And It Begins

Very nice and done skillfully. I like that the anthers are all beautifully in focus and that the frame is completely filled. Your day lilies are ahead of ours, although a few have popped a bud. Won't be long!

Beautiful, Bill. Nothing wrong with a classic comp, and excellent dof management and light.

Beautiful.  I like the sharpness of the anthers and the soft blending of the flower itself. If  I want to be a really "nit picker" I would tone down some of the "hot spots" on the left petal , the one just below the lower anther and the one above the anther on the right.  I must admit I am a very competitive person in local camera clubs and this is what a judge would look for.  I know this is not a competition, but a way for us photographers to display our work and receive critiques of our work to  improve our techniques. I have appreciated all the comments I have received on my floral portraits and improved my photos. Thanks, for being the floral moderator

Floyd: While this isn't a competition it is a forum for critique and what you've pointed out is exactly what I for one want to hear. Because I am a moderator too many folks probably cut me too much slack. Thanks for the great feedback. Bill

Nice one, Bill.  I do like your shallow dof treatment of these.  A lovely palette.

Admirable macro, Bill.  I echo Phil on your attention to focus - superb.

Hi  Bill     Love the symmetry of this fine composition.     the  excellent  light and color  add to  the  beauty  of  this  very fine image


Albert Darmo
Canada