Confusion (and repost)

Gallery: FloraPosted March 30, 201352 views10 comments

These flowers can't figure out which way they want to look. They're confused. Or maybe it's me.

I'm struggling to find a good composition and the right lighting for this variety. I have another shot I'll post for critique and suggestions in a day or so. I can't say I'm happy with either one.

Would this composition be better if I rotated it about 45 degrees CCW?

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on March 30, 2013 at 4:31 AM

To answer my own question: Yes, I think it looks better with a healthy CCW rotation. It seems better balanced although it's still heavy on the right.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 30, 2013 at 5:12 AM

This is quite nice, Mark. Funny, I was thinking cw rotation... who knows. Maybe a little softer light for this flower? Dunno. Be interesting to see.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 30, 2013 at 6:49 AM

I think your repost works much better...gives it a lot of spunk. I really like the lighting as usual:)

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 30, 2013 at 9:58 AM

Mark: I'm in Catherine's corner on this one regarding the rotation. I do think the repost is more dynamic. Outstanding lighting for my tastes. >=))>

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on March 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM

I don't think I have a preference Mark, either way it looks great.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 30, 2013 at 3:32 PM

I also favor the repost Mark, but not by much. the lighting in both is wonderful.
Bob

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 30, 2013 at 6:22 PM

Hi Mark

Agree with the others. the repost is more dynamic!! thanks Bill

The lighting, color and detail are all 1st class

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 30, 2013 at 7:12 PM

Either way suits me. I like the random attitude of the flowers, which is a bigger draw for me.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 31, 2013 at 9:57 PM

I like both, but I like the original for it's uniqueness. Another fine addition to your growing portfolio of orchids.

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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on April 10, 2013 at 12:52 PM

Both are lovely. You have to take the orchid with the way it grow or else cut the bloom off. Beautiful presentation.

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