Sunshine

Gallery: FloraPosted December 30, 2011130 views8 comments

Hi all,

This was taken back before it got all cold and wet...
I was going for a very soft, blurred look, with just the foremost tips of the petals in focus, and I really liked the glow that the center seemed to give off, and the colors here...but perhaps this look isn't pleasing to others at all.

Nikon D200, 60mm, f/4.2, 1/160, ISO 320, cropped slightly from top down.
All comments/critiques appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Jaymes

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on December 30, 2011 at 3:04 PM

I think you achieved the look you were aiming for but, for my tastes, it leaves too much of the subject oof. There's not enough detail to hold my attention. The colors are lovely and the warmth of the center plays very nicely with the cooler petals. It's probably perfect for what you wanted to do but the super-soft look just isn't my cup of tea. Others may love it

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on December 30, 2011 at 4:18 PM

Jaymes, I'm one who does love this look, and I'd love to be able to do this as well as you did. Beautiful.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on December 30, 2011 at 7:20 PM

I like the shallow dof look. I might crop it to more of a landscape mode.

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on December 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM

beautiful image...I really like the softness and fine colors

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 31, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Jaymes: Fine SOA shot. I especially like the color palette, BG and comp. Nicely done.>=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM

I love the softness and think there is just enough in focus. Do wish it were in a horizontal format so that I could see all of the flower.

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on January 1, 2012 at 2:01 AM

I am really digging the color and DOF here.. it just seems a little tight, and I like the landscape composition suggestion..

Registered on November 1, 2003, 467 Posts, 2803 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 1, 2012 at 6:04 PM

Hi Jaymes

Love the colors, and DOF choice

A very pleasing capture, perhaps, a horizontal format would have been a even better choice
Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments