Tom Pickering, APSA
September 2023 - Peony
About the Image(s)
Specs: Nikon D5000, Tamron 60mm Macro, f27, 1/90s, ISO 200, Monopod, Natural light
Captured in 2013 at an aboretum in a neighboring city. Blurred the background, added a little clarity and texture in ACR. Suggestions?
7 comments posted
Frank Kennedy
Well captured Tom and the peony dominates the frame.
To my eye the background is a distraction to a well in focus subject - would you consider darkening the background?
In my opinion this would give a much better image.
May I ask - why did you use F27? My experience has been using a macro lens the aim is to make the close up in focus with a narrow DOF. F8 would give a much faster shutter speed and more shallow DOF. Posted: 09/06/2023 02:56:12
To my eye the background is a distraction to a well in focus subject - would you consider darkening the background?
In my opinion this would give a much better image.
May I ask - why did you use F27? My experience has been using a macro lens the aim is to make the close up in focus with a narrow DOF. F8 would give a much faster shutter speed and more shallow DOF. Posted: 09/06/2023 02:56:12
It wasn't a close-up, actually. I sometimes use my macro lens as a regular prime lens as in this case.
I agree about darkening the background - that will finish it better. Posted: 09/08/2023 15:23:10
I agree about darkening the background - that will finish it better. Posted: 09/08/2023 15:23:10
This flower is in perfect focus!! Excellent shot! I do think that background could use some darkening to keep the distraction down, but it's a beautiful shot none the less!!! Posted: 09/15/2023 13:50:00
My first reaction was that I wished the background were a bit darker and voila! I read the comments. I think it makes a very positive difference. Perfectly focused flower on a background that makes it really shout out! Well done Posted: 09/15/2023 15:23:01
Hi, Tom!
The structure, vibrance, and contrast in this perfectly focused bloom are so appealing to me. As previously mention, darkening the background would further enhance this lovely image. Posted: 09/19/2023 11:14:47
The structure, vibrance, and contrast in this perfectly focused bloom are so appealing to me. As previously mention, darkening the background would further enhance this lovely image. Posted: 09/19/2023 11:14:47
Perfect and flawless focus. Excellent photo. Since you blurred the background maybe if you added a little more blur it would have helped...what do you say. Posted: 09/23/2023 09:29:05
More blur might have separated the flower too much from the background. I think darkening a bit is the better choice. Posted: 09/23/2023 09:42:02