2015 HD Deep Dive 1

Gallery: FloraPosted January 19, 20161,518 views3 comments

Hi all.

First I would like to say 'Thank you!' to Jim, the floral moderators, and for all of the kind words that have been said about my floral entry that was chosen as first place for 2015. I was truly shocked by the choice and sincerely appreciate the support and kind words that I have received. Thank you all!

Every year about this time, I go through my images and cull the ones that I know that I will not use, are blurry, missed focus, etc. When I do that, I identify photos that I would like to process. I have some of those that I would like to post now.

Any and ALL thoughts and critiques are welcomed. Thank you!

Nathan

Nikon D7000, Sigma 180 macro, tripod, ISO 400, f4

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3 comments

Comment posted by Mark James Ford on January 19, 2016 at 1:35 PM

Hi Nathan, a lovely soft rendition - focus point for me is spot on with just the right amount of DOF. A tighter crop losing the single (orange) petal from the top and then a little from the left to retain 3:2 would be for me an even stronger image.
Cheers, Mark

Registered on January 16, 2015, 60 Posts, 430 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 19, 2016 at 8:14 PM

Nathan, I like and agree with Marks crop suggestion. It makes for a simpler and stronger image, while still keeping the center of the flower at the lower third intersection. Worth a look to see, anyway. —Phil

Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 23, 2016 at 4:05 PM

Nathan: Ditto Mark and Phil regarding the crop but I like just about all things cram so this works for me as is also. Nice start to 2016. >=))>

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