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Standing tall

© Rita K. Connell

Standing tall

Uploaded: August 31, 2013

Description

I loved that the grass had its own angle while the flowers had it own.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 260.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Stephen Shoff August 31, 2013

Yes, that makes this image very nicely unique. I also like the bluish hues to the trass as an uncommon color theme this type of image.

How does the center of flower look to you at full size? At the reduced size I can't see any detail in a large portion of it, and I miss it. Some selective sharpening and raising the shadows might bring that detail out a little better.

there is also the bright pinpoint of light that probably should be cloned out. #1542677

Kristin Duff September 01, 2013

Love the composition Rita, Rudbeckia and Blue oat grass make a stunning combination...would like to see some more of these! #10828702

Susan Williams September 01, 2013

I really like the composition and the background, Rita. It seems a little soft, so I wonder if darkening the background just a little would make the flower stand out a little more, and I agree with Stephen that selective sharpening and coaxing more detail out of the center would help. #10828873

Michael Kelly level-deluxe September 01, 2013

Very nice Rita! I like the diagonal grass in the BG and the overall color and BG are wonderful. Not sure the BG needs to be darker, but I do agree with Stephens suggestions. Would not mind seeing the darker BG to see what that would do. #10828908

Rita K. Connell level-classic September 01, 2013

thanks everyone here is the suggestion I lighten the center of the flower a tad and took out pin light and sharpen and darken the edge a tad. #10829057

Teresa H. Hunt September 01, 2013

Beautiful Rita! I think the edits look great. #10829115

Dale Hardin September 01, 2013

Wonderful composition, Rita. Love the background and it's color. The edits works really well. #10829333

Stephen Shoff September 01, 2013

I think that's better, too. #10829452

Beth Spencer September 02, 2013

Your edit looks great, just what it needed! The background works well in this one, #10829713

Jeff E Jensen September 02, 2013

Yup, the edit is a nice improvement. #10830863

Elaine Hessler September 03, 2013

Sorry I am late on this-the edit looks much improved. I can see more detail in this one. Very pretty! #10831970

Peter W. Marks September 04, 2013

And I am even later, sorry Rita. It is the very different composition of this flower and grass image that really makes this. #10833062

Rita K. Connell level-classic September 05, 2013

thank you everyone I think the edit looks best also #10833922

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