Softly

Gallery: FloraPosted February 19, 20151,082 views14 comments

This is for Phil, since he asked to see the Crocus at f4. But I hope you all enjoy. Kind of an "interesting" plane of focus through this image. I wish you'd tell what you think of it, or if you even notice it, for the good or the worse. All comments appreciated, of course.
Thanks.

D750, 100mm micro, circ.pol., handheld; f4.5, 1/640, ISO 320. (This group was in brighter light.) Ps 5.5, NIK Viveza.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on February 19, 2015 at 6:36 AM

I prefer this version, Catherine, not because of the shallower dof/pof, but because this version does not have a large oof petal dead center. The oof petal in this one is in the lrc, with the pof perfectly placed in the right, lower focal point. As a very minor nit, I do wish the yellow center was not in the lrc. Both are excellent, but I give a slight edge to this one.

Our temp here is currently -1, and we are going down to -15 tonight. Nice to see your crocus images, though. Spring will be here in just 2 months.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on February 19, 2015 at 12:18 PM

This works really well for me Catherine. The sharp focus of the center of that second crocus stands out perfectly. Excellent plane of focus in the image. I really like it!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 19, 2015 at 1:30 PM

I definitely give the edge to this one, I will echo Nathan's critique and add that Spring was here. Then it left!

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on February 19, 2015 at 1:30 PM

I really like your ocus work in this image, Catherine. Very different from the previous one, hard to choose, but I think I'd choose this one!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 20, 2015 at 9:36 AM

Catherine: Most excellent. I like your POF/DOF choice here and I'm still enamored with the color palette. Also, good call on the CPL which I think is a much underutilized tool for Flora photography. Keep 'em coming! >=))>

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on February 20, 2015 at 10:07 AM

I like the composition and softer color palette of this image. At temps in the minus column a glimpse of spring is surely welcome. Send some hope of spring to the East Coast.

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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on February 20, 2015 at 4:50 PM

Beautiful image Catherine! I totally agree with the others about the point of focus and depth, and the soft colors. Also excellent lighting.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 21, 2015 at 11:55 AM

Spring beauty ! Lovely shot !

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 23, 2015 at 6:08 AM

This is really lovely, Catherine - a full blooded take with a very attractive, circling composition. I think your dof choice is just right too.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 25, 2015 at 5:54 PM

Catherine, I agree with all the positive comments above and add my compliments. I can't see anything for a critique. Bravo!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 28, 2015 at 3:28 AM

Very well deserved Catherine!

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Comment posted by Kate Silvia on February 28, 2015 at 2:20 PM

Congrats on the weekly pick! Just gorgeous!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 28, 2015 at 6:33 PM

Many congratulations on the WP, Catherine - for a very lovely image !!!

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on June 2, 2015 at 10:42 PM

Hey Catherine,
This is just lovely with great colors and a nice feeling to the overall composition.
Congratulations on the WP . . . devil

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