David Halgrimson, APSA  


Wood Anemone by David Halgrimson, APSA

June 2018 - Wood Anemone

About the Image(s)

Taken in my neighborhood today. I used my Lumix GX8 with an Olympus 300mm prime with a 1.4 tele-converter, 1/320th, f/11, ISO 1600 handheld. This lens has a macro switch that works great and allows for 1.4-4mm, 1.4-infinity or 4mm-infinity.

Processed in LR adjusting exposure, highlights, shadows,whites, blacks, clarity and dehaze, each slightly and some selective adjustment to the flower. The in Silver Efex Pro II I used the Antique Plate II and raised the structure to bring out more background, lowered contrast for more detail, raised highlights for more detail, added a control point over the center of the flower for mare detail. Then back in LR I added more whites less black and adjusted the clarity and dehaze. Finally I added a stroke in PS.


This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted




David Halgrimson   David Halgrimson
Not sure about the flower lower right but I kind of like it, it adds balance.   Posted: 06/08/2018 16:46:07



Jerry Hug   Jerry Hug
Really nice tonality and great capture David. I would leave the flower in the bottom right corner in. If taking it out I would consider cropping the right side of the image for an even more simple oriental feeling. I think the white spot above the flower could come out. The simplistic beauty really is wonderful in your monochromatic art. Jerry   Posted: 06/12/2018 06:14:34



 
I think the composition is well thought out. The small blurred flower on the lower right of the frame is a wonderful contrast to your main flower/subject emphasizing it. Your treatment is lovely providing a warm and gentle tone.   Posted: 06/14/2018 10:45:20



Paul Hoffman   Paul Hoffman
I have to agree with Lois that the flower in the right corner adds a nice balance to the main flower and holds the image together well. You have captured the main flower head well and have some nice detail there.
I am not a fan of toning and I find the tone you have applied makes this images a tad heavy and I look at this and wonder what it would like in straight black and white.   Posted: 06/18/2018 08:38:34



 
Quite a nostalgic feel of old world charm here. The flower at the bottom right adds to the compo giving it perspective and depth. I find the frame a bit more grainy than needed, but I think this was your intent. But more important my concern is to burn the twig in the foreground at its topmost region as it competes with the main element and yes ofcourse that bright blob behind. Interesting work David.   Posted: 06/18/2018 22:03:28



Vincent Cochain   Vincent Cochain
Hello David,
My comments without having read the other comments.
First impression at first sight: I like the composition (diagonal) and the format, but I am quite (a lot) disturbed by the "stem?" of ? on the lower left side, and I can't appreciate the picture.
However, the more I look at the picture the more I really like it. We have to take time to appreciate .... The structure of the background is very interesting.
With or without the flowers on the right, that will give 2 different pictures. So, it is a personal choice. Personally, I will keep it for the diagonal and balance.
Now I read the other comments.
Twig is maybe better than stem...   Posted: 06/21/2018 02:55:33