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08-FEB-2008

An Explosion

Lighting information:
An SB-800 flash unit was fixed on the top of the flower to detail the hairs.
A SBR-200 was fixed behind the flower to outline the shape of the flower.

Posted on 9 Feb 2008
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Nikon D2Xs ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro
1/60s f/11.0 at 105.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Feb-2008 16:17:05
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D2Xs
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length105 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Chris Spracklen12-May-2008 21:01
Stunning, indeed, CM.
The black background is perfect for this wonderfully sharp shot, my friend. (V)
Best regards, Chris
Yiannis Pavlis10-May-2008 13:41
This is really pretty. I like the colour saturation you have maintained and the details.
monil27-Feb-2008 13:25
Sublime this picture.
Very good details. v
XiaoBernard9924-Feb-2008 17:32
Excellent CMK.
alfredo camba jr.16-Feb-2008 16:15
Impressive image! Fantastic lighting! Vote!!
blizzard11-Feb-2008 19:54
very impressive and professional work
brilliant photography v
2004 10-Feb-2008 14:13
amazing shot !
TuTmin09-Feb-2008 15:59
Wowww CM !!! outstanding work.my vote.
Guest 09-Feb-2008 13:15
Wow! I just love it! A real still-life explosion, incongruous as it may sound :) Great detail! V
Fong Lam09-Feb-2008 12:54
Another ingenious light setup revealing splendid details of the hairs.
Superb matching frame too.
Well done, Kwan ~V~
Raymond09-Feb-2008 00:59
Masterful CM... truly exceptional. You've mastered the lighting to perfection. Amazingly beautiful. The infos are extras, very helpful and the frame is matched to perfection.
Magnifique CM