Gallery: FloraPosted March 14, 201040 views7 comments
Alsike Clover (Trifolium hybridum)
Memories of spring.
D200
180mm macro w/extension
ISO 100
f5.6
1/640
Charles
Dushore, Pa.
Comments
7 comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 15, 2010 at 3:28 AM
Hi Charles:
The lighting looks harsh and the color looks flat as a result. I like the diagonal placement of the flowers.
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Comment posted by Charles Younger on March 15, 2010 at 3:32 AM
It was intentional, Gary. I'm sorry it didn't click with you.
Charles
Registered on January 15, 2010, 151 Posts, 269 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 15, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Charles: Nice plane of focus management to get both clovers sharp. Delightful Spring image.>=))>
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Comment posted by Philip Southard on March 15, 2010 at 9:38 PM
Charles, nice natural portrait. I really like the diagonal of the two flowers.
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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 16, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Charles I like this with one exception. For my tastes the intruding twig? near the top on the viewer's left is a distraction from the other image elements. I think it bothers me because it seems to block all the verticals in the rest of the composition. Beautiful mood, light and balanced comp for me in all other respects.
Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Charles Younger on March 16, 2010 at 9:49 PM
Pat,
I've considered that twig for a bit. To me it merges well with the dark leaf behind it forming an arrow of sorts and points to the "eye" in the upper right. And I think it makes an internal frame with the upright plantain stalk in the lower right. So, all in all, I think it probably helps more than it hurts.
I am biased of course.
Charles
Registered on January 15, 2010, 151 Posts, 269 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 19, 2010 at 11:36 AM
A real well taken spring image Charles. You handled the DOF/POF well in my opinion. Good job
Bob
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comments
7 commentsThe lighting looks harsh and the color looks flat as a result. I like the diagonal placement of the flowers.
Charles
Pat
I've considered that twig for a bit. To me it merges well with the dark leaf behind it forming an arrow of sorts and points to the "eye" in the upper right. And I think it makes an internal frame with the upright plantain stalk in the lower right. So, all in all, I think it probably helps more than it hurts.
I am biased of course.
Charles
Bob