interesting to hear that others have heard of this rose. It was a gift and it grows like mad here in this climate. Is there another name for it? I've never seen any except the bush we have. #8242612Joan E. Hoffman December 23, 2009
For no particular reason... this is one of the very few shots of yours, that I am just not feeling Dale. Can't quite define why, however I will try. Your shots are rarely "still"... they are full of people, places, and interest. This is one of MY shots.... stagnant, and not of any interest. Hope you understand what I am saying because certainly not wanting to offend! #8242787Dale Hardin December 23, 2009
No offense taken Joan. My interest in this rose is because my wife (who's nickname is Booper) collected Betty Boop material long before it became fashionable.Also I like it because it has beautiful colors and is very soft and not tightly wound like most roses. Also it is very difficult to get a flower image that is not "still". LOL But many are sooooo pretty. :o) #8243247
Joan E. Hoffman December 24, 2009
LOL... I have taken many flower pics that weren't Still... dang wind! The rose is lovely I agree! Merry Christmas Eve to you, "Booper" and all your family! Thanks for all your help this past year in BP! I learned a lot! #8243641Ellen H. Robertson December 24, 2009
I like this. I like the first ones composition with the buds, I like the stroke because the bottom has an angle where the leaves are, and I like the the color and lesser find edges on the second.Merry Christmas! #8243851
Dale Hardin December 24, 2009
To Joan, Ellen and all the rest of my Phellos family, thank you and MerryDale Hardin December 24, 2009
Just for fun I've decided to include the original shot right out of the camera, uncropped and unprocessed. This is the jpeg my camera produces along with the raw, which I've lost. #8244131Debbie E. Payne December 24, 2009
I like going back after I have made my own assessment to hear the "wrap-up". I think that is why I like the first shot, too, Dale. It is not just another pretty rose but it "tells a story" and has a theme about the stages of life that affect us all. I think that there can be a story in most images we create and showing a bit of that story adds even more life to that image.And of course it has a bit of Christmas to it. There is an old song that is sung at Christmas called, "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming?" I am currently listening to Charlotte Church's version of that song. Merry Christmas to each and every one of you. I look forward to 2010 with my Phellos! #8244151
Aimee C. Eisaman January 18, 2010
Congrats Dale...very cheery! :~) #8306566Nancyj E. Hovey January 18, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SJoan E. Hoffman January 18, 2010
WTG Dale... Congrats on your Betty Boop! #8307477Anthony L. Mancuso January 18, 2010
Congrats on the finalist Dale! #8307909Rita K. Connell January 18, 2010
congratulation its beautiful!!!! #8307974Graham Robards January 18, 2010
Excellent Dale. congratulations on your finalist! ~Pat #8308222Jeff E Jensen January 18, 2010
Congratulations Dale! #8309019Debbie E. Payne January 18, 2010
A big congratulations, Dale! This is lovely. #8309518Bojan Bencic January 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Dale. #8309929Usman M. Bajwa January 19, 2010
Gorgeous floral and colors, Dale. CONGRATZ on the FINALIST Award!UB. #8310493
Christie R. Bielss January 19, 2010
Congrats on the Finalist Dale! #8310935Dale Hardin January 19, 2010
Wow, thanks everyone. This came as a real surprise. #8311747Teresa H. Hunt January 19, 2010
Congrats on your Finalist Dale!! This one is very beautiful! #8311937Dale Hardin January 19, 2010
Thank you Teresa #8311944Jeanine M. Bailey January 19, 2010
Way to Go Dale!!! This is beautiful!! :) #8312055Dale Hardin January 19, 2010
Thanks Jeanine. Always cool to get one of these and always a surprise also. :o) #8312272Eivor Kuchta January 19, 2010
Wonderful clarity! Congratulations on your finalist, Dale! #8312387Dale Hardin January 19, 2010
Thank you Eivor. I had such a good time going through your gallery. My Dad is from Colorado and I've never had a chance to visit there. Would love to see some of the places you have captured so expertly. #8312597Patrick Rouzes January 19, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on your incredible finalist, Dale! WTG ,my friend! #8312656Dale Hardin January 19, 2010
Thanks Patrick. I implore others reading this thread to check out Patrick's gallery and enjoy the finalists he rec'd plus all the other award winning shots. #8312948Laura L. Gonzales January 19, 2010
WOW!!! WTG Dale and congratulations on this real beauty!!! Great work!!!! Laura #8314343Dale Hardin January 20, 2010
Thanks so much Laura. I'm the one that should be saying WOW after seeing that wasp walking on water shot. Excellent capture, and you didn't even get stung. Very cool. #8315741Esther R. Tinz January 20, 2010
Lovely - Congratulations #8316395Dale Hardin January 20, 2010
Thank you Esther. #8317207Dale Hardin January 20, 2010
Thank you Esther. #8317208Dale Hardin January 20, 2010
ttt #8317215isabel C. Zepeda February 10, 2010
DaleCongratulations in this wonderful photo.
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Dale Hardin February 10, 2010
Thanks so much Isabel #8371999Ellen H. Robertson February 10, 2010
Wonderful shot, well deserved!!!!!!! #8372188Dale Hardin February 10, 2010
Ellen, thank you very much. #8373019Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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