Sweet Caress

Gallery: FloraPosted May 19, 2011143 views17 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/500 @ f8

A pair of my favorite day lilies. The f22 version is posted below. I'm partial to this version but would appreciate your comments. >=))>

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 19, 2011 at 12:56 AM

Here is the f22 version

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on May 19, 2011 at 6:09 AM

Bill, these are your best yet IMHO. The f22 image is excellent, but, I agree with you about a slight nod to the f8 version if you're holding me to the wall and I have to vote.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on May 19, 2011 at 6:54 AM

Without hesitation I'm for F22 version; reason? Better overall DOF & better bottom flower details. IMO the unsharp top part of F8 version is disturbing the picture composition.

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Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

I really like the DOF you chose Bill. A very well crafted image.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 19, 2011 at 9:04 AM

Interesting Bill. Before seeing the f/22 version I couldn't have imagined that I'd prefer it but I do. I think it comes down to determining what the subject is. (I guess I'm at the point where I'm always going to want all of the subject in sharp focus.) By that test the subject of the first image is the upper petals on the front flower and the stamen and anthers. Whereas in the second image it's the two flowers composed with a very interesting crop.

For my tastes, the second image is exceptional - as fine a day lily image as I've seen.

pat

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM

My vote is for the f22 version Bill. Mainly because I think the folded petals, and the droplets on the petals, stamen, and anthers really add a lot of interest. Beautifully done!

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 19, 2011 at 10:21 AM

I too prefer this one. Just the right amount of soft focus and points of detail. Good job!

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on May 19, 2011 at 12:05 PM

I prefer the f22 version, because the details add interest to the photo. I love the comp. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 19, 2011 at 2:31 PM

Both are beautiful. I think the f8 version is probably more "artistic" in some senses, but the f22 version is amazingly and beautiful detailed. Your setup and composition are, as always, perfect.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 19, 2011 at 3:58 PM

They are both really great Bill. I honestly would have a hard time deciding between the two. Great vision and execution.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on May 19, 2011 at 7:13 PM

Love it Bill. Very pleasing to the eye. I really like how you placed the flowers facing opposite ways.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 19, 2011 at 7:50 PM

Much prefer the F/22 version, Bill. I love the golden hues in this variety.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 19, 2011 at 8:47 PM

Bill:
I vote for the F22.

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on May 20, 2011 at 2:35 PM

Bill, thanks for not giving up on me. There is always some hope. I really appreciate your constructive feedback and I still have a few floral shots. I will try to stay loyal. About these two shots, I prefer the first one. Shallower DOF works for me better, is less distructing and draws attention to the delicate elements of the foreground flower. Chris

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 21, 2011 at 8:08 AM

Well, they're both beauties, Bill, with wonderfully delicate colouring, top notch composition and great detail. Must admit I think the f22 version, with more emphasis on the play of the stamens pointing in different directions, is my preference.

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on May 23, 2011 at 1:58 PM

I vote for the f22 as well Bill, well done !!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on May 23, 2011 at 5:20 PM

Beautiful subjects and presentation Bill. I vote for the second or F22 version too. Thanks for the lesson in settings that really show how knowing your camera settings can change the overall effect.

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