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Another perspective

by Doris Burdick

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 23, 201191 views4 comments
This is a studio set-up taken indoors, backlight from a hand held flashlight. Processed in LR3.

I wanted a different perspective on this zinnia. I like the color combination but, I am not sure if the base of the bloom occupies too much space in the image. Your comments please.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by John Kerr on July 23, 2011 at 9:32 PM
I like this as is. The stem anchors the image for me and the patterns in the green base adds interest. Wonderful colors.
Registered on October 28, 2009, 111 Posts, 1070 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on July 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM
I think this is wonderful. The scalloped pattern is so beautiful - especially with the dynamic borders on some of the edges. The details at the base of the bloom are just beautiful. The soft color palette works very well too. And if the eye is tempted to wander, the leading lines of the petals gently return our attention to those gorgeous details and colors.
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by David Spindle on July 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM
It looks wonderful to me as it is. The base seems to lightly "glow", and the surrounding color of the petals is beautiful!
Registered on July 25, 2011, 16 Posts, 45 Comments
Comment posted by Mohammad Hosseini on August 1, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Yes It does occupy lots of space, and what is wrong about that? It is sharp, interesting color and wonderful geometric lines. I like it.
Registered on May 16, 2011, 15 Posts, 301 Comments