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Lilies of the Valley
Yesterday I came across a piece of music through a noble advertising trailer of a French watch company with the wonderful actors Catherine Deneuve and Rami Malek directed by Guy Ritchie. I was almost magically drawn to the film because there was a time when I lived in Paris.
But the most exciting thing was the soundtrack „Lilies of The Valley“, which exuded such an incredible lightness. I hadn’t heard of the composer Jun Myiake before, but I did know Arto Lindsay, who added his inimitable vocals. Perhaps one cannot leave the cosmos of one’s own taste.
That’s why I quickly set off to get some lilies in town. They were to be white lilies, of which I could only get two. Red lilies in all stages of blossoming I then allowed myself to enjoy. So I took some pictures with a mixed bouquet of paradisiacal blooming lilies. -
Spring Dance of Tulips
Today the sun shone warmly, almost too warm for a day in mid-February. A few tulips given as gifts were getting older in the vase and one started to hang its head. They had delighted us with their colourfulness for many days.
So I decided to do a photo series with tulips on my lightbox.
Tulips are best suited for scenic representations because they look like a human person against a light background. Dance is the most obvious association I have then. The leaves become whirling arms. The flower is the head. The legs are not really needed.
If the tulips lie close together, you get the impression of a tapestry. The light from the lightbox penetrates well enough to create an airy effect.
Here they show themselves in a formation like a dance group.
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Floral compositions
18. Februar 2023 /Floral compositions
Clockwork ornate styleClockwork of flowers: flower power © Julian KöpkeRed rose petalsRed rose petals © Julian KöpkeSix rosesSix roses © Julian KöpkeThree rosesThree roses © Julian KöpkeBlooming thistle at the former railroad tracksBlooming thistle at the former railroad tracks © Julian KöpkeDancing tulipsDancing tulips © Julian KöpkeDream of tulipsDream of tulips on a lightbox © Julian KöpkeThree purple tulipsThree purple tulips HDR photo © Julian KöpkeComposition with rosesComposition with roses on a lightbox © Julian KöpkeFloral Arrangement with FreesiasFloral Arrangement with Freesias © Julian Köpke -
Structures
18. Februar 2023 /Images of structures often no longer reveal a scale.
Entrance Rijksmuseum Amsterdam © Julian KöpkeEntrance Rijksmuseum Amsterdam © Julian KöpkeDrill bits or virtual skyscrapers © Julian KöpkeDrill bits or virtual skyscrapers © Julian KöpkeLate afternoon at Crater Lake impressive reflections appeared at the opposite lake shore. To some extent they ressemble to the Rorschach test method, especially when rotated by 90 degree. © Julian KöpkeLate afternoon at Crater Lake impressive reflections appeared at the opposite lake shore. To some extent they ressemble to the Rorschach test method, especially when rotated by 90 degree. © Julian KöpkeEvening at Zabriskie Point © Julian KöpkeEvening at Zabriskie Point © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns on Iceland © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns on Iceland © Julian KöpkeDetail of Dynjandi waterfall. Combination of LTE and STE. © Julian KöpkeDetail of Dynjandi waterfall. Combination of LTE and STE. © Julian KöpkeDettifoss detail western drop edge © Julian KöpkeDettifoss detail western drop edge © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns on Iceland. There is nothing recognizable. © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns on Iceland. There is nothing recognizable. © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns © Julian KöpkeGlacial flows and patterns © Julian KöpkeGlacier Skalafellsjökull ogives and some band ogives © Julian KöpkeGlacier Skalafellsjökull ogives and some band ogives © Julian KöpkeWater glass as a cylindrical converging lens © Julian KöpkeWater glass as a cylindrical converging lens © Julian KöpkeLoaf of bread mosaic X-ray photo lateral view © Julian KöpkeLoaf of bread mosaic X-ray photo lateral view © Julian KöpkeOverlay of light and waves © Julian KöpkeOverlay of light and waves © Julian KöpkePatterns of layers at Morsum cliff © Julian KöpkePatterns of layers at Morsum cliff © Julian KöpkePile of wood as a long wall © Julian KöpkePile of wood as a long wall © Julian KöpkePolar lights at Stocksness © Julian KöpkePolar lights at Stocksness © Julian KöpkeReflections inside from the outside © Julian KöpkeReflections inside from the outside © Julian KöpkeReynisfjara basalt formation © Julian KöpkeReynisfjara basalt formation © Julian KöpkePacific reflections © Julian KöpkePacific reflections © Julian KöpkeUpcoming clouds © Julian KöpkeUpcoming clouds © Julian KöpkeWall of Hamburg Philharmonic Hall © Julian KöpkeWall of Hamburg Philharmonic Hall © Julian KöpkeCog rail of the Zugspitzbahn © Julian KöpkeCog rail of the Zugspitzbahn © Julian Köpke -
Fusion Imaging of Flowers
12. Februar 2023 /Find some technical explanations in my FAQ section.
Composition with roses X-ray image fusion © Julian KöpkeComposition with roses X-ray image fusion © Julian KöpkeChrysanthemum X-ray fusion photography © Julian KöpkeChrysanthemum X-ray fusion photography © Julian KöpkeAmaryllis X-ray mammography fusion photography texturized © Julian KöpkeAmaryllis X-ray mammography fusion photography texturized © Julian KöpkeFusion X-ray photo Calla lilies IV © Julian KöpkeFusion X-ray photo Calla lilies IV © Julian KöpkeTwo roses fusion X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeTwo roses fusion X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeThree purple Clematis fusion X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeThree purple Clematis fusion X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeCornflower X-ray fusion photo © Julian KöpkeCornflower X-ray fusion photo © Julian KöpkeBlue aquilegia X-ray fusion photo © Julian KöpkeBlue aquilegia X-ray fusion photo © Julian KöpkeFusion X-ray photo Calla lilies IV. Black background using Lab inversion. © Julian KöpkeFusion X-ray photo Calla lilies IV. Black background using Lab inversion. © Julian KöpkeThree purple tulips fusion X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeThree purple tulips fusion X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeX-ray fusion image of yellow Calla Lilies © Julian KöpkeX-ray fusion image of yellow Calla Lilies © Julian KöpkeFusion image rose and pink dahlia © Julian KöpkeFusion image rose and pink dahlia © Julian KöpkeX-ray fusion image of a Gloriosa lilly © Julian KöpkeX-ray fusion image of a Gloriosa lilly © Julian KöpkeFusion image of a Bird of Paradise. © Julian KöpkeFusion image of a Bird of Paradise. © Julian KöpkeFusion image Hydrangea © Julian KöpkeFusion image Hydrangea © Julian KöpkeFusion image Dahlia © Julian KöpkeFusion image Dahlia © Julian Köpke -
X-ray of Flowers
12. Februar 2023 /Get some technical points in my section FAQ, e.g. X-ray flowers.
Dahlia X-ray photogram © Julian KöpkeDahlia X-ray photogram © Julian KöpkeRose mammography X-ray positive photography © Julian KöpkeRose mammography X-ray positive photography © Julian KöpkeAmaryllis X-ray mammography photogram © Julian KöpkeAmaryllis X-ray mammography photogram © Julian KöpkeOak leaves with acorns X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeOak leaves with acorns X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeOak leaves with acorns X-ray photo L-inversion © Julian KöpkeOak leaves with acorns X-ray photo L-inversion © Julian KöpkeX-ray Xmas floral arrangement photo © Julian KöpkeX-ray Xmas floral arrangement photo © Julian KöpkeBouquet of Sunflowers X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeBouquet of Sunflowers X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeX-ray three tulips © Julian KöpkeX-ray three tulips © Julian KöpkeFive Dahlias X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeFive Dahlias X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeDigital X-ray photo of a sunflower (inverted representation). © Julian KöpkeDigital X-ray photo of a sunflower (inverted representation). © Julian KöpkeX-ray Calla lilies © Julian KöpkeX-ray Calla lilies © Julian KöpkeComposition with roses X-ray photogram © Julian KöpkeComposition with roses X-ray photogram © Julian Köpke -
Flowers on Black
12. Februar 2023 /Using Lab-colors a black background can be achieved by inverting the L-channel.
Fusion X-ray photo Calla lilies IV. Black background using Lab inversion. © Julian KöpkeFusion X-ray photo Calla lilies IV. Black background using Lab inversion. © Julian KöpkeComposition © Julian KöpkeComposition © Julian KöpkeWhite Amaryllis © Julian KöpkeWhite Amaryllis © Julian KöpkeRose leaves © Julian KöpkeRose leaves © Julian KöpkePapaver II © Julian KöpkePapaver II © Julian KöpkeClematis © Julian KöpkeClematis © Julian KöpkeRed amaryllis on a lightbox with a black background © Julian KöpkeRed amaryllis on a lightbox with a black background © Julian KöpkeAmaryllis Lab color inversion photography © Julian KöpkeAmaryllis Lab color inversion photography © Julian Köpke -
Flowers on a Lightbox
12. Februar 2023 /Get some technical aspects about photographing and processing flowers on a lightbox from Harold Davis.
Dahlias using manual HDR in visible lightDahlias using manual HDR in visible lightSpring Dance of Tulips © Julian KöpkeSpring Dance of Tulips © Julian KöpkeWhite and purple orchid © Julian KöpkeWhite and purple orchid © Julian KöpkeHDR Calla lilies © Julian KöpkeHDR Calla lilies © Julian KöpkeYellow gerbera © Julian KöpkeYellow gerbera © Julian KöpkeYellow gerbera on a lightbox © Julian KöpkeYellow gerbera on a lightbox © Julian KöpkeLarkspur in the open countryside © Julian KöpkeLarkspur in the open countryside © Julian KöpkeDelicate rose hips before autumn starts © Julian KöpkeDelicate rose hips before autumn starts © Julian KöpkeCornflowers © Julian KöpkeCornflowers © Julian KöpkeThree vetches © Julian KöpkeThree vetches © Julian KöpkeRed chrysanthemum and yellow gerbera © Julian KöpkeRed chrysanthemum and yellow gerbera © Julian KöpkeLady's slipper © Julian KöpkeLady's slipper © Julian KöpkeAstilbe blooming © Julian KöpkeAstilbe blooming © Julian KöpkeRose petals © Julian KöpkeRose petals © Julian KöpkeThe colors of a white amaryllis on lightbox © Julian KöpkeThe colors of a white amaryllis on lightbox © Julian KöpkeTwo white amaryllis © Julian KöpkeTwo white amaryllis © Julian Köpke -
Flowers Photography
12. Februar 2023 /With or without my three-legged friend, on the go or in my studio.
Summer's Dream © Julian KöpkeSummer's Dream © Julian KöpkeColumbine or Aquilegia © Julian KöpkeColumbine or Aquilegia © Julian KöpkeGloriosa lilies © Julian KöpkeGloriosa lilies © Julian KöpkeHippeastrum (Ritterstern) © Julian KöpkeHippeastrum (Ritterstern) © Julian KöpkeRed callas and rosé fixed fern © Julian KöpkeRed callas and rosé fixed fern © Julian KöpkePink hyacinth II © Julian KöpkePink hyacinth II © Julian KöpkeSnowy heather © Julian KöpkeSnowy heather © Julian KöpkeLilies red an white. © Julian KöpkeLilies red an white. © Julian KöpkeYellow Osteospermum © Julian KöpkeYellow Osteospermum © Julian KöpkeRanuncula © Julian KöpkeRanuncula © Julian KöpkePurple clematis on a lightbox (mHDR) © Julian KöpkePurple clematis on a lightbox (mHDR) © Julian KöpkeBudding Amaryllis © Julian KöpkeBudding Amaryllis © Julian KöpkeFritillaria meleagris (Schachbrettblume) © Julian KöpkeFritillaria meleagris (Schachbrettblume) © Julian KöpkeOrchid on black © Julian KöpkeOrchid on black © Julian KöpkeSibirean iris (Deep Blue)Sibirean iris (Deep Blue)Ensemble of Calla lilies © Julian KöpkeEnsemble of Calla lilies © Julian KöpkeLilies red an white. 40s, Automated Frame Average © Julian KöpkeLilies red an white. 40s, Automated Frame Average © Julian KöpkePink tulips at Keukenhof, Netherlands © Julian KöpkePink tulips at Keukenhof, Netherlands © Julian KöpkeTulips imagination iPhoneography © Julian KöpkeTulips imagination iPhoneography © Julian Köpke -
Flowers
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