It's So Frustrating to Shoot Roses Photo Gallery by Michael Shpuntov at pbase.com

It's So Frustrating to Shoot Roses

When I presented my gallery "Tulips For Those, Who Hate Flower Shots", I've said that tulips are my second favorite flower after roses. I had the roses gallery "Portraits of Roses" before but never was happy with it. I thought I should start re-working it, using Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens, that I love so much. And I did. But I found myself in the strange situation. Whatever I tried to do to make the shots of roses interesting, I always felt some kind of frustration that they did not convey the beauty of the subject. Shoot roses is difficult, they are mostly not that rainbow-like colored like many other flowers, but they are all about a shape. So I decided to concentrate mostly on line, shapes and shades. I still feel a bit frustrated, but decided to bring my work to you attention.

Hope you enjoy the images and like them.











	White Rose

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Ursula		04-Oct-2008 20:31
I am a floral designer doing a lot of weddings in different colors and more often than not use roses because that is what the brides want. I Love your pictures of roses. They look natural in their full beauty and I can even with most pictures determine which kind of rose it is. Go to google and put in keyword rainbow rose - you will be amazed at what you see - they are a new variety and grown mostly in Holland and in one rose you have several different colors including greens and blues. If you are interested in a picture of them shoot me an email and I send a pic of them.

moyazlata		04-Sep-2008 08:38
Beautiful gallery...Thank you

dabbans_yves		20-Mar-2008 05:04
Magnifique !! V

Dawn C. Schumacher		25-Feb-2008 20:52
This is such a beautiful gallery. Amazing work you!!!

Patriciakay		31-Jan-2008 15:47
Stunning gallery...Roses are one of my favorite subjects to shoot and paint.... I would like to share my painted roses gallery with you! V http://www.pbase.com/patriciakay/roses

Bill & Carolyn Hilton		08-Dec-2007 20:49
Great rose portraits. :) Carolyn -V-

Jennie Marie Schell		20-Aug-2007 17:44
You have captured the lines, colors, and shapes of Roses, congrats!

Bill Warren		10-Jul-2007 23:45
Well looks like you are pretty alone in your frustration given the many thumbs up gallery comments. But to add a point there is a high similarity in the the images presented. Might be interesting to see what else this fine lens can do when you frame to add more fore and background elements against the main flower subject, and crank up the directional lighting. That said I'm voting.

Laryl		03-Jul-2007 03:35
a wonderful collection

sima		02-Jul-2007 20:13
i m very happy to find many people who like flowers especially in this days when people are becoming more and more materialist and doesn't worry about romance

sima		02-Jul-2007 20:05
very nice but unfortunatly i didn't find my favorite flower "lis"

Christian Kuiphoff		02-Jul-2007 13:21
Great study Michael!

CJ Morgan		02-Jul-2007 06:05
Your rose images seem quite fine. But if you're of the mind that you still find yourself feeling somewhat frustrated, then remember this: photography is not just about shooting "things", but rather how things look under any given set of momentary lighting conditions -- because it is the lighting which visually "shapes and sculpts" the subject matter of our images. So one day shoot when it's cloudy. Another day shoot in early morning light. Another day, shoot with harsh midday lighting. And on another day, shoot with direct evening sunlight but with the addition of using some silver or gold reflector. All of these different lighting conditions will change the "shape and sculpting" of your roses, and so perhaps afford you a greater variety in the look of your images if this is what you most want. But it seems to me that what you have now is also pretty good. CJ

Jerome Paladino		02-Jul-2007 02:15
To many nice images to pick a favorite! Nice work Michael.

NatalieV		28-Jun-2007 14:10
I have the same lens and the same frustration! Although i have only been experimenting with macro for a few months now I am so glad you mentioned your frustration because i thought it was me that was doing something wrong and was initially disappointed with the lens! Now i know its possibly the flower and I should try other flowers! Thanks for sharing!

Richard Calmes		27-Jun-2007 16:54
It is also frustrating to grow them! These are beautiful! V

Marisa D.L.		27-Jun-2007 13:33
I�m getting drowned into a deep beautiful ocean of roses, which make me also nearly drunk with their virtual inebriant scent� I�m not able to take decent macro-photography, so I usually skip it. But I think I can recognize when it�s used in a personalized way and I can perceive the beauty of certain images. I already knew you were an excellent photographer; this opinion is more and more confirmed. Marisa

Tomasz Dziubinski Photography		27-Jun-2007 09:21
Beautiful gallery, successful project, GMV.

Traveller		26-Jun-2007 22:48
Beautiful gallery, thanks for sharing. voted

Jola Dziubinska		25-Jun-2007 16:12
Beautiful gallery, my vote.

gsparb51		25-Jun-2007 04:04
really nice shots..i'm a rose shooter also.. very nice..

Jacky Lee		23-Jun-2007 18:20
wonderful shots! http://www.pbase.com/middlehill/flowers

veraferia		22-Jun-2007 18:41
Not frustating for you with these marvelous images!

silvia marmori		22-Jun-2007 13:52
roses are beautiful by themselves.. you captured an instant of their soul in a great way.. so good gallery! v

Carol Breton		21-Jun-2007 22:40
Perhaps, but this is a magnificent collection! Superb work! Vote.

James Pan		21-Jun-2007 22:37
Frustrating? Wow. you did a superb job!

row23		20-Jun-2007 02:00
Well Done! My favorite is 62299376... I recently tried some macro shots of roses by using my Olympus 50mm macro lens. Hope you will like them. http://www.pbase.com/row23/rubyroses

Kathy Hillard		19-Jun-2007 15:26
If this is a work of frustration, you must work well under pressure, Michael! This gallery is wonderful!!!

FairEnigma		19-Jun-2007 05:39
This is a stunning collection...Big Vote!

Shirley Jones		18-Jun-2007 02:33
A creative and inspiring gallery! I know the frustration. It seems so difficult to do something unique with a rose, but you have succeeded in presenting an entire gallery of interesting perspectives. My favorites are the white rose shots, but they're ALL wonderful! Love all the waterdrops as well. ~v~

akleja		12-Nov-2006 17:18
Fabulous gallery!

Paul Chan		05-Nov-2006 19:47
Romantic roses , pink is my favourite.

Tammy Link		02-Nov-2006 22:32
I love Roses too..especially pink ones....Breathtaking!!

AMMARY		14-Sep-2006 07:46
a very nice collection !

future photographer		08-Sep-2006 08:39
i just love roses, so to see them in such detail is amazing!

Rosemarie Kusserow		07-Jul-2006 08:36
Hi Michael, beautiful rose gallery, I enjoyed, regards, Rosemarie :-)

yosi aptekar		06-Jul-2006 18:12
a wonderful collection of roses.

450yamaha		06-Jul-2006 17:40
Sweet macros, thanks for sharing, beautiful. please visit my gallery and leave a comment as well :) http://www.pbase.com/norbert06 norbert

Gigi Chan		26-Jun-2006 04:48
Fabulous gallery!!! Keep up the good work!!! V.

Stephanie Keegan		26-Jun-2006 01:15
Beautiful gallery, nice job.

Angela		26-Jun-2006 01:11
Beautiful shots.

betsypdx		25-Jun-2006 02:09
Lovely shots - and great composite.

Doug Kessler		25-Jun-2006 00:56
Wow, these are good. the king of flowers : )

marie-jose wolff		23-Jun-2006 20:34
a very nice collection !

Cindy Powell		22-Jun-2006 01:46
This is a gorgeous gallery. Excellent work!

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