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Red dogwood tree flowers
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Red dogwood tree flowers

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: FloraPosted March 13, 201172 views18 comments
One of my favorite trees in bloom.

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens at F/8 for 1/50 sec. ISO 400.

Comments

18 comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on March 13, 2011 at 7:01 PM
Like the POV and DOF Carolyn. Really bold striations and colour in the leaves. Since we are months away from seeing any dogwood bloom this is a visual treat.
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 13, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Beautifully done Carolyn. The bg bloom is handled particularly well for my tastes. Most of the time they seem to compete to me but this one doesn't. I like the comp as well.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Thanks Bob and Pat for your comments. Pat, I did run the desaturation tool over the back flower several times so it wouldn't compete for attention with the front flower. I'm glad it seemed to work. :smile:
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 13, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Very bold colors and good detail.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on March 13, 2011 at 10:02 PM
Hi Carolyn! This is a really nice shot. I love the bold red and white colors. You made a great choice for comp and your DOF is very well handled, as is the lighting. My only nit is I would have liked to see the whole bloom but that is a minor nit and the photo is very strong as is.
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 14, 2011 at 12:47 AM
Carolyn: This is a wonderfully crafted shot that shows some real attention to detail both in capture and processing. Well seen and superbly presented. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Vincent Nobel on March 14, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Very nice Cornus species - a real favorite in the Spring landscape. I really like the the comp and pof in the front bloom. Well crafted image - Vince
Registered on June 16, 2010, 57 Posts, 175 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on March 14, 2011 at 1:29 AM
Excellent creation Carolyn. Perfect DOF and colours. Only what I'd suggest to cange is the overal width of the photo. I'd like to see the entire fronf flower. Nicely done. :wink:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Roberts on March 14, 2011 at 5:18 AM
Dogwood is my all time favorite tree and flower. You did it proud in this image. The detail on the center of the bloom is excellent. And a great job of making the BG bloom support the main subject without drawing too much attention. Really creative presentation. As some others have said I also would like a slightly wider frame to complete both blooms.
Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments
Comment posted by Derek Yow on March 14, 2011 at 12:58 PM
Really nice comp Carolyn. I like the curved branch under the FG flower, and great job keeping the blossoms separated. The colors and detail in the FG flower are exceptional!
Registered on May 18, 2010, 26 Posts, 655 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on March 14, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Carolyn,
I really like your POV, the beautiful colors and the comp too. Very well done. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Keith Tate on March 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM
The dogwood is a delightful bloom to see, well done Carolyn.
Registered on December 11, 2004, 150 Posts, 1667 Comments
Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on March 14, 2011 at 4:42 PM
wonderful colors and comp., well done, Carolyn

Brigitte
Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Hi Carolyn :wavey: Wonderfully seen and crafted :eek: The lines and color are marvelous :cool: :smile:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on March 15, 2011 at 12:17 PM
I love dogwoods Carolyn and I like your take on this. I love the OOF dowgwood mirrored in the back because I really think it makes this image. Beautiful detail and color on the main subject. Nice work. :toast:
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 15, 2011 at 9:27 PM
A very engaging comp and the lighting and colors are very well done.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 18, 2011 at 7:25 AM
I find this to be an exceptionally fine image. Beautifully done.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Krunal Janani on March 22, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Very well composed Carolyn :wavey:
Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments