Unicorn
by Doug Norkum
Title
Unicorn
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:
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) Detail: adjust Sharpening,
b) Basic: adjust Exposure, Contrast, Clarity,
Texture, others as needed;
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
May 17th, 2022
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Comments (22)
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...
David Barker
Exceptional macro Doug! L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you David Barker ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
A Hillman
Magnificent, Doug! L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you A Hillman ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Nancy Carol Photography
Well done! .... and thank you for sharing with us your wonderful 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 Dec 2022 Features."
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Nancy Carol ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy many incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Cindy Treger
Doug, simply perfection - gorgeous. 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/
Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2022 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Don Columbus ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Mary Mikawoz
Congratulations on your Feature in Canadian Artist of FAA!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Mary Mikawoz ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Rahdne Zola
Doug, this excellent floral composition has been added to the Orange Euphoria Pinterest board. Deeply grateful for the work you bring to our group!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Rahdne Zola ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Constance Lowery
very beautiful light and composition. 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/
Julie Grimshaw
Fantastic work Doug
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Julie Grimshaw ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your beautiful moving Hot Shot Feature! 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/
Robyn King
Congratulations Doug your beautiful 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 fantastic 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/
Sage Photography
Gorgeous!!!!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Sage Photography ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Angela Davies
Congrats on your Hot Shot Feature in Orange Euphoria, a beautiful Calla! LF
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/
Shelia Hunt
Doug, this is stunning photography! Congratulations on the features of your images... Well deserved!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Sheila Hunt ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Jurgen Lorenzen
Wonderful Cala Lily portrait, Doug, congratulations on your Orange Euphoria Hot Spot honors!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Jurgen Lorenzen ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Gregory Mitchell
Congrats Doug on being declared a Hot Shot. Totally deserved. This work is perfection. Bravo! FL
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Gregory Mitchell ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Rahdne Zola
This is a carefully staged and beautifully executed photograph, Doug, and it's the Orange Euphoria HOT SHOT of the week! Congratulations! Fav/tweet!
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Rahdne Zola ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Constance Lowery
several times excellent photography!!! This is awesome. 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/
Elizabeth Pennington
Breathtaking!! L/F
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Elizabeth Pennington ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/
Karen Beasley
Beautiful colors, detail and lighting! LF
Doug Norkum replied:
Thank you Karen Beasley ! Praise God! I think you would enjoy the incredible flowers to be found at: https://www.pinterest.ca/norkananda/flowers/