Re-post: Sunflower

Gallery: FloraPosted October 22, 201180 views4 comments

Thank you everyone who commented/ supported/ critiqued my original posting of this sunflower. I spent a little more time with this image in PSE9, and really brought the image to life (I think so, anyway).

Canon EOS 60D
Lens: Sigma DG 120-400mm 1:4.5-5.6 APO OS HSM
Focal Length: 400mm
f11
Shutter 1/1000
ISO 400

Cropped for composition.

Comments and constructive criticism is greatly appreciated.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 22, 2011 at 9:27 PM

Beautiful sunflower. Excellent light and DOF. IMO left side cropping would improve overal presentation. It is much nicer without black frame (see larger view). Nicely done Mark.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 22, 2011 at 10:22 PM

Mark: Just what the doctor ordered! Really nice work on this repost. Bravo! >=))>

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 23, 2011 at 7:54 AM

Mark, I did not comment on the original. I agree that the repost certainly pops more, but I find that the brightness emphasizes the business of the background. I agree with Miro about cropping the left side and putting the focus of the image on the sunflower itself.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on October 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM

You nailed this one Mark. Fine work in my opinion.
Bob

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