It's so good to hold that macro lens after quite some time. First thing I saw today was this Damsel hanging on a Heath Spotted-Orchid.
A very nice combination
I like this Edwin. I like the way you have a lot of the flower in and the insect just adds to the interest. You wonder what is the pic?- flower or insect
However !!!!! Try dropping the gamma to about 0.70.
I love beefy images . Try it and see what you think. I personally go for darker pics.
( Idon't mess with levels, histograms, etc, etc. Just drop the the old gamma bits !!)
Cheers
John
Yes !! Thats better in MHOI
(now contrast up a bit ! ) I know this is daft and other people will,have better ideas on getting the same result "!
Edwin do you mind if I copy this and post one of what I would do ?
Cheers
John
PS Sorry I,ve tried and yours is better !!
John
Posted by eric weight on June 13, 2008 at 12:24 AM
It's lovely Edwin and I do think that toning down the flower has helped. It is an attractive plant and it was a shame not to see the colour in the petals so clearly. Eric
a very attractive image Edwin, I think I prefer the original! The composition is very nice.
Matt
Posted by Andy Astbury on June 13, 2008 at 3:20 AM
Well Ed the first post looks the best of the three to me - I can't see one area of popped white, infact I can't see one area of 255,255,255 anywhere except on the odd petal edge - so go figure
It's a very nice shot matey
As John alludes to, the orchid is a bit dominant, but it's a nice change from the 'in your face' macro shots.
Interesting to read that everyone has his own personal taste. For me the second works best but the first is imho not too bright. It still works for me.
This is gorgeous - the orchid looks to be in good nick, and the placement of the visitor couldn't be much better even if you tried - all topped off by a perfect background. A great combo of elements.
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20 repliesA very nice combination
iso 200 1/30 sec. F10 Sigma 150/2.8 no flash
Edwin Kats
However !!!!! Try dropping the gamma to about 0.70.
I love beefy images . Try it and see what you think. I personally go for darker pics.
( Idon't mess with levels, histograms, etc, etc. Just drop the the old gamma bits !!)
Cheers
John
Edwin Kats
Try it for yourself. Its only my personal view.
Cheers
John
This time I just toned down the white leaves/flowers.
Edwin Kats
(now contrast up a bit ! ) I know this is daft and other people will,have better ideas on getting the same result "!
Edwin do you mind if I copy this and post one of what I would do ?
Cheers
John
PS Sorry I,ve tried and yours is better !!
John
Matt
It's a very nice shot matey
As John alludes to, the orchid is a bit dominant, but it's a nice change from the 'in your face' macro shots.
Nice one matey
Interesting to read that everyone has his own personal taste. For me the second works best but the first is imho not too bright. It still works for me.
Thanks guys
Edwin Kats
Not sure how I came to pass this by. I really like this and I have to say, the first one does it for em.
It's certainly not too bright and having had a quick download and check, I can't find any blown highlights.
As you say, each to their own and either way, it's a lovely photograph
Barrie
Great shot mate!
Love the setting!
Greetings,
Jeroen Stel
The damsel is such a cool adition to an already very nice orchid image
Dave
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