Painted Sunshine & repost

To me, this has a dream-like quality with the extreme softness in the yet recognizable sun flowers contrasted against the crispness of the paintbrush where discrete dew drops are visible in the larger view. I also like the diagonal orientation of the subject leaning toward the right.

I think that it might have been even stronger had there been better color contrast between two orange portions of the subject; one at the bottom center and the other atop the one leaning to the right. My eye is attracted to red / orange in this, and having the sharp red-orange petals close to a very soft red-orange background petal detracts a little, perhaps, from the effect that might have been had otherwise.

The other thing I thought about was the bit of sharp red petal peeking in along the left edge. It may kind of balance the subject somewhat, but I tried a smaller 3:2 aspect ratio crop moved over to the right side or a 5:4 more centered, so that the subject starts at the bottom at roughly the left vertical third and goes right to roughly the right vertical third. You might want to consider a crop like this to see if you think it helps to simplify what it is you are going for.

A superb image, Dennis. Doubtless you could have processed this in a number of ways, but I really like the interplay of colour and especially of the sharp and soft elements, Free and airy, this is a delight for the eye !!

This image says "Spring" and "Sunshine". I like the airy feel that you have created. Interesting color on the Paintbrush. I usually see the Indian Paintbrush here, which has a deeper red color.

I like this as is Dennis. There is enough to keep me just looking at everything in this image. Well thought out composition in my opinion.
Bob

Dennis: Really good selective focus and comp. Love the color of the paintbrush and the BG. I would almost certainly crop the orange on the left side and then print large.>=))>

Love the contrast of colour and the little peek a boo vignette with the cramming of the yellow flowers.

I'm with Bill on this one, Dennis. I like this a lot except for the orange/brown left edge. I think this is just too close to the edge, making the image look cut off. Otherwise, very nice.

Here's a version following suggestions to remove the orange on the left. I think it's an improvement. Thanks,

I think this is gorgeous Dennis, everything about it, I would definitely print and frame this. I'm sticking with your original post. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

Great colors and a very nice effect from the cram Dennis. I like the results.

Nathan

Oh, and I prefer version 2 Dennis!

Nathan

Dennis: The repost is a home run IMO. >=))>

Hi Dennis Glad to get my server working. the repost is even better beautifully composed with awesome color
Albert Darmo