Red Bud

Gallery: FloraPosted March 22, 201471 views3 comments

While I was working the local nature area the other day, I found that the red bud was blooming. I stopped and grabbed a shot of this bush as I thought it was quite colorful. I had to bring down highlights and open up the backs on this. Also, more contrast, added half stop of exposure, small amount of saturation, clarity, and vibrance. Hope you enjoy it. Comments and critiques are welcome.

Tech Info

Canon EOS 60D with EF 70-200mm f/4L at 70mm
1/1000th at f/4 and ISO 400
tripod
Lightroom 5

Comments

3 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 23, 2014 at 2:15 PM

A nicely composed image, Peter ! I like the swing of the upper branches enfolding the red bud flowers and the work you've done on the lighting.

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 24, 2014 at 8:37 AM

Peter: I love redbuds; they are one of the first heralds of spring around here. I like the flow through the frame and think you did a fine job on the processing. Nicely done.>=))>

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

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 18, 2014 at 7:33 PM

What a nice 'explosion' of color Peter, puts our new little redbud tree to shame

It's in its second year, maybe by next spring..
Thanx for posting this beautiful 'bloomfest'

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments