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Raindrops on Peony
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Raindrops on Peony

by Barbara Sammons

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 14, 201057 views3 comments
As I frame my images, I try to take the best shot possible without thinking how I can manipulate it via imaging software. Although I have used imaging software to create different effects, I don't want to use it on all my images.

After a short rain this morning, I grabbed my camera and headed to my backyard and captured this single-flowered peony. I love photographing after a rain; everything looks and feels so fresh. And no manipulation with imaging software. So, this is a challenge to myself.

I appreciate your comments and critiques.

My camera is a Nikon D70, no special lens, hand held.

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 16, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Barbara:
I like shooting after the rain and during light drizzle as well. The rain droplets sure look refreshing here. This is an uncommon take of a flora image which usually focus on the center of the flower rather than the petal.
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Comment posted by Katja Rosvall on May 20, 2010 at 5:39 AM
What Gary said about rain :wink: I like the setting and comp here. The overall impression is little dark, but I don't think it really needs any more light; the main subject is bright enough and the rest is more in the bg anyway. Very pretty and well done!

I must confess that I like PP a bit too much; sometimes I tweak just for the sake of tweaking. You have a completely different approach, and it might be good for me to try the same sometime!
Registered on August 16, 2009, 28 Posts, 636 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Moats on May 20, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Hey barb, nice details and color.
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