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Sunscape Osteospermum + repost
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Sunscape Osteospermum + repost

by Ed Lowe

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 17, 2016123 views4 comments
Nikon D 700
Sigma 185 macro
f 4.5 @ 1/50 sec.
ISO 200
tripod and cable release

I had just wanted the center of the flower sharp and would let the petals go soft for a dreamy effect, hence the wide f stop. Just curious how this works for everyone.

Thanks for looking and leaving aa comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Yun Gao on March 19, 2016 at 12:46 AM
The wide f stop works for me. I really like the wavy petals. I wish the center of the flower was higher in the frame. Fine as posted too. Well done!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 19, 2016 at 7:52 AM
I like the shallow and selective focus, Ed. It creates a real sense of movement in the "waiving" petals. Very nicely composed as well.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 24, 2016 at 10:36 AM
I think your approach worked well, Ed.  The sharpness of the center looks great and the softness of the background does indeed add a dreamy feeling.  I get a feeling of white flames from the petals on the right.  I also like the bits of purple texture in the petals.  Have you tried this as a vertical?
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 28, 2016 at 4:47 PM
That is a good idea, Mark. I had not thought of that.

Ed
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