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Calla Lily

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8 replies
Posted by Christopher Mitche on April 29, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Shot yesterday in the backyard.
D200
16-85 VR @ 85mm
iso 100
F 5.6
Posted by Craig Strand on April 29, 2010 at 1:31 PM
Hi Christopher, I like this a lot, your view from the top down works very well and your selective DOF looks great too. My monitor is calibrated and the red is really popping. It looks like the lily's red is really vivid, but perhaps needing a small desaturation adjustment. Disclaimer-colorblindness insist that I comment on color with caution. Red is usually not a problem for me, I would leave it as is, unless others make the same comment.
Craig
Posted by Christopher Mitche on April 29, 2010 at 7:05 PM
Thanks Craig, my monitor is not calibrated (my next purchase I guess) and it is a bit on the red side. I guess we will leave it up to the others. :argue:
Posted by David Bostock on April 29, 2010 at 11:37 PM
I would agree with the de-saturation. Just a touch. The image is incredibly strong, three-dimensional. It really draws the viewer into the image. Very impressive shot, Christopher. :toast:
Posted by Jack Graham on May 1, 2010 at 2:42 AM
WOW!!!!! I feel like I'm back in the 60-70's!!
JG
Posted by Scott Smorra on May 1, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Beautiful curving lines here Christopher. The reds and greens look great together.
Posted by wade pettitt on May 2, 2010 at 10:10 PM
Christopher, this is really great. An unusual and creative comp that really works. I do think some saturation adjustment is needed. Well done!. :smile:
Posted by Christopher Mitche on May 3, 2010 at 10:29 AM
Thanks everyone for your feedback.
Posted by John Williams on May 5, 2010 at 10:04 AM
What a mind-bender! I'll echo the above, especially how cool the comp is. Very creative.