Cut-leaf Microseris

Gallery: FloraPosted July 25, 201390 views11 comments

I liked this seed head with half of the seeds gone. I think a bit more dof would have helped or maybe a two shot stack.

5Diii, 180mm f3.5 macro, tripod, f10, 1/30, iso 640, Av mode with no compensation. Processed in CS6. Full frame. Taken July 7th at 6:14 am.

Your comments and criticisms are always appreciated.

Thanks for looking,

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 25, 2013 at 8:08 PM

I really like the depth you have achieved in this Dennis. Great vision and perspective in my opinion.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 25, 2013 at 9:25 PM

What an interesting image, Dennis. Forgive my quirky perspective, but it looks like a turkey missing its head!

Moving past the turkey vision,

. . .I like the viewpoint of seeing inside this seedhead and getting a detailed look at how the individual seeds are attached. The green smooth background works well and the water drops add a nice extra touch. A bit more room at the top would be helpful IMO. DOF looks good to me.

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 26, 2013 at 1:08 PM

I really like the deatils of the seeds. Very well done. I agree with Carolyn about leaving some more room (maybe all around). This would also help with DOF (but DOF is fine as it is).

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 26, 2013 at 4:06 PM

I must admit I would not have thought about either more dof or a stack had you not mentioned them, Dennis. This looks excellent to me as is - a lovely overall tonality and fine detail, plus a fascinating subject, make for a first class image IMO.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 26, 2013 at 11:22 PM

Interesting image, Dennis. Well seen and captured for bringing out the details. I especially like the water drops in the hairs. Good image, and no real nits, although I probably would not have objected to a bit more dof and a bit more room top and bottom.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Leekam on July 27, 2013 at 2:01 PM

Excellent sharpness and a very interesting perspective,Dennis. Also great BG. I was wondering about the tight vertical crop until I saw that it was full frame. I think it a slight negative that the filaments are clipped at the top, but still a very good & interesting image.

Registered on May 28, 2009, 83 Posts, 646 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 27, 2013 at 5:53 PM

Dennis: I like the subject a bunch and the overall comp. A tiny bit more room would suit me a little better but I like this very much as is. Well done.>=))>

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 27, 2013 at 9:21 PM

I think the focus here is right where it needs to be, Dennis, on those lovely seed heads and the water drops. My nit, is that I'd like to not have the seeds touching the top of the frame.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on July 28, 2013 at 7:57 AM

Excellent detail & well composed! Super neat find!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 28, 2013 at 11:26 AM

Looks like a turkey's backside.

Love the drops and detail throughout, and I think this makes for an interesting image.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 31, 2013 at 10:34 PM

Hi Dennis

What a beautifully structured seed head. excellent detail, color and light. would a little more room on top, , deminish the stunning effect of the seed head?
Albert Darmo

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