Spring Muscari

Barbara:
One of the challenge I find with scanner and also with x-ray is making a pleasing arrangement. Most of my x-ray failures are due to poor arrangement (and I had many). Although the muscari looks nice on it own in the scan, the bunch does not come across as enticing. Also the right most stalk is partly obscured by something with a straight edge. Some of the stems here has nice curves in them but the criss-cross arrangement draws attention away from the elegant curves. You might like to experiment with having the stems meet at the lower edge and showing off the upward movement of the curve stems.

Gary, I, too, find the challenge of the scanner in the composition. Thanks so much for your feedback. I will, as you know, continue to experiment with these muscari. I see that my flower bed is just coming alive with them so I will have plenty to work with. I appreciate your "eye" as you continue to help me on my quest of this scanner art. Thanks again.

Barbara, I like the contrating vibrant green and purple colors, but I find that the comp (in terms of light and subject placement) puts the emphasis on the stems rather than the flowers. I presume that was your intent, but I personally don't think the stems, though "woven," are particularly attractive or interesting. I'd try to put the emphasis on the flowers. Just my .02.

This looks like large poster-worthy for enlarging...bold and easy to see its beauty from across the room...or up close. I would want solid details and razor sharpness in the bloom-heads for 40" x 28" ...well done!