Shadows and silhouettes by maggiemae

Shadows and silhouettes

my challenge to myself is to capture a strong silhouette. I've just got a shadow in this photo but that's not a silhouette. This fair pops on black!

Three good things;
1. Information on the net as to how to do things!
2. Flowers that don't mind being drowned.
3. Scrambled egg on toasted ciabatta.
Love the great shadow!!
May 17th, 2014  
nice shadow and composition
May 17th, 2014  
The black background with just a hint of blue ensures the focus is on the flower
May 17th, 2014  
This flower was dripping in anticipation of you taking its photo. Great shadow. How are you Maggiemae?
May 17th, 2014  
@lwain I'm "top of the world", thankyou Lindy for asking!
May 17th, 2014  
Great image, love the composition.....fav
May 17th, 2014  
You're right maggiemae the total black background & the perfect yellow flower in the centre is very striking! The shiny edge of water drops which I thought was rain give a lovely lift to the whole picture.
May 17th, 2014  
@happypat its floating in a pan of water, Pat! I had to be careful not to get the lens wet! Ta for nice comments!
May 17th, 2014  
What Pat said and I like the flower's shadow.
May 17th, 2014  
Love it Maggie, especially your 3 things.
May 17th, 2014  
you make great shadows. it's good to challenge oneself. best kind there is. i do that with my own weekly themes, whatever gets ij my head. although i love the "get pushed" challenge because of the surprise aspect. i know you don't like being told what to do. :-)
May 17th, 2014  
beautiful minimalistic work maggie, you are always artistic with your shots
May 17th, 2014  
@summerfield How do you know that, Vikki? You are darned right, though!
May 17th, 2014  
Love the coloiur and water and shadow, fav for me. Is this by any chance a nasturtium?
May 17th, 2014  
@tristansmum thanks Stephanie for your fav! ..and yes, it is a nasturtium - they are very forgiving!
May 17th, 2014  
Beautiful
May 18th, 2014  
Fascinating photo! Was not sure it was in water or not. Very cool with vivid orange and black but soft light area with soft shadow
May 18th, 2014  
Awesome capture, love the tiny sparkles on the petal. Fav
May 18th, 2014  
Fav from me. Well done.
May 18th, 2014  
Nice job, and even managed to capture a nice shadow too
May 18th, 2014  
So lovely! Great shadow and lighting!
May 18th, 2014  
I've never been able to capture a good silhouette either. Perhaps I should do some research too and give it a try! Love the yellow pop.
May 18th, 2014  
beautiful
May 18th, 2014  
Lovely contrast with the black background and a lovely shadow too.
May 18th, 2014  
Love your positive thoughts as well as the shadow flower
May 18th, 2014  
Lovely composition and shadow!
May 18th, 2014  
Wonderful shot, Maggiemae. I love the color, droplets and silhouette of this flower.
May 18th, 2014  
@nanm Your comment about positive thoughts made me smile! Onwards, research into light and shadow!
May 18th, 2014  
@whatsfordessert Everytime I see your comment on other sites, I notice - because of your name! I'm glad to see your comments here!
May 18th, 2014  
It is indeed lovely seen against black - the rain droplets glistening are so pretty. (Shoot towards the light after sundown or before sunrise for easy silhouettes
May 18th, 2014  
Lovely shot! The blue light highlights the shadow and the droplets beautifully .
May 18th, 2014  
@snaphappi Thanks Maggie! Not raindrops but this flower was floating in a pan of water! I have attempted a silhouette but should wait for those times as you say!
May 18th, 2014  
@windridge I should have said in the explanation that the flower was actually floating in a pan of water and I had a torch shining on to it to create this shadow! Thanks Susan!
May 18th, 2014  
Very very beautiful. Love the contrast between the yellow and the dark background. And the shadow came out so well.
May 18th, 2014  
Wonderful shot love the shadow
May 18th, 2014  
Love this Maggie. Something very dark and sinister about it. Fav
May 18th, 2014  
Gorgeous capture, and even better on black. FAV.
May 18th, 2014  
I really like how this little flower looks like an actress on stage in the spotlight! The shadow and appearance of a drop keep our eye moving around the image to appreciate all the elements you have captured so well! A really terrific compositon Maggiemae!
May 18th, 2014  
it does pop, love the brightness of the yellow
May 18th, 2014  
wonderful ...pop of color and great image with the shadow!! a fav
May 18th, 2014  
Nice light!
May 18th, 2014  
Looks great against the black background. Nice lighting.
May 18th, 2014  
Everyone has flower pictures this time of year but this one stands out. Very pretty and unique
May 18th, 2014  
it does pop in black!
May 18th, 2014  
very cool light !
May 18th, 2014  
Love your colours here!!
May 18th, 2014  
A stunning composition , love the dark backdrop it sets it off soi well a fav
May 18th, 2014  
Wonderful shot
May 19th, 2014  
Beautiful shot. I like the shadow.
May 19th, 2014  
Bev
Beautiful shot, Maggiemae.
May 19th, 2014  
What you do with silhouettes and flowers is simply divine.
May 19th, 2014  
Beautifully done all the way around!
May 19th, 2014  
Nice shot! #3 has made me hungry for lunch. Thankfully it's lunchtime!
May 22nd, 2014  
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