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Posted by Christopher Mitche on April 8, 2010 at 7:32 PM
Tulips
Taken today across the street in-between hail storms.
D200
70-300 VR
ISO 100
1/200 F5
Posted by Greg Vaughn on April 9, 2010 at 12:24 AM
I really like the imperfect mirror-image symetry of the two front petals, and the just-right depth of field. If it were my photo, I'd crop the right side to eliminate that dark spot, maybe even cropping it more to get rid of the white area next to the dark.
Posted by Craig Strand on April 9, 2010 at 12:54 AM
Love the comp. Greg, wonderful color!
Posted by Catherine Reilly on April 9, 2010 at 4:34 AM
Mmmmm, this is delicious. Gorgeous color of the tulip and complementary colors in the comp. I like the gracefully arching leaf coming over the flower. I think it's a nice frame and makes the flower look a little more off-center. The black/white area that Greg mentions is a distraction, because the rest is so harmonious. If this were mine, I'd paint the color of the ulc into the offending spot. Cloner and a nice soft brush… Oh, boy!
Posted by Christopher Mitche on April 9, 2010 at 8:49 AM
Thanks for your comments and suggestions. I will see how I'm going to fix the spot.
Posted by David Bostock on April 9, 2010 at 8:15 PM
I agree with the others, this is a really wonderful shot with some excellent color.