Cheating

Gallery: FloraPosted January 30, 2016247 views6 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/15 @ f11, -1.7FF

Because of our warm climate northern flowers like crocus and tulips have stymied my master gardener. Not to be deterred though, Chrissy bought some in decorative vases/pots and brought them home this week. I put this little beauty in the window for back light and then tossed a little fill flash for good measure. I do have some comps without the leaf but I liked its addition to the frame. All comments welcome.>=))>

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6 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 30, 2016 at 5:00 PM

Nice composition and choice of focal plain, Bill. The leaf works for me.

devil

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on January 30, 2016 at 7:03 PM

I agree with Dennis's comments except the leaf does not work for me.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 30, 2016 at 7:43 PM

What's not to like about the flower? Good complementary colors and focus where it needs to be. The leaf is weak point, admittedly, but it is not particularly obtrusive. cool

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 30, 2016 at 8:34 PM

Well done, Bill. Love the look of the flower due to the comp, excellent backlighting, and contrasting colors. Interesting that you like and included the leaf in the frame. I probably would not include it, but that's obviously just a matter of personal choice. crying

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 31, 2016 at 1:01 AM

The leaf, being so blurry, doesn't work for me. You might brighten up the flower, so the backlighting looks like it's shining through the flower more. But, definitely, a beautifully colored, sharp flower!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on January 31, 2016 at 2:05 AM

With it being OOF, I am not sure that the leaf works for me. The color does, and the lighting is excellent. I really like it overall and I am looking forward to seeing comps without the leaf. Glad that you got some tulips to shoot.

Nathan

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