Buttery
by Doug Norkum
Title
Buttery
Artist
Doug Norkum
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
INSIDE PHOTOGRAPHY
1. Taken with a Canon 5D Mark II
Lens: Canon 100mm f2.8 L macro lens, raw file;
2. Blue arborite background 2x4ft.
3. Spray tiny water droplets;
4. Manual mode, manual focus,
image stabilization;
5. Godox QS1200II strobe GN=110:
in a Godox 24”x24” light box,
2 diffusion screens with grid,
1/1 power, adjust power setting as needed;
6. Exposure: RAW file, ISO 100, 1/160sec, f/32;
7. Open raw file in Adobe Bridge
and then open in Camera Raw:
a) Basic: adjust Clarity, Texture, Contrast,
Exposure, White, Black, others as needed;
b) Detail: adjust Sharpening,
8. Open adjusted raw file in Adobe Photoshop:
a) Crop
b) Adjust gamma and exposure.
c) Remove distractions.
d) Save as a maximum jpg file.
Uploaded
November 28th, 2023
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Comments (18)
Doug Norkum
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,...
Gary F Richards
Spectacular Buttery composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! Congratulations on your very deserving features! F/L
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Gary F Richards ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Cindy Treger
Doug, gorgeous shot. 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/
Constance Lowery
the vignette is just right for this pretty picture. L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Constance Lowery ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Robyn King
Congratulations your uplifting and inspiring artwork is being featured in Images that Inspire Meditation:-) Please take a moment to add your wonderful art to our archives in the message area and have a beautiful day!
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/
Maria Faria Rodrigues
Congratulations, your amazing photograph is Featured, in ONTARIO CANADA, homepage group, of Fine Art America!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Maria Faria Rodrigues ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Jurgen Lorenzen
A gorgeous rose portrait, Doug!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Jurgen Lorenzen ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Michael Smetzer
Oh yes! A wonderful photo!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Mike Smetzer ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Stuart Litoff
Lovely work!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Stuart Litoff ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Michaela Perryman
Perfection with the water drops, faved and congratulations on your features
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Michaela Perryman ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Pat Goltz
All that work you put into it was definitely worth it for this superb image.
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Pat Goltz ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Andrew Wilson
Beautiful image of a rose with water droplets!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Andrew Wilson ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Angela Davies
Stunning close up and droplets, LF congrats on recent feature!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Angela Davies ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Nancy Carol Photography
CONGRATULATIONS! .... your delightful work of art that has been proudly presented on the Home Page of the group, 'BEST OF BOTANICAL BEAUTY'. If you wish, you may archive it permanently or promote it further in the Discussions Tabs titled, "Oct/Nov 2023 Features."
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Nancy Carol ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Nicklas Gustafsson
What a beautiful picture!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Nicklas Gustafsson ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Mark Ashkenazi
fantastic art work !!!!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Mark Ashkenazi ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 11-28-2023)
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Steve Rich ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Gary Thurman
Wow!!! Very nice image Doug.
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Gary Thurman ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/