Easter lily
Uploaded: May 10, 2011
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 58.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90
Jeff E Jensen May 10, 2011
At first, I thought this was one of Mike's. This is beautiful, Rita. The lighting is great. Well done. #1376078Rita K. Connell May 11, 2011
thank you jeff you couldn't have pay me a better compliment, you made my day. #9399276Aimee C. Eisaman May 11, 2011
Wow...so beautiful on that black background. The lighting is sweet! :~) You may want to reduce the noise on the stem area, but it's not a big deal. Yeah there are probably blown out areas on the petals, but honestly I'm not bothered by them because I see this flower as having a slightly reflective property to it. Like it's a bit shiny and the lighting as is looks natural. Lovely! #9399719Teresa H. Hunt May 11, 2011
This is really beautiful Rita. I love the white against the black background. #9399825Michael Kelly May 11, 2011
Beautiful Rita. Great Detail and the black BG is wonderful with the white. I don't think this shot needs a thing but a gold ticket.I agree with Aimee's comment about the white and think it is appropriate for this flower also. #9400172
Beth Spencer May 11, 2011
Absolutely Beautiful as is!!Rita K. Connell May 12, 2011
thank you all so much, since I fractor two ribs easter weekend I haven't been able to get out much so I bought this one. this was done with a black blanket behind it and totally window light, but it was not direct sunlight. beth my setting was f/6.3 1/400 58mm #9401245Anthony L. Mancuso May 12, 2011
Excellent lighting and detail Rita! I do agree with Aimee about the noise in the greens. I think you could safely apply a heavy dose of selective noise reduction to the area since there is no detail there to lose. #9401247Peter W. Marks May 12, 2011
I'm depressed. Do I need a new monitor or some laser eye surgery as I don't see any noise on the stem? With a blurred background like this I just am not seeing this.Rita K. Connell May 12, 2011
thank you tony and pete, I am with you pete don't see noise as much as softness so I wouldn't go get laser surgery yet....LOL #9401685Carla Capra Anderson May 12, 2011
Hi Rita;Rita K. Connell May 12, 2011
thanks for the confidence carla #9402154Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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