Patrick Lynch
August 2019 - Red & Yellow Lilly
About the Image(s)
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
EF 70-200mm 2.8L ISII USM
1/80 sec at f/14
ISO 640
EX25 Extenion Tube.
No Flash or tripod
This was take in my front yard about a week ago. I had a fairly calm day and decided to go a few pictures. I wanted to experiment with the extion tube and 70-200mm lens.
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7 comments posted
Nice image. Good focus. Colors are excellent. The green tuber on the right is slightly distracting. Perhaps more blurring or removal. Posted: 08/07/2019 10:45:42
I thought someone would notice the green tuber. I agree. I hadn't had a lot of time for photos. I know not an excuse. Thanks for the suggestion. When I get a little time I will work on it. Posted: 08/15/2019 12:55:07
Hi Pat: Pleasing color palette with the medium pink and yellow with the green background, also good central sharpness. In my humble opinion I think you have cropped in far too close, the flower needs more breathing room around it, feels really tight in the frame to me especially the top and bottom. Posted: 08/13/2019 01:09:09
Thanks for the suggestion. This I can try right away. Posted: 08/15/2019 12:56:07
Hi Pat,
The main thing I like in your image is the color range. It is so beautiful. Then, the focus on the middle of the flower is really well done and as I see it, the blurriness of the petals help driving the viewer's eyes to them. Good job. The background is well done too. And I agree with Murthy about more space around the flower. Nice!
Posted: 08/17/2019 20:38:05
The main thing I like in your image is the color range. It is so beautiful. Then, the focus on the middle of the flower is really well done and as I see it, the blurriness of the petals help driving the viewer's eyes to them. Good job. The background is well done too. And I agree with Murthy about more space around the flower. Nice!
Posted: 08/17/2019 20:38:05
Hi Pat, The focus on the central part of the lily is perfect! Can we call it "selective" focus? The color combinations are inviting to the eye. If cropped a little less, as Murphy suggested, or cropped tighter, I think this image would have even more interest. Many possibilities. Posted: 08/19/2019 08:32:10
I like the photographs technical qualities but I not sure of the composition. The photo is lacking a punch and I do not know how to add it. Posted: 08/22/2019 20:10:39