Late Summer 6

Gallery: FloraPosted October 7, 20151,696 views10 comments

Hi all.

I have some more dahlia shots that I have been working on. With this one, I have played with the curves some. Please let me know if you have a preference. Any and all thoughts appreciated.

Nathan

Nikon D7000, Sigma 180 macro, tripod, ISO 400, f22, curves adjustment

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 7, 2015 at 1:27 AM

This is the original (at least without curves changes).

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Brown on October 7, 2015 at 9:03 AM

I prefer the previous image Nathan, the darker area at the top I find slightly distracting. Also the previous image had a lovely pastal colour range throughout which I liked very much. The lighting on this image looks slightly unbalanced. Graham

Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 7, 2015 at 12:09 PM

Good thoughts Graham. Thanks for those. I was going for a bit more dramatic light/gradients, but maybe it does not work with this bloom. Thanks for your honest opinions, I appreciate them.

Nathan

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 7, 2015 at 8:31 PM

I like the original post a bit more than the repost, Nathan. Has a little more pop but it still well controlled. Theses are all good, however, and it's difficult to pick one that's clearly better than the others (as between LS 5 and the two versions of LS 6).

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

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM

Gorgeous, Nathan ! Love the strong swing from light to dark and from warm to cool in the curves version - definitely to my taste that one, though the original is lovely too. Superb composition - very dynamic. devil

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on October 8, 2015 at 11:24 AM

I like the post copy, rather than the comment copy, mostly because of the warmer tones. Your last post is the one I prefer above all in the series. This one is good, but I wish you had pulled back a little on the gradient. These all remind me strongly of Georgia O'Keeffe paintings. cool

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on October 8, 2015 at 9:31 PM

Such a great demonstration of how curves can enhance a photo. I love the curves version for all the subtle colors that it brings out and the greater emphasis on form and light. Very beautiful and painterly.

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on October 9, 2015 at 7:38 PM

I think it would depend on my mood and the use to which the image was put, Nathan. The one with the curves adjustment really has some nice pop to it and is an attention grabbler. The softer image has it's own appeal, however. A very nice angle on the blossom.

devil

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 10, 2015 at 10:42 AM

HI Nathan crying I too like the softer version. without the curves. what i do love is your excellent capture of the composition of the form of the petals devil

Albert Darmo

Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 10, 2015 at 2:06 PM

Nathan: Viewing this after Late Summer 7. The processing on both is excellent and I much prefer the curves versions over the original captured. I do prefer the comp and portrait orientation on Late Summer 7. Most excellent on both.>=))>

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