Richard Sprott, APSA
April 2026 - Spring is Coming
About the Image(s)
No editing at all! I was struck by the 3D appearance in this close up.
7 comments posted
Incredible that you didi not have to do any editing. I do like the image and have an idea. Besides the beautiful flower, I am distracted by the brightness of the bottom left corner. This pulls my eye away from the total image. Actually I would darken all four of the corners and I think you will like the effect. Jerry Posted: 04/03/2026 16:06:15
Good idea. A vignette would do the job. Posted: 04/04/2026 15:01:59
The flower is just enough off center to had prevent a static image. It stands out nicely against the green. Instead of a dark vignette, maybe try the very white one? Posted: 04/05/2026 16:44:14
Nice colors. I agree with Jerry's comments, and your suggestion that a vignette would be helpful.
Speaking of 3D, have you tried the "Spatial Scene" button in iPhone photos? After you open a single photo, it's in the upper right corner under the ellipsis. The iPhone (and iPad, too) renders a more-or-less 3D version of the photo. I have no clue how it does it, but it is entertaining.
Posted: 04/06/2026 14:32:43
Speaking of 3D, have you tried the "Spatial Scene" button in iPhone photos? After you open a single photo, it's in the upper right corner under the ellipsis. The iPhone (and iPad, too) renders a more-or-less 3D version of the photo. I have no clue how it does it, but it is entertaining.
Posted: 04/06/2026 14:32:43
Fascinating, I had no idea that was there. Thanks. Posted: 04/06/2026 15:41:29
I like the pink flower against the green foliage. The phone camera did a great job at not blowing out the pinks. It looks like there are water drops on the flower. I agree with the others about putting a vignette on so it forces the eye to stay more on the main subject. Posted: 04/10/2026 23:44:08
The brilliant pink flower against green leaves definitely spells spring something we're all probably yearning for. Good capture. Posted: 04/12/2026 14:02:08