Ruth Mayer
January 2025 - Dahlia
About the Image(s)
My photo is a dahlia that took last summer. Tried to get the center in focus, and I liked the water drops on it. I took it into PS and added some contrast and a vignette.
F11 .8sec iso320
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7 comments posted
Wow!!! This is a wonderful image. Crisp and clear. I wish it was mine. Posted: 01/10/2025 00:30:09
Thank you Posted: 01/13/2025 04:31:33
What can I say about this? It is a great close-up. Even the square aspect is complimentary. For me, I would like to see a bit of lightening right under the center bud where it is so dark. Just a little brush work could bring that out (but only a tiny bit!) Posted: 01/12/2025 17:09:37
Thank you Posted: 01/13/2025 04:31:56
Beautiful dahlia! Who doesn't love to shoot dahlias with all their s & twirls? I like your choice of a square format and the water droplets are a real plus. I would lighten up the bottom side of the center of the flower as it's a bit in the shadows. I would also desaturate it just a tad as the color seems a bit off, at least on my monitor. Lovely capture. Posted: 01/12/2025 18:55:02
Thank you Posted: 01/13/2025 04:32:08
Hi Ruth, Wow! Those water drops seem to sparkle and I find the vibrant orange and green to be dramatic against the back. The petals at the bottom left seem a bit hidden in the shadows, but I admire the sense of mystery that this image conveys to me. Posted: 01/25/2025 23:46:25