Khai Nguyen, EPSA, SPSA
About the Image(s)
Camera: Nikon D-700
Lens: Macro Nikkor 105mm
Aperture: F/8
Speed: 1/320s
ISO 100
The whole flower was in focus since it was relatively flat as opposed to a rose. The aperture was set at F/8 to make sure it did not lose details. Again the blur background helped to make the flower stand out.
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9 comments posted
Khai,
Your choice of F/8 to grab the details of the White Clematis was perfect. The focus on the flower is excellent. I would like to see more blur in the background leaves. The background Charles has on his image would compliment your White Clematis image. Perhaps Charles will share with us how he managed to achieve the level of blur he did. Very nice image.   Posted: 07/18/2017 17:59:06
Your choice of F/8 to grab the details of the White Clematis was perfect. The focus on the flower is excellent. I would like to see more blur in the background leaves. The background Charles has on his image would compliment your White Clematis image. Perhaps Charles will share with us how he managed to achieve the level of blur he did. Very nice image.   Posted: 07/18/2017 17:59:06
Thank you for your suggestion. You will see that the flower is white already in distinct contrast to the dark green and out of focus background. Therefore, in my opinion there is no need to blur the background further.
In principle, I can make the whole background dissappear. But the picture will look ugly. The real issue is how much blur is a right amount. Is it a personal taste or a technical problem?   Posted: 07/22/2017 20:25:20
In principle, I can make the whole background dissappear. But the picture will look ugly. The real issue is how much blur is a right amount. Is it a personal taste or a technical problem?   Posted: 07/22/2017 20:25:20
Hi Khai this is a well executed image with great detail , I just wonder if the green leaf in the top left hand could've been avoid
regards pat   Posted: 07/24/2017 17:07:45
regards pat   Posted: 07/24/2017 17:07:45
Lisa Cuchara
(Groups 41 & 44 & 46)
(Groups 41 & 44 & 46)
I love the flower, you are correct about DOF. You also keep detail in the whites which is not easy.
There is a lot of are on the left and right, cropping could help a lot.
I would add a color blend layer and add color over top of the bright parts, the lighter values catch the eye and become distracting   Posted: 07/24/2017 17:42:25
There is a lot of are on the left and right, cropping could help a lot.
I would add a color blend layer and add color over top of the bright parts, the lighter values catch the eye and become distracting   Posted: 07/24/2017 17:42:25
Lisa Cuchara
(Groups 41 & 44 & 46)
(Groups 41 & 44 & 46)
After croppimg and soft Gaussian blur, the image looks much nicer. Thank you very much Lisa.   Posted: 07/24/2017 17:54:28
Murphy Hektner
Hi Khai, Lisa has diffused and darkened your background which in my opinion helps tremendously. Now the background does not distract from the beautiful white Clematis flower but compliments it. In my opinion the background in the original is too busy, and does not compliment the Clematis flower, in fact a bit distracting. Excellent detail and texture and exposure on the flower.   Posted: 07/24/2017 21:33:44
Hi Khai, your images are always so sharp and clear, and I love the details in this beautiful flower. I will admit that the "stuff" in the background bothers me, and I think you are right, that some completely solid background would not work well. Lisa's suggestion seems like an excellent solution. The flower is just too pretty to have to deal with a distractive background--somewhat of a metaphor for the lives of some people I have known.   Posted: 07/25/2017 15:26:00
Priscilla Farrell
Khai, The focus on your clematis is very well done. The petals appear so delicate and almost see through. Lisa's suggestions regarding the background worked well. It seems you were pleased with the result and the members of this group that have seen the edited copy are also in agreement.   Posted: 07/25/2017 21:50:19