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New Bloom

by Summer Cookson

Gallery: FloraPosted April 13, 201139 views8 comments
Shot while taking a walk through the neighborhood. Rivesville, WV

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8 comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on April 13, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Another fine post Summer! I really like the composition, colors and the lighting. On my monitor the bloom appears a bit soft and the out of focus bloom on the bottom draws my eye from the main bloom, but these are minor nits. Very nice image.
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Summer,

I wish the center of the flower was a bit sharper as Steve mentioned. Otherwise, I like the image very much. Good looking image for my tastes.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on April 13, 2011 at 6:39 PM
I'll echo the other's comments. :wavey:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on April 13, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Summer:
I don't mind the softness here which make this looking a bit like Gigi's watercolor image. The lower bloom draws the eyes away and a 4x5 crop will take care of that.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on April 13, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Lovely color and comp Summer !!

:toast:
Registered on June 5, 2005, 251 Posts, 3734 Comments
Comment posted by Summer Cookson on April 13, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Thank you for the input so far everyone. I really appreciate it :smile:
Registered on April 8, 2011, 4 Posts, 3 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Roberts on April 14, 2011 at 12:26 AM
If this photo is reflective of the rest of the neighborhood, it must be a lovely place. I like the composition and the contrasting background really makes the bloom stand out.
Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 14, 2011 at 5:48 AM
I love the colors captured in this bloom. As already mentioned, it is a tad soft although beautiful as presented, for my taste a sharper center would be nice. Well done!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments