Grace and Beauty

© Michelle Alton

Grace and Beauty

Uploaded: July 21, 2014 | Entered: July 21, 2014 03:04:22

Description


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Someone once said to me that they believed the Dogwood was the most graceful and beautiful plant in Nature.
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Well I haven't seen every plant on this Earth, but in my limited experience, I definitely agree.
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This is on a tiny red dogwood that lines our driveway. I shot it this past Spring, but didn't like the blue sky background on the right. Last night I found the solution, and totally desaturated the blue. Now it's fit for posting. Not sure about the twig in the upper right.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 500, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 249.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Debbie Bray July 21, 2014

The twig doesn't really bother me much, as it seems to help frame this beauty, Michelle. I have never seen a dogwood, so I can't comment either, but it does look very beautiful. (Probably I would clone out the twig :) ) #1580034

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 21, 2014

Beautiful dogwood capture. Like the pink dogwood the best. I would clone out the twig too. #11089261

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 21, 2014

Wonderful lines on this beautiful capture, Michelle. #11089282

Ray Thoms July 21, 2014

Beautiful capture Michelle....love the colour #11089293

Michael Frazier level-classic July 21, 2014

Great color, and comp on this Michelle. #11089372

Emile Abbott level-deluxe July 21, 2014

Superb color and presentation, Michelle. To twig or not.? #11089553

Kathy Reeves July 21, 2014

Beautiful image, Michelle, the colors are wonderful. The twig does not bother me. #11089728

John Connolly July 21, 2014

A beautiful flower and presentation Michelle! I too would clone the twig out! #11089785

Carol L. Fowler July 21, 2014

Lovely capture #11089910

Tiia Vissak July 22, 2014

great colors, details & dof! #11090459

Linda A. Braddock August 01, 2014

Michelle, Beautiful! #11098420

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