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Dogwoods along the Merced

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Posted by Richard Sogn on May 21, 2007 at 11:05 PM
Dogwoods along the Merced
This was taken just after sunrise along the Merced in Yosemite. Comments/suggestions appreciated.

Nikon D200: 18-200 mm @ 82 mm, 2.5 sec. @ f/32, no filters.
Posted by Marc Adamus on May 21, 2007 at 11:16 PM
I don't know, Richard. I like the contrasts but the greens look a little strong to me and the leaves seem to lack an outline - if that makes sense. Did you do any blending or any work on the edges? Small dust spots at middle right and lower center also.
Posted by Erik Lundh on May 21, 2007 at 11:28 PM
Marc took the words right out of my mouth. Especially with the detail lacking in the white pedals.
Posted by Richard Sogn on May 21, 2007 at 11:35 PM
Thanks for your suggestions. I'll keep working at it.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on May 22, 2007 at 1:38 AM
Beautiful in ways but needs some detail in the flowers... there is a crispness missing that I've seen in similar shots. Good luck !!
Posted by Richard Sogn on May 22, 2007 at 3:13 AM
I've tried to rework the photograph, trying to show more details in the flowers, tone down the greens, sharpen the leaves.
Posted by Marc Adamus on May 22, 2007 at 11:55 AM
You nailed it this time, Richard! Man, that is NICE! :toast:
Posted by Zack Schnepf on May 22, 2007 at 12:09 PM
Yep, nice job on the rework, this is much better. Great detail study you have here! :toast:
Posted by Rick Lundh on May 22, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Second version is very nice!