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High Yellow 2
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High Yellow 2

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted March 17, 2013149 views6 comments
Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/6 @ f11

Okay, attempt number 2. I like the comp of this better than the first but do appreciate your insights regarding the HK/low contrast. >=))>

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 17, 2013 at 8:00 PM
HK gives this a wonderful pastel palette and a painterly, watercolor wash look. I really like this, Bill. It's different, creative and refreshing. Good comp, too.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 18, 2013 at 6:32 PM
Yes, I like this one better, Bill. :smile: More unique comp and better visibility of the leaf and flower. The high-key processing in this image gives a soft, pastel look. Agree with Catherine that it has a painterly, watercolor wash look.
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM
Well composed, better than the first, but I still feel it is too washed looking for me. :smile:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 18, 2013 at 9:16 PM
I love the composition of this Bill but for me, it might be a little too washed.
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 20, 2013 at 6:26 AM
This certainly works much better for me than the first, Bill - the composition seems quite a bit stronger. My only nit is the high sat of the yellows along the inner edges of the flower - this brings a slightly too bright note I feel, whereas the pale mauve tinges and the textures in the lower part of the flower are a delight.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on March 31, 2013 at 11:34 AM
The more I look at this , the more I like it, I find it very appealing, and very different. The washed look works for me. Beautifully seen and presented Bill.
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments