Gallery: FloraPosted June 16, 2017186 views9 comments
This is the same cactus blossom I posted a couple days ago with a close crop. Canon 60D, f16, 1/160 sec, iso 400, -0.7 EV, 24-105 ISL at 98 mm, full height, cropped off both sides.
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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on June 16, 2017 at 4:00 PM
The crop version here is lovely, Ed. Much better. Some times less is better. Great detail that I couldn't see before, and no distractions.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 16, 2017 at 9:58 PM
Excellent, Ed. I also prefer this closer view. The like the square comp which really emphsizes the intricate design of the flower.
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Comment posted by Michael Bjornbak on June 17, 2017 at 12:53 AM
Ed, well done! The tentacles are great but the pink petals frame the photo sooo well. Nice!
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 17, 2017 at 11:41 AM
The crop works beautifully, Ed. Love the play of pink and white and the lines of the petals - and the slightly askance look of the flower centre engages the eye nicely.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 17, 2017 at 7:08 PM
That is way cool, Ed. Really neat detail and forms in the blossom. To my eye, it looks like you might get more impact if you compose this with the center a bit lower and more to the right in the frame. Beautiful color tones.
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on June 18, 2017 at 8:53 AM
Hi Ed,
The cropped version is excellent. Center of the flower is tack sharp and the image has excellent, vibrant colors.......................Jim
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 19, 2017 at 11:51 AM
Hi Ed I too prefer the cropped version. like Scott said, it emphasizes the intricate design of the flower . making the lines and color pop out
Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 19, 2017 at 9:42 PM
Of the three images I favor this one. Done right with the crop!
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 21, 2017 at 3:21 PM
A beautiful photo Ed! All has been said. I add only that my eyes are grateful for the pleasure when looking at these beautiful opposite colors.
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9 commentsThe cropped version is excellent. Center of the flower is tack sharp and the image has excellent, vibrant colors.......................Jim
Albert Darmo
Canada