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Standing Guard

© Beth Spencer

Standing Guard

Uploaded: March 07, 2014

Description

Canon 7D, Canon 70-200mm 2.8 lens, f/13, 1/250, ISO 100

Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: -1.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 115.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Beth Spencer March 09, 2014

These are my Cone flowers from last year, I was out the other day and looking for signs of spring! No tulips in my yard, but these guys were catching some light and my eye! #1566267

Stephen Shoff March 09, 2014

I like "Standng Guard". I think the stems need to be selectively lightened so that they stand out better. I also think you may only need 3 stems rather than 4. The right one is a little too far off to the side (or move it in some).

I am a little concerned, though, that the image isn't quite sharp enough even though at this size it looks pretty good. Your second image is a bit soft.

I like the color contrast in "Seed Pods", but think the POV isn't quite right, and the pods needed more side to front light rather than side to back light for best effect. #10996678

Rita K. Connell level-classic March 10, 2014

I love standing guard the lighting is very nice with the trunk of the tree darker makes for a great shot. Its amazing what we see when we look down. well done Beth. #10996958

Dale Hardin March 10, 2014

Agree with Stephen's assessment, Beth. On "standing guard" a simple crop to remove the right stem would help. #10997075

Peter W. Marks March 10, 2014

It just reminds me that our yard is a brown, dried up mess. lol I do understand what the others are suggesting about the lighting and composition, but hey it's just good to get outside isn't it! #10997179

Beth Spencer March 10, 2014

Thank you Rita! Stephen and Dale, I made the crop and lightened the stems selectively. I did that by doing a screen blend on a layer and then inverting the mask and only letting the stems through.
Stephen I think it is a bit soft, next time I need to use my macro lens.
Peter we have lots of mud starting but I saw my daffodils trying to pop up and that was the highlight of the week!
Bring on Spring!! #10997331

Stephen Shoff March 10, 2014

I like the edit, Rita. #10997427

Jeff E Jensen March 11, 2014

Yup, the edit looks good, Beth. #10997958

Michael Kelly level-classic March 11, 2014

Great analysis from Stephen as usual and I like the result in your edit. I still have the impression that everything is a bit on the dark side. #10998057

Rita K. Connell level-classic March 13, 2014

I like your edit it looks great, but I also like your original. just a little dark. #10999416

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