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ButterflyBlue Pincushion
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ButterflyBlue Pincushion

by Allen Pearson

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted December 13, 2011121 views4 comments

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4 comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on December 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Hi Allen. Welcome to NPN! The color of this flower really shows up beautifully against the black background. I like your focus on the center of the flower but I would wish the flower would be angled so more of the center was visible and less of the out of focus petals in the front. Just a tad more space at the bottom of the flower would also be helpful so the lowest petal has some breathing room. The hint of purple in the top left corner adds an interesting element.

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Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Pearson on December 17, 2011 at 4:50 AM
Thank you Carolyn. Thank you for your comments and advice, I see what you mean. I'll keep your tips in mind! Very helpful.
Registered on December 22, 2007, 9 Posts, 7 Comments
Comment posted by Spencer Cake on December 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM
Hello again Allen,

I agree with Carolyn's remarks. I like the distance from flower and it's vibrance. Clearer focus on nearer pedals would have enhanced it.

Spencer
Fairfax, Va.

Registered on November 28, 2011, 39 Posts, 34 Comments
Comment posted by Allen Pearson on December 29, 2011 at 4:35 AM
Thank you Spencer- I see what you mean. My focus was to be the center of the flower- but it would be better enhanced if the petals were in focus.
Registered on December 22, 2007, 9 Posts, 7 Comments