Vitality
by Doug Norkum
Title
Vitality
Artist
Doug Norkum
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
INSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Taken with a Canon 5D Mark II
with a Leica 100mm macro lens
with an adaptor;
2. Blue arborite background board 2x4ft.
3. Spray tiny water droplets;
4. Einstein E640 strobe
in a softbox having 3 diffusion screens
160w, 1/4000s, model light 250w;
5. Camera Settings: ISO 100, 1/125s
6. Exposure bracket in RAW format, f/22;
7. Photoshop:
Raw file: 1. Adjust clarity, exposure, whites, blacks and contrast.
2. Open to jpg file.
Jpg file: 1. Crop and remove distractions.
2. Adjust gamma and exposure.
3. Save As a jpg file.
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July 7th, 2018
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Comments (78)
Doug Norkum 18 Days Ago
You may wish to view the following FAA outstanding flower photographers: Ann Jacobson, Jessica Jenney, Lily Malor, Debra Orlean, Sabrina L Ryan, Robert Murray, Jeannie Rhode, Julie Palencia, Cyndy Doty, Geraldine Scull, Saija Lehtonen, Robert Bales, Cindy Treger, Lyuba Filatova, Michael May, Sabine Schiebofski, Alinna Lee, Art Cole, Athena Mckinzie, Robert Fawcett, Sheila Hunt, Sylvia Goldkranz, Andreas Gerber, Dreamz-Art Shop, Joy Watson, John Butler, David LaRochelle, Eva Bartos, Richard Andrews,.....
RONALD MILLS 19 Days Ago
So beautiful and great color background!! L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Ronald Mills ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Marcia Colelli
Very beautiful image. L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Marcia Colelli ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Angela Davies
Outstanding capture and bloom LF
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Angela Davies ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Mike Lee
Beautiful image, Doug! Congratulations on your features!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Mike Lee ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Alana Thrower
Beautiful capture! l/f/fb
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Alana Thrower ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Cindy Treger
Wow, Doug, this is stunning. f/l
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Cindy Treger ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Robyn King
Vibrant and oh so gorgeous!!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Robyn King ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Kevin Lane
Gorgeous artwork Doug, Love the contrast !!! L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Kevin Lane ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
A Hillman
Revisiting this wonderful work, Doug! L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you A Hillman ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Marcia Colelli
Very lovely with beautiful color, details and nice blue complimentary background. L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Marcia Colelli ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Dr Debra Stewart's Gallery
Wonderful photographic artistry!!! -Tweet!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Dr Debra Stewart ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Marcia Colelli
Beautiful with wonderful complimentary background. L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Marcia Colelli ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Sharon McConnell
Beautiful contrast of color - a lovely floral image!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Sharon McConnell ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Brian Tada
Doug, congratulations on your Fine Art America Artist Spotlight recognition! Stunning floral portraits throughout your portfolio! F/L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Brian Tada ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Lynn Marie Sharp
Gorgeous and a favorite!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Lynn Marie Sharp ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Elvira Peretsman
Awesome! l/f
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Elvira Perertsman ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Ivete Basso Photography
Beautiful and great composition. Fav.
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Ivete Basso Photography ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Marcia Colelli
Very beautiful with wonderful composition and colors. L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Marcia Colelli ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Donna Kennedy
Revisiting this beautiful floral image!...L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Donna Kennedy ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Elvira Peretsman
Excellent! l/f/pin
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Elvira Peretsman ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Brigitta Diaz
Very beautiful flower, interesting formation! L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Brigitta Diaz ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Kathryn Jones
A gorgeous flower and a new one on me!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Kathryn Jones ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/