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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. -
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 -
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Blossfeldt Effect
11. Februar 2023 /Blossfeldt Acorn © Julian KöpkeBlossfeldt Acorn © Julian KöpkeThuja conifer © Julian KöpkeThuja conifer © Julian KöpkeSilver leaf © Julian KöpkeSilver leaf © Julian KöpkePoppy © Julian KöpkePoppy © Julian KöpkeFern © Julian KöpkeFern © Julian KöpkeThuja (Abendländischer Lebensbaum) © Julian KöpkeThuja (Abendländischer Lebensbaum) © Julian KöpkeTendrils © Julian KöpkeTendrils © Julian KöpkePoppy capsule © Julian KöpkePoppy capsule © Julian KöpkeHeucheria leaf © Julian KöpkeHeucheria leaf © Julian KöpkeHeucheria leaf © Julian KöpkeHeucheria leaf © Julian KöpkeClematis I © Julian KöpkeClematis I © Julian KöpkeBlooming thistle at the former railroad tracks © Julian KöpkeBlooming thistle at the former railroad tracks © Julian KöpkeSee also my FAQs.
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X-ray photography
11. Februar 2023 /Dahlia X-ray photogram © Julian KöpkeDahlia X-ray photogram © Julian KöpkeRose mammography X-ray positive photography © Julian KöpkeRose mammography X-ray positive photography © Julian KöpkeHow I can see my personal favourite chocolate before I open it © Julian KöpkeHow I can see my personal favourite chocolate before I open it © Julian KöpkeBlack swan: pumpkins and fir cones X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeBlack swan: pumpkins and fir cones 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 photo of a ball from snail shells L-channel inverted © Julian KöpkeX-ray photo of a ball from snail shells L-channel inverted © Julian KöpkeGrape X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeGrape X-ray photo © Julian KöpkeSpider conch (lambis lambis) © Julian KöpkeSpider conch (lambis lambis) © Julian KöpkeX-ray three tulips © Julian KöpkeX-ray three tulips © Julian KöpkeEnergy difference X-ray photo of a Nautilus shell. The fusion image is the difference of a 70kV and a 40 kV image in X-ray positive representation. © Julian KöpkeEnergy difference X-ray photo of a Nautilus shell. The fusion image is the difference of a 70kV and a 40 kV image in X-ray positive representation. © Julian KöpkeDigital X-ray photo of a sunflower (inverted representation). © Julian KöpkeDigital X-ray photo of a sunflower (inverted representation). © Julian KöpkeX-Ray positive of a Nautilus with flowers as Argonauts © Julian KöpkeX-Ray positive of a Nautilus with flowers as Argonauts © Julian KöpkeOdyssey (light inversion) © Julian KöpkeOdyssey (light inversion) © Julian KöpkeOdyssey © Julian KöpkeOdyssey © Julian Köpke