Life's a Crowd

Gallery: FloraPosted August 24, 201267 views11 comments

On the corner of a busy area in my downtown was a small group of these flowers. I worked with them a couple of times, though it was a little uncomfortable with all the passerby, etc....
This is one of my favorites I captured, because of the soft overall feeling and slight edges. I especially liked the out of focus stem.
I cleaned up several very small pieces of white debris on the petals.

Nikon D200, 60mm, f/4.2, 1/125, ISO 250.

All comments and critiques appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
Jaymes

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on August 24, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Nice soft artistic image. I like the composition.

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on August 25, 2012 at 12:37 AM

I will echo what Richard said - very nice, soft, artistic image. The comp and softness give it a very soothing mood. Nice job!

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on August 25, 2012 at 6:53 AM

Very colorful and artistic, Jaymes! Works well for me, I could hang it on my wall.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 25, 2012 at 3:18 PM

Certainly a peaceful looking image, especially in view of your comments about making it. I, too, love the soft feel to this. Excellent shallow focus work. Very creative.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 26, 2012 at 7:32 AM

I always enjoy images of floral "from the far side". I don't take or enough, nor are they anywhere as well done as this Jaymes. I really like the overall soft look of this.
Bob

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 26, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Soft and alluring. I can't image trying to shoot with people all around. Must be distracting to say the least but you came away with a truly beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 26, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Hi Jaymes

Very creative! The soft look gives it a impressionist effect. beautiful

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 26, 2012 at 9:06 PM

Jaymes - Nice colors and a very artistic take on a poppy. I would have tried a slightly different POF) like the point of contact of the flower with the stem.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 26, 2012 at 9:35 PM

Beautifully simple and soft abstract, Jaymes! I really like your POV from below and only showing part of the flower. Great comp too with the stem on the right and the flower leaning to the left. Lovely!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 27, 2012 at 5:34 AM

Jaymes:
I like the softness and the color here. However, this image is not working for me as there is not enough details to hold my interest. Ram's suggestion on focusing at where the stem join the flower is an excellent on.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on August 27, 2012 at 6:48 PM

Lovely soft feel to this shot Jaymes, beautiful colours and comp. !

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