Becca Cambridge
July 2026 - Outside, In -- Poor Yorick
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About the Image(s)
Photo taken on auto probably. My new "intelligent" camera, the Lumix DC-gh7, with which I am in constant conversation regarding focus.
In Luminar Neo, it was flipped, cropped, and the background was softened. I increased the detail and brightened the dead flower. Other flowers were reduced in color and detail.
5 comments posted
(Group 30)
Hello Becca, this image caught my attention because I enjoy flowers and, yes, "...I knew him, Horatio". (sorry, couldn't resist). I think you did well with flipping the image, cropping and the slightly blurred background. Based on the title, I think you were trying to draw attention to the dead flower, but I'm not sure how successful that was. There appears to be more light on the original flowers which I think works better. I reworked it, adding more light to the flowers, a little more blur to the background. I also denoised the image using Topaz studios. While my version doesn't draw the viewer to "Yorick", it does draw more attention to the beautiful bouquet I think. Just some ideas for you. Posted: 07/03/2026 19:09:33
Dorinda made some good comments I will not repeat, but I think you made a dramatic improvementt wih your flip and your crop. Now the angle of the window frame leads you right to the vase and the vericle window frame holds you in. the reflection on the table top looks great. I think brightning up the pedals helped and with a lot of software packages it should be easy to select just the pedals. Personally, I think on shots like this you should consider taking off that dead flower. I know people who carry tweezers, a small squeeze blower, and scizzors to dress up flowers for shots. If this is an avocation of yours I would consider it. Turning the vase a bit might change the flower a great deal for the better or worse. Nice job. Posted: 07/08/2026 02:46:35
Well, both of you let me know what I needed to know. This was never to be about a beautiful vase of flowers. It was to be a commentary about taking things out of their natural environment. The title was not enough to direct your vision to my intent. It still doesn't work with a tighter crop on the dead flower. So back to the drawing board and trying with a different photo.
Love that this is a great forum for feedback! Posted: 07/08/2026 14:19:47
Love that this is a great forum for feedback! Posted: 07/08/2026 14:19:47
Hello Becca,
I agree with the earlier comments. This to me is a good first effort at achieving an image that matches the theme you want to project.
While however I understand your wish to comment on taking things out of their natural environment the image you provided doesn't tell that story to me because the dead flower is amongst many lovely flowers that seem to thrive in a vase environment. Also, and this is just a personal view and I don't mean to be harsh , but I prefer photos that tell stories rather than titles that expect the viewer to puzzle over what the image maker meant.
Norm Posted: 07/08/2026 15:56:08
I agree with the earlier comments. This to me is a good first effort at achieving an image that matches the theme you want to project.
While however I understand your wish to comment on taking things out of their natural environment the image you provided doesn't tell that story to me because the dead flower is amongst many lovely flowers that seem to thrive in a vase environment. Also, and this is just a personal view and I don't mean to be harsh , but I prefer photos that tell stories rather than titles that expect the viewer to puzzle over what the image maker meant.
Norm Posted: 07/08/2026 15:56:08
Thank you Norm for your honest opinion. This was a total experiment and your feedback is informative. As you point out, there is a difference between a strong concept and a fully realized visual statement. Posted: 07/09/2026 10:29:19