I look forward to your comments and thanks for looking.
Comments
10 comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 17, 2012 at 8:27 AM
Lovely image, Tim, beautifully composed ! I like the sharpness of the flower against the soft rendering of the water; there are quite a number of reflections as possible distractions, but I think the flower holds up well. Only wonder if it might be just a touch brighter ?
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 17, 2012 at 8:32 AM
Tim:
I seem to be spending more time exploring the bg reflection than admiring the beautiful lily; this is especially so as the flower is a little underexposed compared to the bg.
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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 17, 2012 at 12:35 PM
The depth of field used has a great 3D effect on this bloom.
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Comment posted by Tim Butler on October 17, 2012 at 1:56 PM
Many thanks for everyone's comments and agree that it could be brightened up some. I appreciate you taking the time!
Registered on October 12, 2012, 17 Posts, 155 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Nall on October 17, 2012 at 6:19 PM
Tim, I like this image just fine as posted! Beautiful colors, sharpness, clarity and water. Can't think of anything I'd have done differently! Congratulations sir!
Registered on October 5, 2012, 45 Posts, 168 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 18, 2012 at 12:02 AM
A beautiful portrait of a lovely flower. Well done.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 18, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Tim: One of my favorites at the arboretum. When was this taken? I haven't been over there in several months but this is giving me the bug. Beautiful shot.>=))>
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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on October 18, 2012 at 6:08 PM
Nice flower. I like the sharpness and color although I agree it's a bit dark.
In the smaller version the reflections are a little distracting. In the larger version the flower easily dominates the composition and commands attention.
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on October 18, 2012 at 8:28 PM
This is WAY nice Tim, great composition, light, detail, etc. etc. etc. Superb in my opinion.
Bob
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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 18, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Tim - I work out of a bright monitor, so the brightness does not appear that big of a concern for me. I really like the front to back DOF for the Waterlily and the use of the pads in a non distracting fashion.
I feel a CPL might work here to reduce the reflections of highlights in the water.
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Comments
10 commentsI seem to be spending more time exploring the bg reflection than admiring the beautiful lily; this is especially so as the flower is a little underexposed compared to the bg.
In the smaller version the reflections are a little distracting. In the larger version the flower easily dominates the composition and commands attention.
Bob
I feel a CPL might work here to reduce the reflections of highlights in the water.