Selby Gardens, Sarasota Florida
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I just finished up a 3 day Workshop/Seminar that I did with Jeff Wendorff, David Middleton and Scott Rouse in Sarasota Florida for the Garden Club of America Photography Study Group. It was a great group of leaders and participants. Approximately 65 people attended the 3 day event which was held at the Hyatt in Sarasota. We did a morning photography shoot at Selby Gardens followed by individual lectures and slide shows from the 4 leaders along with lots of classroom instruction and smaller break-out groups. The schedule was non-stop but all of the garden club members were so enjoyable to be around and everything was top notch, especially the food 
so it was a great time. I have included two images that I shot while at Selby Gardens assisting folks with their camera settings, exposures and f-stops. By the way I used an f/2.8 for both shots.
Selby Gardens, Sarasota Florida
Hyatt in Sarasota Florida
Hyatt in Sarasota ~ This is an in-camera blur captured at 1.0 sec. at f/2.8, handheld. By my settings you can tell that I was looking for a soft blur. This is a shot of a waterfall that is streaming down a sheet of glass and the flower pot and window are behind the glass. This was in the entrance way as you entered the hotel. I woke up early one morning and created this image. I used Alien Skin Snap Art to add the oil paint effect
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Check out my workshop listings on Manfrotto’s News and Events page. Manfrotto was my sponsor for this event. A Joystick #222 Head by Manfrotto (a $145.00 value), the newer version of the one that I use to capture my flower images when not hand holding was given away to one lucky winner during the workshop. The Joystick gives you a fluid grip movement that will enable you to quickly and easily get into almost any position.
______________________________________________________________ denise ippolito
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We like f/2.8. Helps guide the eye when looking at an image. Very nice! Glad to hear the workshop was a success. 65 attendees!
Thanks Don, I like f/2.8 too! The group was wonderful to work with.
denise
Beautiful…love the soft feel of the fern in the lobby. My favorite has to be the amaryllis..just lovely.
Thanks Nancy, I appreciate the kind words. The Amaryllis stood out from the crowd to me too
denise
I really like the lobby one for several reasons. The softness, the composition, and the contrast of the warm and cool colors. Beautiful job.
Thank you Dennis, I had a feeling you might like that one, Someday we’ll have to shoot together- it would be fun. I should have probably toned down the bright spot on the right edge but I didn’t have time this morning to fix it after I posted it.
denise
I was one of the participants. Denise was a great instructor and great person. I learned so much from her. I hope I can take another workshop from her. And I love her photography! Thanks Denise
Eloise, It was a pleasure to meet you and all the women. I have a feeling you and I will be friends forever. You have a great eye and I enjoyed seeing some of your images as well as working with you in the field.
denise
Denise – love them all. I like F2.8 too.
Kate, Thank you
denise
I love your first image of the hibiscus (?) gorgeous! Hope to see you in PA.
Deb, Thank you, It’s an Amaryllis. I will be home soon and I will try to get the hotel info for PA soon, if I forget please shoot me an email
denise
Denise, all are lovely, but the last one is particularly stunning! Beautiful work as always!
Andrew, Thank you so much
denise
Very beautiful images, Denise. Wonderful technique!
Mark, Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.
denise
Beautiful Denise. I love the soft look of these and the first one is my favorite.
Thanks Edith!
denise
@Kate Ryan
PS-I like f/2.8 too.