Beautiful but deadly

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I recently discovered that hellebores, some of which are currently in full bloom in my garden, are poisonous. Apparently they used to be a kill or cure remedy for worms, were used to poison water supplies in sieges, and can cause cardiac arrest! So, when I came to photograph them I chose a black background and cold natural light to show off the subdued colour of these deadly blooms.

Tony

For more info go to: http://photoreflect.blogspot.com/2008/01/kill-or-cure.html

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that's a gorgeous shot (y)
 
Stunning shot, beautiful colour and your exposure is showing the texture really well and the whole shot is lifted by the cream stamens. (y)
 
Wow, stunning :clap:
 
Thanks for the positives on this shot guys. I used the Oly 35macro, looking for detail and tight framing. Thanks for the feedback on the write-up that accompanies the shot Spence - much appreciated!

Regards, Tony
 
rather good
 
Very nice Tony.. I might get some of these.. the wifes getting a bit old now you see... :LOL:

Its a shame the second flowers err.. pollen things.. (I know my stuff) are cut out..

Lovely ...
 
The lighting is superb!!
 
Really wonderful shot
I dont normally go for flower shots but this is superb
Pete
 
Thanks for the further kind words folks. I grabbed these blooms out of a vase of flowers my wife prepared this afternoon. I took some shots with bounced flash too, but it made the flowers look too bright and bouncy!

Regards, Tony
 
Very, very good.
 
:agree:
One of the best flower shots i've seen in a while. Well done.
 
To use the natural light from a window... do you have to darken the rest of the room to get it to look like this?
It is wonderful and Id love to have a go at this.
 
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