Taken earlier this week in my yard so thought I'd sneak it in at the end of this challenge. Nex-6, zoom lens at 75mm, ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/100, HH, Av mode. Comments and suggestions always welcome and thanks for viewing.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on May 18, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Great details and a very natural looking shade of red Jim.
My suggestion is to move off center, and/or frame this portrait style?
I would lighten the shadow on the rose itself a bit also.
Nice shot!
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on May 19, 2014 at 11:38 AM
Jim, The bud is nice and sharp. I agree with Howard about a portrait mode. I might consider darkening the bright part in the background above the bud. Good post for this Weekly Challenge.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 20, 2014 at 7:49 PM
Azalias are indeed beautiful flowers. This is a good look at a bud about to pop. I agree with Howard, that a vertical comp is likely to fit this better. It would also be good to have all of that lowest leaf in the frame, if possible.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 21, 2014 at 1:13 PM
A fine submission for this weekly challenge theme, Jim. I do find the look of new buds quite appealing. . .maybe it's the anticipation of the beauty that there is to come. You've gotten some great comments and suggestions from others that I would agree with, especially regarding a tighter crop. Nice colors and details.
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4 commentsMy suggestion is to move off center, and/or frame this portrait style?
I would lighten the shadow on the rose itself a bit also.
Nice shot!