Posted by Scott Bean on September 13, 2009 at 5:28 PM
The wild flowers are still fantastic around here this year. Last night wasn't good for the wide view so I opted to shoot close ups. I can't decide about this shot, is the blossom in the upper right corner too distracting? Thanks in advance!
Canon 40D, Canon 100-400@300mm, ISO 800, f5.6, 1/80
Posted by Rob Graham on September 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM
I like the dof and detail, the upper blossom is distracting to me, the background colors and soft details compliments the main flower
Posted by Darren Huski on September 13, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Very nice. The background color really adds to it. Kudos!
Posted by David Hatfield on September 14, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Very nice, Scott! The blues contrasting with the yellow/gold background is a real treat!
As to the bloom in the corner--I think that's a toss-up. I don't necessarily find it distracting as just unnecessary to the composition. If you get rid of it, I'd also eliminate the small "sprig" coming out of the right edge about midway down in the shot.
Lovely picture!
Dave Hatfield
Posted by Ken Bachman on September 14, 2009 at 8:38 PM
Scott, I really like the overall color and the details on the stem. I have to agree with Rob though about the URC, it is a bit of a distraction. You are right, the fall flowers are real special this year, this looks like Blue Sage, and there must have been some Goldenrod in the vicinity from the color of the background. Very nice.
Posted by Ed Cooley on September 14, 2009 at 9:14 PM
Awesome colors. Thanks for posting Scott.
Posted by Bill Dark on September 15, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Love the color in this, Scott. I'd have to go along with the others about cloning the URC.
Posted by Gale Rainwater on September 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM
Scott the beautiful background really makes this shot for me.
Posted by Karla Hall on September 15, 2009 at 8:44 PM
Scott, fantastic color....Would definitely clone the corner out. The stark blue against the gold is breathtaking...It's a keeper!
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on September 16, 2009 at 3:06 PM
The color combination really works here Scott. I like how the 300 mm focal length separated your subject from the bg. It looks like you may have done a little selective blurring to the bg. I'm for cloning out the UR blooms and leaf at RC.
Discussion
9 repliesCanon 40D, Canon 100-400@300mm, ISO 800, f5.6, 1/80
As to the bloom in the corner--I think that's a toss-up. I don't necessarily find it distracting as just unnecessary to the composition. If you get rid of it, I'd also eliminate the small "sprig" coming out of the right edge about midway down in the shot.
Lovely picture!
Dave Hatfield
Good work on this wildflower portrait.