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Simple Daisy 2

© Dave Winchell

Simple Daisy 2

Uploaded: August 03, 2007

Description

Exif: F Number: 6, Exposure Bias Value: +2, Exposure Time: 5/300, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, White Balance: manual white balance, Focal Length: 86mm, Camera Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Dave Winchell August 03, 2007

This is my first attempt at photo still. The background is wax paper with the stem coming through. This was taken in a bay window with only natural lighting.
7/29/2007 2:59:08 PM


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member since: 4/25/2006 Good stuff Dave. Very simple comp, terrific light. Great color in the flower. The flower looks it could use a bit of sharpening though..

7/30/2007 11:07:29 AM


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Dave Winchell August 03, 2007

Thanks Dave! I appreciate the resources and the time you take to review and assist me with my work. Dave #4596845

David Pratt August 03, 2007

Much better Dave. You can see the detail in the flower. Good stuff. #4596916

Diana D. Dale August 03, 2007

I love the simplicity it has and I agree the unsharp masked helped. #4596924

Kimi A. Phillips August 03, 2007

Ahhh...simply lovely! Yes, the unsharp helped with the detail alot! Good job! #4597290

Dave Winchell August 03, 2007

David, Diana & Kimi, thank you so much for your kind reviews of my first flower attempt.

Dave, your assistance with sharpening really was indispensable. The link you sent me was fantastic. Dave #4597419

Dianna Hauf August 03, 2007

A very beautiful piece of still art, Dave! Love it's simplicity! #4597907

David Pratt August 03, 2007

Dave, I am glad I could help out, just passing along what I learned from my friend Steve. #4598500

Steve M. Harrington August 03, 2007

I thought I felt my ears burning! :)
Yeah, the USM makes a big difference, Dave. I like the simplicity of this shot.
Steve #4598576

Dave Winchell August 04, 2007

Dianna, Dave & Steve, Thanks for your comments. I am pleased you like my flower attempt. Dave #4599392

William Johnson August 10, 2007

Nice use of simple props Dave, very effective agauinst the window light. Bill J. #4629663

Dave Winchell August 10, 2007

Thanks Bill. I appreciate you taking the time to look. Dave #4629930

Mitch Spence level-classic August 10, 2007

Yep, yep, sharpening's good. Made it pop as it should and, as I'm sure, your original did. Nice thinking here and lovely lines and color. #4630215

Dave Winchell August 10, 2007

Thank you Mitch. It was a lesson learned. #4630268

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett August 29, 2007

Nice work here, Dave ... excellent color and detail (corrected Version)

Steve #4720687

Dave Winchell August 30, 2007

Thank you Steve. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. #4725756

Lynn Haack September 12, 2007

Dave...I really like the white BG....the bright yellow flower is very cheerful...and the colors are amazing! Excellent, artful image. Lynn #4783666

Dave Winchell September 13, 2007

Thanks for sharing your comments Lynn. It means a lot. Dave #4784843

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