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Lily at Sunset - Weekly Photo

© Patricia A. Cale

Lily at Sunset - Weekly Photo

Uploaded: June 29, 2009

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Taken at sunset near Lake Fort Smith, Arkansas

Exif: F Number: 5.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/50 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.19 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Comments

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict July 01, 2009

Hi Pat ~ Nice crisp image and lovely color. Don't think it could get much better than this photo...did you try a square crop that might take off some of the negative space on the right or did it look too crowded that way?
I'd like to see it if you try the crop.
Cheers!
~S~ #1148799

Patricia A. Cale July 01, 2009

Thank you, Susan. I purposely left the left side of the composition as negative space. In classes I took at Morton Arboretum, while earning a Nature Photography Certificate, one instructor taught us to put the subject in, or close to, a corner. That makes the subject more dynamic. I also compose my shots in the viewfinder and do not crop afterwards except to remove unwanted objects on the edges. By removing the negative space, the flower would not have room to "look" into the frame. #7699302

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict July 02, 2009

That makes perfect sense.
Another group I am in kind of goes on about negative space. I had never heard the term before I joined that group a few weeks ago, but I understand the logic behind why some photos need it as you explained above. Thanks!
~S~ #7699705

Meghan Gonski July 04, 2009

Yeah I like the negative space. I think you framed it very nicely. But for some reason I don't like this photo. I think maybe the flower color didn't come across the way it was in real or maybe because it looks a little shriveled up (but then not everything is perfect in life so photography should not only capture the perfect flowers)
But I dont' know this photo just doesn't sit well with me. I've looked at for a couple of mintues and can't quite put my finger on it. #7704606

Patricia A. Cale July 04, 2009

Susan, tell your other group that negative space can be used creatively!!!

Meghan, this isn't my favorite shot either. This was taken at sunset, but the flower was in shade, so I didn't get the good gold color in it. Another problem in the shot is the partial flower in the background. I had to leave part of it in, but I really wanted the main lily alone. And, if I tried to compose with the two flowers, it just didn't work. This isn't a hybrid lily (it grows wild here), so it may not look like the lilies we're used to seeing. #7705409

Meghan Gonski July 05, 2009

Ah sucks when you can't get the shot you imagined huh?
You know, I don't think I even noticed the second flower until you said something. How wierd! #7705999

Thomas Ehlers July 06, 2009

Hey Pat, it looks alright to me, I think it would look fantastic if you could get the second flower out of the pic. Always compose in odd numbers, it goes better for the eyes. #7712795

Patricia A. Cale July 06, 2009

Thanks, Thomas. I know that rule but I like to break it!!!

The way the flowers were growing, I couldn't isolate any and I couldn't get closer because they were on the edge of a mountain. #7713075

Barbara E. Gould July 17, 2009

The clarity and DOF is great! My eyes keeps going to where the tip of the bud is cut off....?
Thomas, I did not know about that rule ;) about the odd numbers. I will keep that in mind. Thanks.
Nice shot Pat!
Barbara #7749393

Patricia A. Cale July 17, 2009

Thank you, Barbara. And, yes, there is that "rule" that odd numbers of things work better. BUT, I have shot with two and got excellent photos, too. So, it all depends on you and the situation. And I always think "rules are made to be broken", and I take chances that may or may not work. But, with digital cameras, you can shoot and see what works. #7749439

Barbara E. Gould July 17, 2009

I have taken many flower photos, and now am curious as to instinctively what I did.....and how people responded. I think most of mine are singles...
I love your Gallery!
Barbara #7749521

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