Prairie Smoke Buds

Gallery: FloraPosted August 12, 201372 views6 comments

Canon7D, Canon60mm2.8lens,1/200sec,f5.0,ISO400. On tripod. Approx 70% of original. Taken backlit by early morning sun. Some BG adjustment on PS.

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6 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 12, 2013 at 8:24 PM

Lovely backlighting! A difficult shot with the busy and similar background. After careful consideration, I would try for lightened mid-tones (around 50% to 60%) and compare the two. I think the flowerlets and stalk would stand out a bit better, but that is a subjective conclusion on my part. I like it, either way.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 12, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Roger - I like the orientation of the 3 buds and the fine hairs on the stem. It looks a bit dark as posted - may be try brightening a bit ?

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 12, 2013 at 9:20 PM

Love the composition and the natural arrangement of the blooms. Both suggestions are things that might give some improvement but this is beautiful as it is.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

Hi Roger

Excellent detail, The backlight gives a dramatic color and BG. love it !!

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 12, 2013 at 9:35 PM

Interesting, Roger. I like the pretty and usual (for me) subject. I'm uncertain about the processing as I see a lot of curious shapes and lines in the bg.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 14, 2013 at 5:51 PM

I like Ram's suggestion for brightening. I do like the rich colors and detail of the "hairs."

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